International

Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 17:23 UTC
Spanish opposition anticipates “changes” in dealings with Gibraltar

The Foreign Affairs spokesman for Spain’s conservative Popular Party, Gustavo de Arístegui, said that his party would continue to seek dialogue with Gibraltar if it wins national elections in Spain next year. But he also warned that “there will be changes” in Spain’s dealings with Gibraltar.
Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 17:17 UTC
After shock in Japan force Honda Brazil to cut 400 jobs and halve production

Japanese car maker Honda Motor Co on Wednesday said it will leave redundant 400 workers and halve production at a factory in Brazil beginning next month because of a shortage of parts from earthquake-affected plants in Japan.
Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 07:46 UTC
Eurolat lawmakers call for freedom in Cuba and fair elections in Venezuela

Lawmakers from the European Union and Latin America meeting in Uruguay approved two resolutions on the lack of freedoms in Cuba and on the coming electoral process in Venezuela.
Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 07:36 UTC
Strauss-Kahn resigns from IMF; defence lawyer presents new plea for bail

International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has resigned following allegations he sexually assaulted a hotel maid in New York. In a statement, Mr Strauss-Kahn, 62, said he had already informed the executive board of his intention to step down “with immediate effect”.
Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 07:08 UTC
Argentine Jewish community wins an injunction against Google

The umbrella organization of Argentina's Jewish community, DAIA, has won an injunction against Google, preventing the world's most popular search engine from “suggesting” anti-Semitic and racist websites to its users.
Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 06:31 UTC
Young Spaniards seeking jobs set up Egypt style protest in the heart of Madrid

About 20,000 young people angry over high unemployment have spent the night camping in a famous square in Madrid as political protest grows. A big canvas roof was stretched across Puerta del Sol square, protesters brought mattresses and sleeping bags and volunteers distributed food.
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - 16:57 UTC
European Parliament stresses ‘desirability’ of EU/Mercosur balanced trade agreement

Current trade negotiations between the European Union and Mercosur dominated the opening speeches at of Eurolat (Europe/Latin America Parliaments) Fifth Plenary Session which is taking place in Montevideo.
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - 16:41 UTC
Greece warned it must redouble efforts otherwise (but following step is not clear)

The IMF warned Greece it must redouble reform efforts to avoid derailing its fiscal program, key to dealing with a huge debt mountain.The sternest IMF warning since a 110 billion Euro EU/IMF bailout a year ago pulled the troubled Euro zone member back from the brink of bankruptcy was delivered as European officials raised the possibility of a Greek debt restructuring.
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - 07:10 UTC
US says IMF should designate an interim Managing Director

Dominique Strauss-Kahn is “not in a position to run” the International Monetary Fund after his arrest over an alleged sexual assault, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said. He added IMF's executive board should designate an interim head.
The alleged assault on a maid happened at New York's luxury Sofitel hotel on 14 May.
Wednesday, May 18th 2011 - 06:58 UTC
UK Foreign Office Minister visits Uruguay to strengthen trade and political ties

Foreign Office Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne will be visiting Uruguay from 20-21 May where he will be meeting government officials and key business people to strengthen ties between UK and the Mercosur member.