International

Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 08:08 UTC
Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to be 'christened' with whisky in Scotland

The naming of HMS Queen Elizabeth, which takes place this Friday at Rosyth, Scotland is a unique occasion of historical significance as it marks the beginning of a new era of UK carrier operations.
Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 07:36 UTC
Chinese senior military officer to be court-martialed for alleged corruption

China will court-martial one of its most senior former military officers on charges of corruption, state media said, the highest-ranking official to date felled in President Xi Jinping's battle against deep-rooted and pervasive graft.
Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 07:21 UTC
Kicillof will talk about Argentina's debt case before OAS foreign ministers

The OAS Permanent Council, responding to an Argentine request, agreed to convene a Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, July 3 the headquarters of the OAS in Washington DC to discuss “Sovereign Debt Restructuring: The Case of Argentina and its Systemic Consequences.”
Monday, June 30th 2014 - 06:35 UTC
US announces end of antipersonnel mines production and promises to join Ban Treaty

The United States announced last Friday it intends to join the Mine Ban Treaty in the future and will not produce antipersonnel mines. Speaking at the Third Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty, US Ambassador to Mozambique, Douglas Griffiths, said the US is pursuing solutions that would allow the country to accede to the treaty.
Monday, June 30th 2014 - 06:30 UTC
Argentina, 'a key partner' of Russia says Putin ahead of his Buenos Aires visit

As part of a broader South American tour, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be visiting Buenos Aires in July to lay the groundwork for joint projects between Russia and Argentina in the energy sector, including civilian nuclear technologies, military-technological cooperation and machine building.
Monday, June 30th 2014 - 02:44 UTC
Prince Harry ends his three-day visit to Chile

Britain's Prince Harry, on the last day of a three-day official visit to Chile, joked and played with handicapped children on Sunday. The prince, joined by Social Development Minister Maria Fernanda Villegas, was all smiles and appeared relaxed with the little ones at the Friends of Jesus children's facility.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 10:43 UTC
Swire on a five-day visit of Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia

Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire was on a five day visit to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia this week, following recent elections in both countries and with the purpose of expanding political and trade relations.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 03:41 UTC
Argentine embassy underlines strong C24 support for the Malvinas question

Argentina received strong support on Thursday at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24), which met in New York to discuss the Malvinas Question, according to a release from the Argentine embassy in London.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:49 UTC
Falklands vessels with flags at half-mast in remembrance of World War I

Falklands' Master Malcolm Jamieson has requested that vessels in Falklands harbours and Falklands registered vessels at sea, lower flags or ensigns to half-mast on Saturday 28 June to indicate mourning in remembrance of World War I.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:46 UTC
UK Europe minister expected in Gibraltar to witness first hand delays at border crossing to Spain

The Minister for Europe, David Lidington, will visit Gibraltar on Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. The visit will enable the Minister to visit the Gibraltar-Spain border to witness first-hand the continuing delays at the crossing, to hold discussions with HM Government of Gibraltar, and to meet a wide range of the people of Gibraltar.