International

Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 17:53 UTC
Hague and Garcia-Margallo committed to diplomatic solution to Spain/Gibraltar border dispute

British Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke on Wednesday to his Spanish peer Jose Garcia Margallo with the commitment of finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 17:36 UTC
China warns of Japanese ‘remilitarization’ following the incorporation of a ‘quasi-aircraft carrier’

Media in China are warning against Japan's “remilitarisation” after the country unveiled its biggest warship since World War II on Tuesday. The huge Japanese flat-top destroyer, Izumo, has a flight deck nearly 250m long and can reportedly carry more than nine helicopters.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 17:13 UTC
World’s largest dairy producer faces scare over contaminated products with botulism bacteria

New Zealand's government has stepped up efforts to contain the fallout from a scare over contaminated products made by dairy giant Fonterra. Officials have been sent to Fonterra facilities in New Zealand and Australia to oversee the flow of information.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 16:03 UTC
The 2002 lost chance for the Gibraltar-Spain conflict according to former UK Europe minister Peter Hain

Former UK Europe Minister Peter Hain has said that the failure to recognise Spain’s historic claim over the Rock is the root of the issues Gibraltar has with its neighbours. Hain made his comments during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 14:17 UTC
Mujica says Mercosur members must have more negotiating space with third parties

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said that Mercosur should give its members more space to negotiate with third parties and supported linking to the Alliance of the Pacific, which nevertheless he argued is “part of a geopolitical involving China” and not accepted by Brazil.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 13:55 UTC
Falklands sends support message to Gibraltar; Cameron on the phone with Rajoy

The Falkland Islands sent on Wednesday a support message to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and the people of Gibraltar which is under strong pressure and threats from Spain over border crossings while from London it was reported that PM David Cameron called Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy to raise concerns about the escalation of the situation.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 03:16 UTC
CFK lectures Security Council: end of veto power and UK must abide Falklands’ resolution

President Cristina Fernandez, CFK, used the opportunity of Argentina at the rotating chair of the United Nations Security Council to demand an end to the veto power of its five permanent members (United States, Russia, China, Britain and France), and criticize the UK refusal to engage in Falkland Islands sovereignty discussions.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 02:30 UTC
China approves first shipment of Argentine GMO corn shaking world markets

China has approved its first shipment of genetically modified Argentine corn, Buenos Aires-based trade sources said, which could mean that the Asian giant may eventually import GMO crops from other producers like the United States.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 22:03 UTC
Falklands: “there are three parties to the debate” UK tells Cristina Fernandez

The United Kingdom reiterated on Tuesday that there can be no Falkland Islands sovereignty discussions with Argentina unless and until the Islanders so wish, because there are three parties to the debate: UK, Argentina and the Falkland Islands people.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 07:49 UTC
Trade expert and career diplomat, next Argentine ambassador in India

The Argentine Foreign ministry informed that India has extended its placet to trade expert and career diplomat Raul Ignacio Guastavino, as the next ambassador in New Delhi.