International

• Wednesday, February 24th 2010 - 02:11 UTC

  Possible mixed Gibraltar/Spain police patrols to avoid marine incidents

  

  A proposal for the creation of mixed police patrols between the RG Police and the Guardia Civil is one of the matters under discussion in the ongoing technical round of talks of the Tripartite Forum, according to reports in the Madrid daily ABC.

• Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 - 03:26 UTC

  Financier Soros warns about future of the Euro and Euro-zone

  

  The Euro risks falling apart unless Euro-zone member nations alter the way they tackle future debt crises, financier George Soros warned Monday in an article published in the Financial Times.

• Monday, February 22nd 2010 - 23:56 UTC

  NZ joins Australia in pressing Japan to end annual whale hunt in Antarctica

  

  New Zealand said Monday it may join Australia in seeking international legal action against Japan over its annual whale hunt in the Antarctic if negotiations fail to produce a diplomatic solution.

• Monday, February 22nd 2010 - 23:47 UTC

  Scientists warn about impact on marine life of growing oceans’ acidity

  

  With the growing level of pollution, the world's oceans are becoming acidic faster that could destroy the marine life and food supplies, a new study has claimed.

• Monday, February 22nd 2010 - 21:31 UTC

  Vindication of siesta: steps up brain’s ability to absorb new information

  

  A nap during the day improves the brain's ability to absorb new information, US scientists claim. Volunteers who slept for 90 minutes during the day did better at cognitive tests than those who were kept awake.

• Sunday, February 21st 2010 - 01:21 UTC

  Falklands’ dispute: Argentina seeks “diplomatic, peaceful dialogue” with UK

  

  Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana said Argentina “seeks to have a diplomatic, peaceful dialogue” with Great Britain, and asked for London to join in discussions regarding the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty to “finally end this anachronistic colonial situation.”

• Sunday, February 21st 2010 - 01:09 UTC

  Germany denies “concrete” aid package for Greece

  

  Germany’s Finance Ministry said on Saturday it has no specific plans for helping Greece combat its deficit crisis, denying a magazine report that euro-area governments may offer as much as 25 billion Euros in aid.

• Saturday, February 20th 2010 - 21:24 UTC

  Census of marine life reveals 5.000 new species and “most advanced chemicals”

  

  A preview of the Census of Marine Life has revealed that the project has discovered over 5,000 new species. These include bizarre and colourful creatures, as well as many organisms that produce therapeutic chemicals.

• Friday, February 19th 2010 - 21:08 UTC

  Embattled Greek PM warns in London of “contagion”

  

  The Greek Prime Minister has admitted there is a “fear of contagion” as his nation battles its debt crisis. George Papandreou also insisted his country was not looking for a banking-style bailout and denied that his people were “reckless”.

• Friday, February 19th 2010 - 00:17 UTC

  China investing heavily in long term supply resources projects in Latinamerica

  

  China’s voracious appetite for Latinamerican commodities is turning into a great opportunity for companies in the region not only because of the huge market but also as a great financial source.