International

Tuesday, March 19th 2013 - 02:18 UTC
Former Argentine dictator anticipates a military-people uprising to recover the Republic

Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla, came on stage to once again question the Government of President Cristina Fernandez. In an interview with the Spanish media, the dictator said that in case the Kirchnerites try to “perpetuate in power, the armed and security forces along with the people will prevent it.”
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 21:51 UTC
Falkland Islands’ post referendum musings and the ‘Britishness’ feeling

Writing for Penguin News its Deputy Editor, John Fowler, takes stock in the wake of the recent referendum in the Falkland Islands which resulted in a 92%turn out and 99.8% of voters opting to maintain the Islands current status as an overseas territory of Great Britain.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 20:26 UTC
In 2010 there were 1.24 million road traffic related deaths worldwide, says WHO report

Only 28 countries, covering 7% of the world’s population, have comprehensive road safety laws on all five key risk factors: drinking and driving, speeding, and failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 20:10 UTC
WHO warns of spread of TB strains multiple-drugs resistance; calls for funds

The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria said on Monday that strains of tuberculosis with resistance to multiple drugs could spread widely and highlight an annual need of at least 1.6 billion dollars in international funding for treatment and prevention of the disease.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 18:49 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: ‘the Vatican is no arbitrage tribunal for international affairs’

The Pope has no reason to intervene in the Falklands/Malvinas dispute, since the Vatican is not an international tribunal and there is no imminence of a war, according to Rodolfo Terragno an Argentine lawyer and former head of cabinet, minister and congressman.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 18:01 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: Cristina Fernandez asks the Pope for this ‘holy intervention’

Argentine President Cristina Fernández revealed she asked Pope Francis for his “holy intervention” regarding the Falklands/Malvinas case, during the meeting held Monday in the Vatican which was followed by lunch.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:33 UTC
Pope Francis meets Cristina Fernandez; 150 world leaders expected for Tuesday’s ceremony

The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope Francis will meet Argentine President Cristina Fernández on Monday at 8.50 AM Buenos Aires time. It will be the first official meeting the pontiff holds with a head of state.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:22 UTC
“The people of the Falklands have spoken clear and loud”, MLA Hansen tells Trinidad and Tobago

The Falkland Islands have spoken, and have spoken clearly and loud for all countries in the world to listen, said Ian Hansen, member of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly currently on a tour of Caribbean countries to deliver the message from the March 10/11 referendum.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:07 UTC
PM Cameron stops plans to impose visa restrictions on Brazilian tourists

Plans to impose visa restrictions on Brazilian tourists have been put on hold by Home Secretary Theresa May. Like US, Canadian or Australian citizens, Brazilians can visit the UK for up to six months without a visa.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:02 UTC
China will provide 2bn dollars for Latam development projects through IDB

China will provide up top 2 billion dollars for an Inter American Development Bank (IDB) fund, in support of projects for the public and private sector that promoted sustainable growth in the region.