International

Friday, August 9th 2013 - 04:06 UTC
Der Spiegel exposes US and German spy agencies work hand in hand

Code name Bad Aibling. The US spy agency according to US whistle blower Snowden, worked hand in hand with Germans spy agency BND (BundesNachrichtenDiens) This is the result of an investigation by one of Germany's oldest and most established magazine “Der Spiegel”
Friday, August 9th 2013 - 03:52 UTC
“Argentina, the Falklands and the UN: Self-determined”

This week’s incursion of President Cristina Fernandez at the United Nations Security Council, (because during August Argentina holds the rotating presidency of the council9 caught the attention of The Economist in a brief piece under the heading “Argentina, the Falklands and the UN: self determined”.
Thursday, August 8th 2013 - 14:00 UTC
Pope tightens money-laundering standards for Vatican financial activities

As part of the Vatican's ongoing efforts to ensure that all its financial activity complies with international standards, particularly those aimed at preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism, Pope Francis has expanded the role and the reach of the Vatican's Financial Intelligence Authority.
Thursday, August 8th 2013 - 03:15 UTC
Bank of England ‘forward guidance’: no rate rise until unemployment falls to 7%

The Bank of England's new Governor Mark Carney said the central bank will not consider raising its record low interest rate and stimuli until unemployment falls below 7%.
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.