International

• Sunday, October 5th 2014 - 10:05 UTC

  Huge gathering or Pacific walruses in Alaska beach because of climate change

  

  Scientists have photographed the largest gathering of Pacific walruses ever recorded, on a beach in northern Alaska, blaming climate change for the estimated 35,000 females and calves huddled beside the Chukchi Sea.

• Saturday, October 4th 2014 - 10:44 UTC

  Obama and Cameron condemn brutal murder of British captive Alan Henning

  

  President Barack Obama condemned on Friday the “brutal” murder of British captive Alan Henning on Friday, saying the United States would bring those responsible to justice.

• Saturday, October 4th 2014 - 10:38 UTC

  Investors on edge waiting for the results of Sunday's voting in Brazil

  

  Latin American currencies weakened on Friday after strong U.S. jobs data was seen as increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates in the world's largest economy, while Brazil markets fluttered in the last trading session before Oct. 5 elections.

• Saturday, October 4th 2014 - 09:41 UTC

  “Don't abandon refugees at sea” MSF calls on Europe and Italy

  

  One year after the tragic shipwreck off the island of Lampedusa in Italy, wars such as in Syria, protracted crises and chaos in Libya continue to push an unprecedented number of refugees to Europe.

• Saturday, October 4th 2014 - 08:15 UTC

  Veteran career officer new chief of UK Secret Intelligence Service

  

  With the agreement of Prime Minister David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary announced on Friday that Alex Younger has been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Alex will take up his appointment next month.

• Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 21:00 UTC

  The world's 10 biggest energy gluttons

  

  Next time you get into your car and drive to the supermarket, think about how much energy you consume on an annual basis. It is widely assumed that Westerners are some of the world's worst energy pigs. While Americans make up just 5% of the global population, they use 20% of its energy, eat 15% of its meat, and produce 40% of the earth's garbage.

• Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 07:11 UTC

  Oil at its lowest point in more than two years as Saudis defend market share

  

  Price cuts by key exporter Saudi Arabia helped send global crude prices to their lowest point in more than two years Thursday before they recovered in late trade.

• Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 06:59 UTC

  ECB announces two-year plan to purchase covered bonds and inject liquidity

  

  The European Central Bank has kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.05% and given details of its asset purchase program announced last month. The bank's head Mario Draghi said it would start buying covered bonds this month and other assets in the final three months of the year. This would go on for two years.

• Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 06:49 UTC

  Falklands' lawmakers meet Foreign Secretary Hammond and Defence chief Fallon

  

  The Falkland Islands Government’s stand at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham (28 September to 01 October) was extremely busy with visitors. Situated in a prime location, MLAs Jan Cheek and Ian Hansen and the Falkland Islands Government Representative, Sukey Cameron MBE, were able to meet with a large number of delegates, including MPs and Parliamentary Candidates.

• Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 06:38 UTC

  Bank of England wants new powers to prevent a housing 'boom and bust'

  

  The Bank of England has asked formally for new powers to prevent a housing boom and bust. Under the powers, the Bank would be able to limit how much people can borrow to buy a home, according to their financial circumstances.