International

Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 04:05 UTC
Charlie Hebdo Wednesday edition expects sales to reach 3 million copies

Up to 3 million copies of Charlie Hebdo could hit newsstands this week, dwarfing its usual print run of 60,000, in response to soaring demand for the first edition of the satirical weekly since last week's deadly attacks by Islamist militants.
Tuesday, January 13th 2015 - 08:56 UTC
The real cause of low oil prices: Interview with Arthur Berman

With all the conspiracy theories surrounding OPEC's November decision not cut production, is it really not just a case of simple economics? The U.S. shale boom has seen huge hype but the numbers speak for themselves and such overflowing optimism may have been unwarranted. When discussing harsh truths in energy, no sector is in greater need of a reality check than renewable energy.
Tuesday, January 13th 2015 - 08:36 UTC
Cristina Fernandez to Beijing in February; more financial support from China

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez will be travelling to Beijing next month, reciprocating a visit from her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping last July, it was officially announced by chief of staff Jorge Capitanich. The meeting was anticipated last Friday in a meeting of the two countries foreign ministers on the sidelines of the CELAC/China ministerial forum held last week in Beijing.
Tuesday, January 13th 2015 - 07:50 UTC
Falklands circumnavigation planned by Royal Marine veterans for PTSD awareness

Two Brighton based former Royal Marines will, on January 29th, officially launch their bid to kayak the 650 miles of unforgiving coastline of the Falkland Islands. Mick Dawson and Steve Grenham will undertake the circumnavigation in spring 2016, a challenge which is set to take about 30 days.
Tuesday, January 13th 2015 - 07:39 UTC
Goldman Sachs forecasts oil price close to 40 dollars for most of fist half of 2015

The price of a barrel of the North Sea benchmark dropped on Monday by 5.5% to 47.36 dollars, its lowest level since early 2009. US crude oil was also at its lowest level since that time, down by 5% to 45.90 a barrel.
Monday, January 12th 2015 - 09:22 UTC
“Paris is the capital of the world” said President Hollande next to 44 foreign leaders

Dozens of world leaders including Muslim and Jewish statesmen liked arms leading hundreds of thousands of French citizens in an unprecedented march under high security to pay tribute to victims of Islamist militant attacks.
Sunday, January 11th 2015 - 22:26 UTC
Falkland Islands unveils bronze to 'hero forever' Baroness Thatcher

Describing Baroness Margaret Thatcher as a “hero forever” the Falkland Islands unveiled on Saturday a bust of the former British Prime Minister whose determination was decisive in recovering the Islands from invading and occupying Argentine forces in 1982, helping to propel the Islands to what they are now. Sir Mark Thatcher, son of the late PM was especially invited to the ceremony.
Sunday, January 11th 2015 - 19:40 UTC
Falklands demining season scheduled to begin next Monday

The Falkland Islands is set to begin another demining and ground clearance activity next week at Minefield number 59 at Wall Mountain on East Falkland.
Saturday, January 10th 2015 - 07:11 UTC
European leaders will march on Sunday in Paris against terrorism

Several European head of states will join a manifestation in Paris on Sunday, to express their solidarity following the recent attacks. France’s President Francois Hollande will be accompanied by an important number of leaders, including Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, UK David Cameron and Italy’s Matteo Renzi among others.
Saturday, January 10th 2015 - 07:06 UTC
The ten safest airlines in 2014 has Australia's Qantas top of the list

With 2014 having the dubious distinction of being the year of some of the most tragic and mystifying aviation incidents in modern history, the announcement of AirlineRatings.com’s top 10 safest airlines and top 10 safest low cost airlines for 2015 is timely.