International

Sunday, June 16th 2013 - 19:58 UTC
Pope Francis tells PM Cameron, money, politics and economics must serve, not rule

Money, politics and economics must serve, not rule. They must serve people and promote an ethics of truth. This was the thread running through Pope Francis Letter to the British Prime Minister on the eve of the G8 Summit.
Sunday, June 16th 2013 - 19:55 UTC
Cautious welcome to Iran new president, moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani

World powers offered cautious welcome to moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani after he was declared Iran's new president, amid persistent concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.
Sunday, June 16th 2013 - 17:02 UTC
Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledged deep differences

Pope Francis and the new head of the world's Anglicans acknowledged deep differences over issues ranging from gay rights to women priests but pledged to seek unity when they met today for the first time since both took office in March.
Sunday, June 16th 2013 - 13:40 UTC
US recovery ‘more durable’ but must restore ‘long run fiscal sustainability’ says IMF

United States could spur growth by adopting a more balanced and gradual pace of fiscal consolidation, especially at a time when monetary policy has limited room to support the recovery further, the International Monetary Fund said after wrapping up its annual review of the world’s largest economy.
Sunday, June 16th 2013 - 10:31 UTC
Falklands: Irish lawmakers support UN Resolution 2065 and dismiss recent referendum

Irish lawmakers expressed support for the compliance of UN Resolution 2065 which acknowledges the Argentine/UK Falkland Islands dispute and dismissed any International law consequences from the recent referendum held in the Falkland Islands ratifying British sovereignty, according to Argentine legislators that were received at the parliament in Dublin.
Saturday, June 15th 2013 - 04:06 UTC
Greeks and Spaniards move north in growing numbers looking for jobs, says OECD

Greeks and Spaniards are moving to northern Europe in growing numbers, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said this week, as soaring unemployment rates and fiscal austerity erode living standards in the south.
Saturday, June 15th 2013 - 02:39 UTC
Duchess of Cambridge christened the new “Royal Princess” in Southampton

Kate Middleton christened the new ‘Royal Princess’ cruise ship in a ceremony in Southampton. The Duchess officially named the ship as she stood on the naming platform with the ship's Captain Tony Draper. “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all who sail in her,” Middleton said. She then cut the rob that sent a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne crashing into the ship, officially welcoming the new ship into the fleet of Princess Cruises.
Saturday, June 15th 2013 - 02:05 UTC
Timerman arrives in India for a four-day visit to promote closer relations

Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman begins Saturday a four-day visit to India to co-chair, along with Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, the fourth India- Argentina Joint Commission Meeting (JCM).
Friday, June 14th 2013 - 23:20 UTC
Isle of Man hits back at G8 over tax evasion and questions secrecy of UK and US banks

The Isle of Man and Jersey have hit back at accusations that they facilitate tax evasion and avoidance ahead of next week's G8 summit. The offshore jurisdictions, frequently described as tax havens, suggest recent pressure from world leaders is politically motivated.
Friday, June 14th 2013 - 20:08 UTC
Falklands turns out to commemorate Liberation Day and pay tribute to British Forces

The most important date in the recent history of the Falkland Islands was commemorated on Friday, June 14 by Falkland Islanders and veterans of the 1982 war.