International

Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 05:03 UTC
Falklands oil company is ready to begin drilling at the end of 2015 first quarter

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL) reported this week that it is making progress with its preparations for its next drilling campaign, which is scheduled to start during the first quarter of 2015 off the South Atlantic Falklands Islands.
Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 03:08 UTC
The Scottish referendum

By Gwynne Dyer - If the Scots vote “yes” to independence on Sept. 18, as one opinion poll now suggests they will, three things are likely to happen in the following week.
Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 02:55 UTC
NZ scientists examine giant squid caught in Antarctica' Ross Sea

It was a calm morning in Antarctica's remote Ross Sea, during the season when the sun never sets, when Capt. John Bennett and his crew hauled up a creature with tentacles like fire hoses and eyes like dinner plates from a mile below the surface. A colossal squid: 350 kilograms, as long as a minibus and one of the sea’s most elusive species.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 05:34 UTC
Britain's political leaders promise funds and change, ahead of Scotland's vote

Britain promised to guarantee Scotland high levels of state funding, granting Scots greater control over healthcare spending in a last-ditch attempt to shore up support for the United Kingdom before Thursday's vote on independence.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 05:01 UTC
Pope concerned with political situation in Argentina; meets Cristina Fernandez on Saturday

Pope Francis is concerned about the political situation and governance in his native Argentina, the Vatican's chief of ceremonies said Tuesday ahead of a visit by President Cristina Fernandez on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 04:02 UTC
Brazil will hold new round of oil right auctions in the first half of 2015

Brazil will hold a 13th round of oil rights auctions in the first half of next year in a sale that will include new areas in the country's promising Eastern Margin offshore region, a senior mines and energy ministry official said this week.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 01:52 UTC
UN hails progress achieved in reducing damage to the ozone layer

United Nations officials hailed on Tuesday the progress made in reducing damage to the ozone layer and the vital role played by one of the most successful environmental treaties in history in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:57 UTC
VisitBritain: UK to refund cost of visa for Chinese tourists in organized groups

British Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to refund the cost of up to 25,000 visas for Chinese tourists in an attempt to attract more visits to the UK. It was one of a series of measures announced at an economic summit in London, attended by Chinese vice premier Ma Kai.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:50 UTC
HSBC reached 550m agreement with US banking regulators

HSBC Holdings will pay 550 million dollars to resolve a US regulator's claims that the British bank made false representations in selling mortgage bonds to the federal mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the financial crisis.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:43 UTC
Giant observation tower in the Amazon to monitor climate change

Construction has begun on a giant observation tower in the heart of the Amazon basin to monitor climate change. The Amazon Tall Tower Observatory is expected to rise 325m from the ground.