International

Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 08:56 UTC
FIFA's magic ways: Messi's four-game ban lifted, helping Argentina to reach Moscow

Argentina's hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup were given a huge boost on Friday after FIFA overturned Lionel Messi’s four-game ban for swearing at an assistant referee, but is not good news for Uruguay and Ecuador, Argentina's next rivals and with chances of qualifying.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 08:35 UTC
Brexit talks would be easier if EC officials “kept their views to themselves”

Brexit talks would be easier if European Commission officials “kept their views to themselves”, Sir Michael Fallon has said amid claims that the EU is seeking to bully British voters. Defence Secretary bemoaned “one-sided leaking” from commission officials as he defended Prime Minister Theresa May’s scathing attack on Brussels in the wake of negative press stories about the negotiations on Britain’s exit from the EU.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 07:50 UTC
Mercosur resumes trade talks with Australia and New Zealand

Mercosur and CER (Closer Economic Relations), with includes Australia and New Zealand, resumed trade talks this week in Buenos Aires, with Argentina currently holding the South American block presidency chairing the meeting.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 07:44 UTC
Reefer in distress heading for the Falklands; scheduled to arrive Saturday morning

A Panama flagged merchant vessel with a crew of 42 sailing in the South Atlantic sent a distress call following “a massive intake of water” in one of its holds, but will attempt to reach the Falkland Islands on its own means, according to a Friday report from the Argentine navy.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 10:32 UTC
Goldman Sachs warns Brexit could stall London's dominant financial position

The chief executive of Goldman Sachs has warned that Brexit could see international banks reducing their footprint in Britain, and signaled the US firm has contingency plans in place to move staff out of the UK and into the EU.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands oil exploration: Maersk denies in Argentine court any involvement since 2011

Danish shipping company Maersk has denied involvement in any offshore exploration/exploitation activities in the Falkland Islands, since specific legislation was passed by the Argentine congress. The Argentine Chamber of Tugs accused the Danish company of violating legislation referred to oil industry operations in the disputed South Atlantic Islands.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:14 UTC
Prince Philip, 95, steps down from royal duties

The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 96 next month, will step down from public life this fall, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. He will continue to carry out public engagements between now and August, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:00 UTC
Gibraltar reacts to Spain's neo-colonial ambitions taking advantage of Brexit

Gibraltar Chief Minister has reacted to the Spanish Foreign Ministry's Brexit document planning changes to the Rock’s economic status, saying that as usual, the welfare of its own people hasn't got in the way of Spain's neo-colonial ambitions over Gibraltar.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 07:47 UTC
Falklands discusses Brexit impact on environmental funding with UKOTs

The consequences of the UK leaving the European Union on environmental funding of UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) which includes the Falklands, was the subject of a meeting in Aldernay between representatives of 11 territories last week.
Thursday, May 4th 2017 - 13:01 UTC
EU and US agree to Maersk Line acquiring Germany's Hamburg Sud, expert in South America

Container shipping company Maersk Line will pay EUR 3.7 billion for its acquisition of smaller German rival Hamburg Sud, including all subsidiaries and associated shipping companies. The boards of Maersk Line and the Oetker Group, owner of Hamburg Sud, approved the proposed deal, which has been given the green light by the European Commission and the US Department of Justice.