International

Friday, March 10th 2017 - 08:03 UTC
UK calls on 30 Commonwealth countries for a post-Brexit trade network

British trade‎ minister Liam Fox has urged ministers from more than 30 Commonwealth countries to resist “seductive” trade protectionism on Thursday, eyeing the network of mostly former colonies as a way to boost post-Brexit trade.
Friday, March 10th 2017 - 07:33 UTC
Korean constitutional court removes President Park; fears of street clashes

In a historic, unanimous ruling on Friday, South Korea's Constitutional Court formally removed impeached President Park Geun-hye from office over a corruption scandal that has plunged the country into political turmoil and worsened an already-serious national divide.
Friday, March 10th 2017 - 06:23 UTC
Argentine delegation reminded Falkland Islanders have rights

A remainder of the rights of Falkland Islanders has been included in an open letter from the Falklands Government to a delegation of Argentines due to arrive Saturday. They are part of the Comisión Provincial de la Memoria CPM, an independent non-governmental organization.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:52 UTC
Spain's King Felipe VI on state visit to Britain next June

Spain’s King Felipe VI will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom in June, Spanish media reported. The visit, which has not been formally confirmed by either the British or Spanish governments, would be the first visit by a Spanish monarch to the UK in over three decades.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:21 UTC
UN message: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities, reads the United Nations message.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:14 UTC
UK considered third best country in the world despite Brexit anxieties

Britain has retained its spot as third best country in the world despite anxieties over Brexit, a global survey suggests. Switzerland took first place followed by Canada and the UK, the survey by US News & World Report, Y&R’s BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania shows.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 20:11 UTC
UK Ambassador meets with Malvinas Families commission

British ambassador in Buenos Aires, Mark Kent this week held a meeting with relatives of Argentine combatants who lost their lives during the Falklands conflict in 1982, according to the embassy twitter. The meeting was described as “historic”, and Ambassador Kent said that the “warm and most respectful dialogue”, addressed humanitarian issues and “how to honor the memory and dignity of the fallen in combat”.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 13:50 UTC
Australia's “Angry Summer” breaks more than 200 weather records

More than 200 weather records were broken during Australia's most recent summer, a climate group has warned. The Climate Council report, titled “Angry Summer”, said the season was defined by intense heat-waves and bushfires in eastern Australia but heavy rain and flooding in the west.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 12:08 UTC
UK has made a “bad choice at a bad time” with Brexit, argues Hollande

Britain will not be able to hang on to the benefits of European Union membership once it has left, French president Francois Hollande has warned. Hollande, who leaves office in May, said the UK had made a “bad choice at a bad time” in voting for Brexit.
Wednesday, March 8th 2017 - 10:32 UTC
UK will prioritize a Brexit safety net fund in the budget, says Chancellor Hammond

United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has signalled he will prioritise building up a Brexit safety net fund ahead of launching a spending spree in Wednesday’s Budget.