International

Thursday, July 30th 2015 - 07:48 UTC
Cruise lines agree to equal access for individuals with disabilities

The U.S. Justice Department and Carnival Corp. have reached a comprehensive, landmark settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to advance equal access for individuals with disabilities who travel on cruise ships, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Thursday, July 30th 2015 - 07:23 UTC
Argentina asks if Iran nuke-deal includes delisting Iranian wanted in major bomb attack in Buenos Aires

Argentina's foreign minister is asking U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and European Union Foreign Affairs representative, Federica Mogherini to clarify whether Washington's nuclear deal with Iran includes removing from Interpol's list an Iranian wanted in a major bomb attack in Buenos Aires that took place in 1994 and remains unsolved.
Wednesday, July 29th 2015 - 06:58 UTC
UN committee agrees on nine principles for restructuring sovereign debts

A United Nations committee, after six months work, on Tuesday, unanimously adopted a “historic” report that establishes nine principles for restructuring sovereign debt, the committee's chair Sacha Llorenti of Bolivia told reporters.
Wednesday, July 29th 2015 - 05:52 UTC
Volkswagen overtakes Toyota to became world's biggest selling vehicle maker

Germany's Volkswagen became the world's biggest-selling vehicle maker in the first half of the year, overtaking Toyota for the first time. VW sold 5.04 million cars between January and June - slightly more than the 5.02 million sold by Toyota.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 07:00 UTC
Chinese shares on the slide after dropping 8% on Monday; central bank to inject liquidity

Shares in mainland China continued their slide on Tuesday, after a historic sell-off the previous day. The Shanghai Composite fell by 4.3% to 3,567.38 points in early trade, after the index on Monday saw its biggest drop in eight years with an 8% tumble.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 06:45 UTC
PM Cameron: UK must not become a safe haven for corrupt money from around the world

Foreigners must be stopped from buying UK homes with “plundered or laundered cash” and a “global effort” launched to defeat corruption, David Cameron will say in a speech later. Cameron will vow to expose the use of “anonymous shell companies” to buy luxury UK properties - often in London.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 06:27 UTC
Falkland Islanders under Argentina 'will elect their own members to Congress and enjoy oil benefits'

'Some day' Argentina will recover sovereignty over the Malvinas and in no way will the Falkland Islanders or their culture, traditions or language be discriminated, and furthermore they will be able to elect their members to congress, governor and fully enjoy the benefits of oil production.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 06:21 UTC
Di Caprio in Ushuaia for the final scenes of “The Revenant”

U.S. actor Leonardo Di Caprio is in far southern Argentina to shoot the final scenes of “The Revenant,” directed by Mexican Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, the recent winner of the Oscar for Best Picture for “Birdman.”
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 05:38 UTC
Carwyn Jones grateful to Chubut for helping preserve Welsh language and culture

Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said it was an honor and a privilege to be in Chubut for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first Welsh settlers arrival in Patagonia, and thanked provincial governor Martin Buzzi for organizing the event and helping to preserve Welsh traditions, culture and language.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 05:31 UTC
“A diplomatic success” the presence of Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones

As a day of great celebration, Argentine ambassador in the UK, Alicia Castro described the festivities for the 150th anniversary of Welsh settlers arrival to Patagonia, taking place in Chubut with the attendance of Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones, Argentine cabinet ministers and members of the Welsh-Argentine community.