International

Saturday, June 14th 2014 - 09:13 UTC
“Malvinas son Argentinas” sparks FIFA disciplinary proceedings

FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Argentina Football Association (AFA) relating to an incident that occurred at the friendly match between Argentina and Slovenia on 7 June in La Plata, Argentina.
Saturday, June 14th 2014 - 08:44 UTC
Falklands on Liberation Day pledges to preserve 'our homeland' despite Argentina's efforts

The Falkland Islands on Liberation Day pledged to continue developing its economy “for the benefit of our people, and for the preservation of our homeland”, despite the Argentine government's concerted efforts “to stifle our economic and political development over the last ten years”.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 08:26 UTC
US Supreme Court decision of Argentina/hedge funds case delayed until Monday

The US Supreme Court will reveal its decision on Argentina's request regarding litigation with the hedge funds case on Monday at 10.30am, after deliberating on Friday behind closed doors. A final outcome could arrive as late as next year though, if the judges decide to ask the US government for an opinion on the case before ruling.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 08:02 UTC
Croatian coach warned World Cup could become a 'circus'

Croatian coach Niko Kovac warned on Thursday the World Cup could become a “circus” after Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura awarded a soft 71st-minute penalty to hosts Brazil in the opening game of the tournament.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:51 UTC
ILO votes protocol to fight forced labor; Qatar tarnished with 2022 Cup preparations, abstains

A new global protocol to fight forced labor, adopted this week by the International Labor Organization, will accelerate action against modern slavery. The private sector is responsible for 90% of the estimated 21 million victims of forced labor, reaping some 150 billion dollars from some of the most severe forms of exploitation in existence today.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
US Supreme Court rules 8-0 against Coca Cola for 'false, misleading label'

The United States Supreme Court on Thursday sided with juice maker Pom Wonderful in its long-running false advertising dispute with the Coca-Cola Co., a decision that could open the door to more litigation against food makers for deceptive labeling.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:32 UTC
Easy-monetary policy advocates join the Federal Reserve; Fischer confirmed vice-chairman

The US Senate confirmed on Thursday Stanley Fischer to be vice chairman of the Federal Reserve and approved Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard as members of the central bank's board, bolstering the Fed as it prepares to wind down its extraordinary stimulus.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:21 UTC
Falklands Atlantic patrol honors shipmates of vessels sank during 1982 conflict

A small party from Atlantic patrol tasking (South) HMS Portland have made a pilgrimage to First Mountain as part of a week of commemorations in the Falkland Islands to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the 1982 conflict.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:02 UTC
Gibraltar to experiment with a wave-power alternative energy project

The Government of Gibraltar has signed its first power purchase agreement for the provision of renewable energy. The agreement, which is with Eco Wave Power, is for the provision of an initial 0.5MW energy device on the eastside of the Rock.
Thursday, June 12th 2014 - 07:39 UTC
Beijing hosts this year's Meat Congress; China has become Uruguay's main beef client

China will be holding this year's World Meat Congress in Beijing, an event traditionally hosted by meat producing and exporting countries. However the significance of the world's second largest economy and its booming demand for meat have made it the right place for the 14/16 June conference.