International

Wednesday, December 11th 2013 - 00:00 UTC
World and FIFA shocked by violent incidents at a Brazilian championship match

Shocking violence at a Brazilian championship match is not an indication of what can be expected when the South American country hosts next year's World Cup, FIFA and Brazilian government officials have declared.
Tuesday, December 10th 2013 - 22:49 UTC
IMF extends Argentina a new deadline for CPI and GDP statistics

Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that they will give Argentine authorities an extended deadline in order to improve upon disputed national statistics, giving the nation until March 2014 to make the necessary changes.
Tuesday, December 10th 2013 - 22:43 UTC
Pacific Alliance conference on preventing corruption in public infrastructure projects

With the support of the British Embassies in Peru, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica and Chile, representatives of these countries will participate in a meeting, focused on how to prevent unlawful practices in public infrastructure construction projects.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 14:28 UTC
Gibraltar in a list of potential “risks or threats” to Spain's maritime security strategy

The Spanish Government has included Gibraltar in a list of potential ‘risks or threats’ to its national maritime security. The claim is contained in a single paragraph of a new 48-page national maritime security strategy policy approved by the Spain’s National Security Council last Thursday.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 14:09 UTC
Chilean presidential debate first round favors under-dog Matthei

Evelyn Matthei of the right-wing Independent Democratic Union (UDI) and Michelle Bachelet of the left-leaning Socialist Party (PS) partook in their opening head-to-head presidential debate, as for the first campaign in Latin American history two women compete against each other in a presidential election second round.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 11:07 UTC
Gibraltar new governor ratifies UK full support, self determination and dialogue with Spain

In previous years the arrival to Gibraltar of a new Governor by sea was part of the pageantry and tradition the Rock had come to expect - but sailing in on flagship HMS Bulwark after a sovereignty patrol of British waters, Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton captured Gibraltarians hearts and souls.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 06:51 UTC
Following marathon negotiations WTO reaches global deal to boost commerce

The World Trade Organization has agreed its first ever global deal aimed at boosting commerce. The agreement reached in Bali, Indonesia, simplifies trade procedures and also makes it easier for the poorest countries to sell their goods.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 05:56 UTC
UK considers drawing a historic parallel between Gibraltar and Spain's Ceuta and Melilla

The British Government drew a historic parallel between Gibraltar and Spain’s north African enclaves in a parliamentary response this week. While recognizing that Ceuta and Melilla had a different constitutional relationship with Spain, Europe Minister David Lidington said the enclaves and Gibraltar both stemmed from “a distinct set of historical circumstances.”
Friday, December 6th 2013 - 23:31 UTC
Despite strong signs of recovery, Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged

The Bank of England held interest rates at a record low once more this week in spite of mounting optimism over the UK recovery. A flurry of encouraging signs on the UK economy has fuelled expectations for growth to pick up to around 1% this quarter.
Friday, December 6th 2013 - 23:27 UTC
Falklands' flag flying at half mast in honour of Nelson Mandela

In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Falkland Islands Government has said it was saddened to learn of the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela yesterday.