International

• Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 11:06 UTC

  Falklands reaffirms right to self-determination on UN charter and documents going back to 1960

  

  The Falklands Islands reaffirmed its right to self determination supported by the UN charter and different resolutions going back to 1960, and at the same time accused Argentina of doing its utmost to damage the Islands economy.

• Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 10:36 UTC

  European lawmakers warn about the impact of a EU/Mercosur accord

  

  European Parliament lawmakers Marian Harkin and Pat The Cope Gallagher have issued strong warnings of soundings coming from Europe of a potential Mercosur trade deal, particularly European Commission President Barroso intention of having the agreement signed before he steps down from office.

• Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 10:28 UTC

  Vatican claims letter addressed to President Cristina Fernandez is fake

  

  One of the Pope's closest collaborator, Argentine Monsignor Guillermo Karcher has affirmed that the alleged letter from Pope Francis to President Cristina Fernández revealed earlier on Thursday by the government is a fake.

• Thursday, May 22nd 2014 - 00:46 UTC

  Russia's Weakened Hand Could Pay Off For Beijing In Major Gas Deal

  

  A major gas deal between Russia and China was finally sealed this week when Russian President Vladimir Putin was on a two day visit to China on May 20-21 and met with President Xi Jinping. In the lead up to Putin's arrival, the two sides have been working on putting the finishing touches on a 30-year contract for a gas deal a decade in the making, and Russian officials have suggested that the deal will be completed by Putin's arrival.

• Thursday, May 22nd 2014 - 00:40 UTC

  Bernanke now makes more money speaking to bankers than in one year as Fed chairman

  

  The former chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, who during eight years piloted the world’s largest economy through the worst financial and economic crisis since the Depression of last century, is now reaping the fruits of his success.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 07:15 UTC

  Rousseff ‘guarantees’ Brazil’s airports will be prepared to welcome World Cup visitors

  

  President Dilma Rousseff has “guaranteed” Brazil's airports will be prepared to welcome visitors for the World Cup, which starts on June 12 in São Paulo. Rousseff made the comments on her weekly ''Breakfast with the President'' national radio program following criticism that a number of airports which were promised to be completed for the key football tournament remain unfinished.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:58 UTC

  FAO warns fisheries and aquaculture threatened by harmful practices and poor management

  

  More people than ever before rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food and as a source of income, but harmful practices and poor management threaten the sector’s sustainability, says a new report published by FAO.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:40 UTC

  Anti-EU and protest parties expected to take 25% of seats in parliament election

  

  The centre right has extended its lead over the centre left in the race for dominance in the European Parliament elections this week, a poll showed, but both sides are expected to fiercely contest the presidency of the European Commission.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:23 UTC

  China protests US claims of cyber spying and warns of ‘harmed relations’

  

  China has summoned the US ambassador who had accused five Chinese military officers of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, warning Washington it could take further action, the foreign ministry has said.

• Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:05 UTC

  Gibraltar plans to open office in Brussels and contract US law firm in Washington

  

  The Gibraltar Government is strengthening its lobbying presence in Brussels and Washington in order to ensure that the profile of Gibraltar is heightened at a political level. The Government plans to expand its representation in Brussels along similar lines to the Gibraltar London office.