International

Friday, June 24th 2016 - 04:12 UTC
Colombia signs historic cease fire to end half a century armed conflict

An agreement aimed at ending more than five decades of conflict between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrilla group was signed in Havana on Thursday at a ceremony presided over by Cuban head of state Raul Castro.
Friday, June 24th 2016 - 04:00 UTC
Falklands are not recognized as a “people” and the principle of self determination does not apply, argues Malcorra

With a less aggressive tone but with the same determination, Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra (and hopeful UN Secretary General), argued that the principle of self-determination is not absolute and does not apply to the disputed Falkland/Malvinas Islands, since the principle of territorial integrity of States prevails, and the inhabitants of the Malvinas are not recognized as a “people”.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 22:16 UTC
“We are Falkland Islanders”, it has taken 160 years to decolonize from UK, “we have no intention of becoming a colony of any other claimant”

“We are a people in our own right, who care deeply for our country and our home. We are Falkland Islanders. It has taken us around 160 years to de-colonise from the United Kingdom, and we have no intention of becoming a colony of any other claimant”, emphasized MLA Mike Summers before the UN Special Committee on Decolonization.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 22:06 UTC
“We, Falklands are the only people who can say what we want for our future”, MLA Short tells the C24 committee

A Falkland Islands lawmaker addressing the United Nations Special Decolonization Committee, C24, in New York said that the political future of the Islands is not about the UK or Argentina, but rather the people of the Falklands, and “We are the only people who can say what we want for our future”.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 14:22 UTC
Gibraltar Spanish flag incident: culprit admits 'politically motivated' stunt; sentencing on Tuesday

The President of a Spanish far right political party, Vox Madrid, has pleaded guilty to one count of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace in Gibraltar. It follows his arrest on Monday after a large Spanish flag was unfurled on the West side of the Upper Rock. His appointed lawyer told the court his client, Juan Ignacio Minguez Martinez, was sorry if his actions caused any Gibraltarians any problems. He also added that he has the “uppermost respect” for British people.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 13:22 UTC
German coalition bans fracking for shale gas indefinitely, but with parliament reassess in 2021

$German industry is keen to keep the door open to fracking arguing it could help lower energy costs, but opposition from the green lobby is strong$

Germany's coalition government agreed this week to ban fracking for shale gas indefinitely after years of fractious talks over the issue, but environmental groups said the ban did not go far enough and vowed to fight the deal. Test drilling will be allowed but only with the permission of the respective state government, officials said.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 08:32 UTC
Cameron vows to return to Gibraltar and reaffirms commitment to the Rock

British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to return to Gibraltar, as he underscored his commitment to always stand up for the Rock. In a recorded address for the people of Gibraltar, PM Cameron said he wanted to return to the Rock because he admired this community, its achievements and its positive commitment to the EU.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 08:09 UTC
Colombia and FARC are to sign bilateral and definitive ceasefire 23 June in Havana

Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) reached an agreement on a bilateral and definitive ceasefire that will pave the way for a referendum on a peace deal between the warring parties, a senior FARC negotiator said on Wednesday.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 07:50 UTC
Brexit referendum: race too close to call, say pollsters

Minister David Cameron invoked Britain's wartime spirit in a last-ditch bid to win votes on Wednesday on the eve of a knife-edge referendum on European Union membership that has put the continent on alert.
Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 07:35 UTC
Britons going to the polls for a historic referendum; results by Friday breakfast

UK is set to go to the polls in a historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave. Polling stations are open between 07:00 BST and 22:00 BST. An estimated 46,499,537 people are entitled to take part in the vote - a record number for a UK poll.