International

Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 04:30 UTC
Blatter becomes Brazilian: Cup problems under control: it will be an exceptional event

Problems with Brazil's World Cup venues are under control with just 100 days to go before the first match kicks off, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:53 UTC
Hague raises UK's concern about illegal Spanish incursions in Gibraltar waters

UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, personally raised Britain’s concerns about persistent “illegal” Spanish incursions into British Gibraltar territorial waters, it was revealed. Mr. Hague spoke to Gonzalo de Benito, the Secretary of State at the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, on February 20 on the margins of an emergency meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:44 UTC
Several Caribbean BOTs listed in the US 2014 narcotics control strategy report

The United States has named several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as major money laundering states whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from international narcotics trafficking.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:22 UTC
Britain's new 'governor of the Falkland islands' is a provocation

By Alicia Castro, Argentine ambassador in London - Ms Castro writes a column in The Guardian to complain about the appointment of Colin Roberts as the next Falkland Islands governor and unearths some Wikileaks cables referred to the incoming governor's attitude regarding the Chagos islanders forced eviction, and plans to ensure they will never be returned by declaring the vast area a 'marine park' allegedly questioned by US diplomacy.
Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:38 UTC
Israel PM expected in Buenos Aires for anniversary of embassy bombing

The Argentine government has suspended dialogue with Iran, heralding a shift in policy that coincides with improved relations with Israel that includes a visit this month by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:24 UTC
Euro-zone inflation stabilized at what central bank calls 'danger zone'

Euro zone inflation stabilized in what the European Central Bank has called the “danger zone” in February, data showed on Friday, while unemployment remained stuck near record highs ahead of an ECB policy meeting next week.
Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:22 UTC
US economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate, down from the 3.2% estimated

The US government slashed its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought, leaving the economy on a more sustainable path of modest expansion. GDP expanded at a 2.4% annual rate, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 04:49 UTC
Falkland Islands considering signing the UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Although the Falkland Islands has not yet signed up to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) it is being actively considered, stated Environmental Officer Nick Rendell, responding to an article that criticized the fact that only four UK Overseas Territories have joined the treaty, reports the latest edition from the Penguin News.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 03:14 UTC
Pescanova's survival to be decided in a month; Friday first deadline

One of Spain's leading fishing companies Pescanova (under administration) faces a decisive deadline for its future, while banks finalize the negotiation of a creditors’ agreement based on debt cuts and investment in the firm, according to Europa Press based on sources familiar with the situation of the company.
Friday, February 28th 2014 - 03:05 UTC
Ocean Summit takes off with US proposal for a watchdog

The proposal to create an international body within the UN governing the seas was the focus this week at the beginning of the Ocean Summit. In this international meeting, world leaders emphasized its fast degradation and increasing pressure to further exploit its resources.