International

Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:40 UTC
Falklands: US formal position unchanged but describes the referendum as ‘democratic’

The US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that Washington’s formal position regarding the Falklands/Malvinas despite the democratic referendum results, “has not changed: we recognize de facto UK administration of the Islands, but we take no position on sovereignty claims”.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:36 UTC
Europe ready to talk with the US to create the world’s largest free trade agreement

The European Commission agreed Tuesday negotiating guidelines for talks with the United States on the world's biggest Free Trade Agreement, stressing a pragmatic approach to even sensitive subjects.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:32 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum results are the clearest possible; time for the world to respect Islanders decision

UK Primer Minister David Cameron called on Argentina to respect the wishes of Falkland Islanders, who have overwhelmingly voted to stay as a British Overseas Territory and invited other countries across the world that are guided by self-determination to also respect and revere the very clear results.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 14:52 UTC
Britain and Argentina share stringent environmental duties in Antarctica

Divers from Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector have been exploring beneath the waves of the Antarctic to ensure stringent environmental guidelines are being followed in the region. In the process the diving team on board HMS Protector has been busy capturing rare underwater footage of the Antarctic.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 14:25 UTC
Hague calls on all countries to accept results of Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders

All countries should accept the results of the Falklands’ referendum and support the Islanders as they continue to develop their home and their economy, said on Tuesday Foreign Secretary William Hague following on the overwhelming weekend vote to remain as a British Overseas Territory.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 07:50 UTC
Clear message to Argentina: 99.8% of Falkland Islanders want to stay British

Despite frequent snow showers and zero temperatures, the celebratory party had already started on Arch Green in the centre of Port Stanley as the result of the Falklands’ referendum was a foregone conclusion, but the loud cheer that went up from the assembled gathering could be heard all over the town as the news filtered through that only 3 persons had voted against the Falklands remaining a self-governing dependent territory of Great Britain.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 07:40 UTC
Cardinals’ conclave to elect new pope begins; a first non-European in the cards

Roman Catholic Church cardinals will file into the 15th-century Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to begin their secret election of a successor to retired Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinals under the voting-age limit of 80, totaling 115 are scheduled to begin their conclave at 4:30 p.m. in Rome after asking for God’s guidance at a mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 07:29 UTC
Observation mission praises Falklanders on referendum process and their democratic will

The International Observation Mission (RIOM) congratulated the Falklands for the ‘free and fair referendum process’ reflecting the democratic will of the Falkland Islanders voters, and for its execution in accordance with international standards and local laws.
Tuesday, March 12th 2013 - 01:52 UTC
Overwhelming turnout and YES vote in the Falklands referendum

As was anticipated 99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted to maintain the current political status of the Islands as a British Overseas Territory, it was announced late Monday evening by the local electoral authorities.
Monday, March 11th 2013 - 18:35 UTC
“The Falklands: a vote with no purpose”, says Ambassador Alicia Castro

The following opinion column from Argentine ambassador Alicia Castro in UK was published Monday in The Guardian.