International

Friday, February 6th 2015 - 02:02 UTC
“Thunder” again caught toothfish poaching, claims Sea Shepherd 'Bob Baker'

The crew of the Sea Shepherd ship, “Bob Barker”, has confirmed that a set of buoys, attached to a beacon, were set out by the crew of the “Thunder” under the cover of night, indicating that the vessel is resuming illegal fishing activity.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 13:17 UTC
China's Navy in procurement spree to build its second aircraft carrier

The construction of China's second aircraft carrier appears to be imminent, reports the Global Times, a tabloid under the auspices of the Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 11:10 UTC
Cristina Fernandez hails 'strategic partnership' with China; blasts Argentine industry for mistrusting agreements

President Cristina Fernandez expressed her satisfaction for the over 1,000 businessmen that attended the Argentinean-Chinese forum she presided in Beijing and praised the 'strategic partnership' with China. The president also rejected criticism voiced by the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) against her trip to China and the bilateral deals reached.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 10:39 UTC
China eases credit to help boost growth; 7.4% in 2014 was the lowest in 24 years

China's central bank has cut the level of funds banks must hold in reserve in an effort to boost growth in the world's second-largest economy. The reserve requirement ratio has been cut by 0.5 percentage points to 19.5%.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 09:18 UTC
HMS Dragon calls at the remote Tristan da Cunha Island

The Royal Navy's Atlantic Patrol Tasking HMS Dragon called at Tristan da Cunha, one of the most remote islands on the planet, on the latest stage of her Atlantic deployment. There is no land to the west for more than 2,000 miles, South Africa is 1,750 miles to the east and the nearest inhabited locality is another British Overseas Territory 1,510 miles away.
Thursday, February 5th 2015 - 03:31 UTC
China to supply Argentina five “Malvinas Class” offshore patrol vessels

Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is expected to sign agreements with China to increase military co-operation, including construction of new warships for the Argentine Navy, during her current state visit to Beijing, according to media reports and Jane's Defense Weekly.
Wednesday, February 4th 2015 - 09:23 UTC
UK universities representative visits Chile to foster closer relations

University of Kent Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow visited Chile from 1 to 3 February 2015. Dame Julia, who is also the incoming President of Universities UK, the body representing all UK Universities, had discussions with senior Chilean officials, including the Deputy Minister of Education, Valentina Quiroga.
Wednesday, February 4th 2015 - 09:00 UTC
Uruguay with one foot in the Security Council in 2016; has full support from the region

Uruguay is the 'only' candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean and has the necessary votes to be elected next October non permanent member of the United Nations Security Council beginning 2016, announced foreign minister Luis Almagro. This will be the second time a Uruguay seat at the Security Council, the first was in 1965/66.
Wednesday, February 4th 2015 - 08:31 UTC
Hereford's best 2014 bull in the world is from Uruguay

The world's best Hereford bull is from Uruguay. “Kamikaze” was chosen king of bulls 2014 by HerefordBreeder.net, the world's top Hereford show which takes place in Texas. The Sunday event was supported in conjunction with the Stock Show and other sponsors, in ceremonies at Fort Worth's West Arena.
Wednesday, February 4th 2015 - 08:28 UTC
Falkland Islands picture from 400 kilometers above the Earth

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Guermanovich Artemiev, member of the International Space Station Expedition 40 posted this week a high definition picture of the Falkland Islands taken while orbiting from 400 kilometers above the Earth.