International

Saturday, September 5th 2015 - 07:35 UTC
UK offers Uruguay funds for development of science and innovation

The British Embassy in Montevideo offers funds to collaborate with the development of Science and Innovation in Uruguay through financing cooperation projects between Uruguayan and British researchers and institutions.
Friday, September 4th 2015 - 12:06 UTC
Stray Merino Chris making headlines: 90 pounds of wool

A merino sheep from Australia is making headlines after he was discovered in the wild with massively overgrown fleece.
Friday, September 4th 2015 - 09:09 UTC
President’s resignation a step forward for democracy and rule of law in Guatemala says ITUC

The resignation of Guatemala’s President Otto Pérez Molina following the issuing of an arrest warrant against him for corruption is a positive step towards strengthening democracy and rule of law there, said the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC.
Friday, September 4th 2015 - 08:12 UTC
Falklands unaware of Argentina's scholarships program geared to Islanders

Falklands' Director of Education Tom Hill has confirmed that no approach has been made to the Falkland Islands Education Department regarding a free scholarship scheme with a Patagonian university in Argentina.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 21:37 UTC
Malvinas 1981: Argentina threatens to withdraw air link and fuel if there are no 'realistic' negotiations

Penguin News in its latest edition in a special section, “A stroll down memory lane”, remembers events of 34 years ago, that is August 1981. And in effect then as now, Argentina calls for more talks, yet again, over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and emphasizes impatience at the lack of actual progress made.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 09:15 UTC
China warns Delhi, “India should rethink its oil exploration plants”

The state-run China Daily has said that India's plans to conduct oil exploration off Vietnam coast in the South China Sea is “illegal and is an ”unwise move“ that may ”sabotage” positive momentum in ties.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 08:05 UTC
China shows its military might and recalls it was decisive in defeating Japan in WW2

China has held a lavish parade in Beijing to mark the defeat of Japan in World War Two, showcasing its military might on an unprecedented scale. President Xi Jinping in his opening speech paid tribute to “the Chinese people who unwaveringly fought hard and defeated aggression” from Japan.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:44 UTC
Argentina's central bank and foreign private banks clash over removal of HSBC directors

Argentina's Central Bank and the Argentine Banking Association (ABA) exchanged fierce criticism on Wednesday after the decision of the monetary authority to remove the licenses of two senior HSBC directors, who will be forced to leave their posts.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:02 UTC
Top official highlights UK/Chile knowledge and research exchange initiatives

A top British official highlighted UK-Chile knowledge exchange initiatives by recognizing the Chevening Scholarships scheme along with the science, innovation and educational achievements established through the Newton-Picarte Fund.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 06:53 UTC
Malvinas chapter of “Back to the Future”, script by Argentine pope Francis

Argentina's Patagonia’s National University of San Juan Bosco (UNPSJB), based in Chubut province, officially introduced on Tuesday an academic scholarship program geared toward Falklands/Malvinas residents, and during a panel presided by Malvinas Affairs Secretary Daniel Filmus, Argentina's Under-Secretary of University Policies Laura Alonso and the university’s chief Alberto Ayape.