International

Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 17:42 UTC
The “Blue Belt” of English waters is now Marine Conservation Zones

The 23 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) announced by UK Marine Environment Minister, George Eustice, bring the total to 50 marine protected areas, which now cover more than one fifth of English waters. The ‘Blue Belt’ now comprises over 20% of English waters granting vital protection for the diverse array of wildlife in the country’s seas.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Teheran and Spain discussing an Iranian refinery in Algeciras, across from Gibraltar

The governments of Spain and Iran are discussing the possible construction of an Iranian-owned refinery in Algeciras, Spain and across from Gibraltar, after the Islamic Republic re-opens for business following the lifting of international sanctions.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:58 UTC
New Gibraltar governor pledges to ensure sovereignty, safety and success for the Rock.

The new Governor of Gibraltar, Lt General Edward Davis, was formally sworn in on Tuesday January 19 following his arrival with his wife on the navy vessel RFA Mounts Bay.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:23 UTC
Without dropping Falklands claim, Macri wants “a new era” in relations with UK

Argentina's new president, Mauricio Macri, says he wants to start “a new era” in relations with Britain, long strained by the two nations' dispute over the Falkland Islands, according to remarks published Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 19th 2016 - 08:06 UTC
Falklands oil explorers Rockhopper Exploration and FOGL completed merger

Two leading firms in Falkland Islands offshore oil exploration have completed their merger, it was announced on Monday.
Tuesday, January 19th 2016 - 07:51 UTC
Fourteen countries in a US travel alert for pregnant women because of Zika virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel alert for people traveling to the Caribbean and other areas that have confirmed transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Tuesday, January 19th 2016 - 07:41 UTC
UK floods reach Barbados where UK Environment Agency was basking in the sun

The head of Britain’s Environment Agency (EA) has resigned after being heavily criticized for not cutting his Christmas holiday in Barbados short to return home to lead the response to floods last month. Required to work a three-day week for £100,000 (US$142,992) a year, Sir Philip Dilley said he quit because of the “inappropriate” expectation for him, as a part-time chairman of the EA, “to be available at short notice throughout the year”.
Tuesday, January 19th 2016 - 07:04 UTC
Ice Patrol HMS Protector concludes historic five week patrol to East Antarctica and Ross Sea

The Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol ship has just completed a historic five week patrol to the East Antarctic and Ross Sea. HMS Protector is the first Royal Navy, or UK Government, vessel to have visited the region in 80 years or to have travelled so far south having dipped below 77 degrees latitude.
Tuesday, January 19th 2016 - 04:38 UTC
Macri and Cameron are scheduled to meet thirty minutes at the Davos conference

Argentine President Mauricio Macri will fly this Tuesday to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the annual World Economic Forum, during which he has a full agenda of interviews and meetings with business moguls and political leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, US Vice president Joe Biden, Frech PM Manuel Valls and Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto. among others.
Monday, January 18th 2016 - 10:32 UTC
Oxfam claims the richest 1% has as much wealth as the rest of the world combined

The richest 1% now has as much wealth as the rest of the world combined, according to Oxfam. It uses data from Credit Suisse from October for the report, which urges leaders meeting in Davos this week to take action on inequality. Oxfam also calculated that the richest 62 people in the world had as much wealth as the poorest half of the global population.