International

Wednesday, October 21st 2015 - 07:34 UTC
China's Xi in UK to promote business and investments, including nuclear plant

China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to put the seal on its contribution to what will be the first United Kingdom nuclear power plant to be built in a generation. The plant could be opened by 2025 at Hinkley Point, in Somerset, with China likely to cover about 30% of the cost.
Wednesday, October 21st 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Liberals sweep into office with Trudeau: compassionate Canada is back

Canadian Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has confirmed he will withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the air strikes against Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. He informed US President Barack Obama of his decision hours after leading his Liberal party to victory in the polls.
Wednesday, October 21st 2015 - 06:45 UTC
Mercosur and EU closer to begin negotiations; exchange of proposals will be under reserve

Once Mercosur and the European Union conclude their exchange of goods and tariff reduction proposals for the long awaited trade agreement, contents of the deal will be kept in reserve while negotiations are ongoing, with no access to media or public opinion, anticipated Paraguayan foreign minister Eladio Loizaga.
Tuesday, October 20th 2015 - 03:11 UTC
Antarctic Ocean Alliance calls on CCAMLR to agree on marine conservation areas

The Antarctic Ocean Alliance (AOA) called on the 25 member countries gathering on Monday for the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to finally agree on lasting and significant Southern Ocean protection.
Tuesday, October 20th 2015 - 02:24 UTC
Malvinas Forum, Uruguay chapter with new coordinator and agenda

The Malvinas Forum, chapter Uruguay, which supports Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, held a meeting to commemorate the UN General Assembly resolution of 1965, name new authorities and prepare the agenda of activities for next year.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 21:46 UTC
Polar operators keen on conducting citizen science projects

Field staff from the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operations (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) got together in Toronto last month in the first Polar field staff conference ever held. Seventy-five people attended over the three days representing 24 IAATO/AECO members, three governments, three universities and the World Wildlife Fund.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 21:10 UTC
UK hands RAF Search & Rescue air operations to Maritime Agency and Bristow Helicopters

More than 74 years of continuous Royal Air Force UK search and rescue (SAR) air operations drew to a close this month, as the Service handed over SAR duties to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and Bristow Helicopters Ltd. SAR operated mostly in the UK, Falkland Islands and Cyprus.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 10:02 UTC
US imposes new curbs on Arctic waters oil and gas exploration

The US government has announced new curbs on oil and gas exploration in Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast. It comes after oil giant Royal Dutch Shell last month stopped its Arctic activity citing “disappointing” tests.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 09:47 UTC
China's growth below target; monetary policy stimuli expected

China's economy grew 6.9% in the third quarter, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis. The growth rate is below the government's 7% target. Though slightly above expectations, the data is expected to raise pressure on policymakers to step up monetary policy to stem the slowdown.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 06:40 UTC
Falklands' salvage of La Sanmartiniana, triggered minor air incident, reports Argentine media

The loss of the Argentine yacht La Sanmartiniana which was abandoned and left adrift in the South Atlantic, but is currently moored in the Falklands as part of a salvage effort, led to a minor air incident according to Clarin when an RAF Typhoon from MPA warned a private search plane it was approaching Falkland Islands jurisdiction.