International

Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 19:53 UTC
US imposes anti-subsidy duties on shrimp from Malaysia, China, Ecuador, India and Vietnam

Imports of shrimp from Malaysia will be subject to anti-subsidy duties as high as 54.5%, the U.S. Commerce Department said, while lower penalties were set for similar goods from China, Ecuador, India and Vietnam.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 03:32 UTC
Gibraltar will challenge “misleading versions propagated” by the Spanish media on the situation

The Gibraltar Government said it appreciated the “huge” level of support for Gibraltar from UK, European and Spanish parliamentarians, and announced the launching of a media operation to reverse the ‘bought-in’ misleading versions propagated by the Spanish government on the current situation.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 03:29 UTC
UN advisor criticizes Spain’s ‘double standard’ on Gibraltar when it comes to Ceuta and Melilla

A political adviser on Arab affairs at the UN in New York said Spain operated “double standards” by dismissing Moroccan sovereignty claims over Ceuta and Melilla as unfounded while pursuing its own claim over Gibraltar.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 03:21 UTC
Pro-royal Daily Mail tells Prince Charles he should “stay out of politics”

Prince Charles has had 36 private meetings with UK Cabinet ministers in the last three years, British newspaper The Daily Mail revealed on Monday, as the heir to the British throne faced accusations of meddling in politics
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 03:18 UTC
Napolitano warns Berlusconi party against trying to bring down the Italian government

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano ruled out any reversal of a tax fraud conviction against Silvio Berlusconi and issued a stern warning to his party against trying to bring down the government over the issue.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 03:06 UTC
Mexico to open state-run oil industry to private sector ending 75-year constitutional ban

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto is making the most daring gamble of his 8-month-old presidency with a proposal to lift a 75 year-old ban on private companies investing in the state-run oil industry, a cornerstone of Mexico’s national pride that’s seen production plummet in recent decades.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 02:58 UTC
Brazilian Navy incorporates third UK built Amazonas class ocean patrol vessel

The newest ship in the Brazilian navy's fleet has left the UK on a journey of more than 16.100km to Brazil. “Araguari” which sailed from Portsmouth is the third of three Amazonas class ocean patrol vessels delivered to the Brazilian navy by BAE Systems.
Tuesday, August 13th 2013 - 02:27 UTC
UK warns Spain with legal action over the tight controls at the Gibraltar border

Britain warned Spain it might take legal action to try to force Madrid to abandon tighter controls at the border with the contested British overseas territory of Gibraltar in what it called an “unprecedented” step against a European ally.
Monday, August 12th 2013 - 18:21 UTC
Pope calls for respect for human life from conception; sends Ramadan message to Muslims

Respect for human life from conception until natural death is something children must be taught, not mainly with words, but by the example of their parents, Pope Francis said. “Parents are called to pass on to their children the awareness that life must always be defended,” Pope Francis wrote in a message to people joining in the Brazilian Catholic Church's celebration of Family Week, which began August 11.
Monday, August 12th 2013 - 18:15 UTC
Assange says Americans have a debt of gratitude with leaker Snowden

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says Americans owe US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden a debt of gratitude because his leaks prompted President Barack Obama to promise an overhaul of secret surveillance.