International

Wednesday, November 9th 2016 - 09:48 UTC
Supreme Court will hear UK government's appeal on Parliament involvement in Brexit process 5 December

Britain's Supreme Court said Tuesday it has set aside four days starting on December 5 to hear the government's appeal against a landmark ruling that it must seek parliament's approval to start the Brexit process. All 11 Supreme Court judges will hear the case, which could delay Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, and will deliver their judgment “probably in the New Year”, a court statement said.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 14:50 UTC
Something is happening in China: new Finance and State Security ministers

China appointed a new finance minister on Monday who is expected to maintain an expansionary fiscal policy and push reforms to put a lid on rising debt levels in the economy. Xiao Jie, a former tax chief and Minister of Finance deputy minister, was named minister of finance, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 06:56 UTC
Argentine-Qatari fund created for infrastructure works

Argentina and Qatar agreed to create a billion-dollar joint fund to carry out infrastructure works, as part of Vice President Gabriela Michetti's visit to Middle Eastern countries, it was announced Monday.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 21:57 UTC
WHO/Europe report calls for urgent action to protect children from digital marketing of food

For the first time, researchers and health experts have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the concerning situation in the WHO European Region of digital marketing to children of foods high in fats, salt and sugars.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 21:50 UTC
World's largest cruise vessel, Harmony of the Seas, begins to operate from Florida

The Royal Caribbean's 226,963-ton Harmony of the Seas, on late Saturday departed on its maiden voyage out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, its new long-term home. Escorted out to sea by a flotilla of jetboard and jetpack performers, the 16-deck-high vessel set sail on a short, three-day trip that kicks off a week of welcoming events. The events include an official christening ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 10:55 UTC
First-hand impressions from the Papal envoy to Venezuela

Situation very ugly politically, socially and economically. With no food or medicines, it is undeniable that the country is facing a very difficult situation and is very much militarized .
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 10:41 UTC
PDVSA, India reach agreement on joint oil production ventures

Venezuela's state-owned oil and natural gas company PDVSA and India have signed accords worth $1.45 billion whereby oil production is expected to increase from 430,000 barrels per day to 855,000 in less than a year. Exports in mind, there is a natiowide shortage of fuel.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 08:27 UTC
UK and OTs agree on Brexit joint council and praise statement lifting trade restrictions on Falklands

UK and Overseas Territories confirmed the principle of equal rights and self-determination plus OTs' right to develop their potential, agreed on the creation of a UK-Territories Joint Ministerial Council on European exit negotiations, and praised the recent UK-Argentina statement on the lifting of trade restrictions on the Falkland Islands.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 08:11 UTC
Nicaragua ballots confirming a husband-wife presidential couple

Nicaragua held elections Sunday that look certain to hand another term to popular President Daniel Ortega, and make his wife Rosario Murillo vice-president, but which the opposition said was marked by “massive” voter abstention and the US Department has described as “rigged”.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Falklands initiative to promote safeguarding children, supported by OTs

An initiative from the Falkland Islands to promote more effective collaboration between the British Overseas Territories for safeguarding children was opened for signature at the recent Joint Ministerial Council meeting held at Lancaster House in London.