International

Monday, November 16th 2020 - 07:00 UTC
Asia-Pacific 15 nations sign the world's largest free trade pact: 2,2bn people and a US$ 26,2 trillion GDP

Asia Pacific nations including China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday signed the world’s largest regional free trade agreement, encompassing nearly a third of the world’s population and gross domestic product.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 20:03 UTC
Argentina's dream to reality: Pumas beat the All Blacks for the first time

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma said his players came “through hell” to claim the first victory over three-time world champions New Zealand. The Pumas beat the All Blacks 25/15 in Sydney on Saturday after failing to do so in 33 previous attempts since 1976.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 09:39 UTC
From Dreams to Reality: The Falklands now cleared of Argentine Mines

STANLEY, Falkland Islands – On 14 June 1982 as British Forces liberated the beleaguered small Falkland Islands population from Argentine occupation and the Islanders rejoiced as British democracy was restored, disturbing rumours began to circulate – Argentine soldiers had reportedly been observed laying vast numbers of mines in areas close to the town and beyond.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 08:57 UTC
China congratulates Biden and Kamala on winning the November 3 election

China finally congratulated Mr. Joe Biden and Ms. Kamala Harris on winning the November 3 US presidential election ending days of speculation about when Beijing would formally acknowledge the victory.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Prime Minister Johnson confirms Tristan da Cunha Marine Protection Zone

More than 4.3 million sq. km of some of the world’s most precious marine environment – 1% of all the world’s ocean – will be protected following the success of the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Al Qaeda second in command killed in Iran by an Israel operation

Al Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the United States, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing intelligence officials.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Mexican steel tycoon on the run will be extradited from Spain to his home country

Spain's high court said on Friday it had rejected an appeal lodged by the chairman of a leading Mexican steelmaker and ordered his extradition to his home country where he faces corruption charges.
Saturday, November 14th 2020 - 08:34 UTC
WHO's message on World Diabetes Day; it affects 6% of world population

This year’s World Diabetes Day, Saturday 14 November, falls during a global pandemic which has already taken the lives of well over a million people. People with diabetes are paying a particularly high price. Not only do they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease and death when infected, but many are having difficulty accessing the treatment they need due to disruptions to essential health services.
Friday, November 13th 2020 - 09:01 UTC
Measles cases the highest in 23 years: countries aren't vaccinating

Measles cases reached the highest level in 23 years in 2019 and health authorities warned that many countries aren’t vaccinating enough people amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday, November 13th 2020 - 08:37 UTC
Land mines and other explosives caused 5,554 victims in 2019

Land mines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) killed or injured at least 5,554 people around the world last year, according to the Landmine Monitor 2020, published in Geneva on Thursday.