International

Saturday, December 19th 2015 - 06:01 UTC
Resolution 2065 on Falklands: United Nations 'royally deceived' 50 years ago

The United Nations was “royally deceived”, said Falkland Islands Member of Legislative Assembly Mike Summers in response to Argentina celebrating the 50th anniversary of a UN resolution that recognised the existence of a sovereignty dispute over the Falklands.
Saturday, December 19th 2015 - 05:37 UTC
WTO statement in support of reducing fishing subsidies

World Trade Organization members, including Argentina and Uruguay, have agreed on the need to reduce fishing subsidies so as to contribute to the conservation of fishing resources worldwide. This decision was taken because WTO is convinced that fisheries subsidies contribute to economic losses in the fisheries sector, leaving serious impact on food security and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries, Star Business Report reported.
Saturday, December 19th 2015 - 04:41 UTC
China's demand for infant milk makes NZ company shares surge 140% in one year

Shares in New Zealand dairy firm - The a2 Milk Company (A2) - were up more than 30% in Sydney on Friday after the firm raised its full-year earnings forecast on demand for its infant formula in China and Australia. It is the second time since November the company has raised its guidance.A2 said group revenue could reach US$ 212 million for the period, up from US$180.
Saturday, December 19th 2015 - 02:43 UTC
Rajoy rejects the idea of a grand coalition, German style, after Sunday's vote

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Friday rejected any idea of his ruling Popular Party (PP) trying to form a grand coalition with the main opposition Socialist Party (PSOE) after Sunday's general election, in a bid to stop emerging political forces Podemos and Ciudadanos from entering government.
Friday, December 18th 2015 - 08:57 UTC
Cameron hopeful of a more mature relation with Argentina but Falkland Islanders self determination is 'unmovable'

In a Christmas message to Falkland Islanders, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is hopeful that the election of a new Argentine president “will allow us to move towards a more mature relationship”.
Friday, December 18th 2015 - 08:36 UTC
Putin looks to the mirror and praises Trump as “talented and outstanding”

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump as “talented” and “outstanding,” welcoming his stance on Russia.
Thursday, December 17th 2015 - 10:14 UTC
Thatcher's possessions raised US$ 5m; ministerial box auctioned for £242,500

The sale of late British leader Margaret Thatcher's possessions has raised £3.3 million ($5 million), auction house Christie's said on Tuesday. A model of an American bald eagle given to Thatcher by close ally and former US president Ronald Reagan fetched the highest price for an individual item at £266,500 after a flurry of bidding in person, online and by phone.
Thursday, December 17th 2015 - 07:46 UTC
Major WTO deal cuts tariffs on information technology products

More than 50 members of the World Trade Organization signed an agreement on Wednesday to remove import tariffs on 201 information technology products, marking the first major global tariff-cutting deal in 19 years.
Thursday, December 17th 2015 - 07:25 UTC
Argentina recalls UN Resolution 2065 fiftieth anniversary and renews call for Falklands' negotiations

Argentina's Foreign ministry recalled that on 16 December the country commemorates the 50th anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution 2065, the first referred to the question of the Malvinas Islands.
Wednesday, December 16th 2015 - 08:05 UTC
Atlantic Patrol Tasking HMS Lancaster in Gibraltar

HMS Lancaster, a type 23 Frigate is in Gibraltar for a few days to top up on fuel and supplies and allow its crew some rest and recuperation. HMS Lancaster recently completed a 9-month deployment to the South Atlantic where she conducted Atlantic Patrol Tasking, and made over 23 port visits in 18 countries.