International

• Friday, November 27th 2020 - 08:06 UTC

  Iranian diplomat on trial in Belgium accused of plotting a bomb attack in Paris

  

  An Iranian diplomat goes on trial in Belgium on Friday accused of plotting to bomb an opposition rally outside Paris, in a case that has stoked tensions with Teheran. In June 2018 Belgian authorities thwarted what they said was an attempt to smuggle explosives to France to attack a meeting of one of Iran's exiled opposition movements.

• Friday, November 27th 2020 - 08:05 UTC

  Maradona's contribution to monetary policy, according to Lord Mervyn King

  

  Even the Financial Times referred to the death of Diego Armando Maradona, one of the most gifted footballers to ever play the game. In effect, the FT recalls that while his dribbling prowess was world-renowned, fewer people know that his skills were used to construct one of the most memorable monetary policy analogies of all time.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 09:15 UTC

  Beijing accused Eduardo Bolsonaro of harming relations between Brazil and China

  

  China’s embassy in Brazil said a son of President Jair Bolsonaro had harmed relations between the two countries with critical comments about telecommunications equipment firm Huawei.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 09:00 UTC

  “No matter what happens, and no matter who is in charge, the number 10 shirt will always be mine”

  

  Diego Armando Maradona was not only a brilliant player but was also notorious for his opinions and here are a few of his quotes:

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:59 UTC

  Infantino: “Diego deserves our eternal gratitude for having amazed us with his incredible talent”

  

  Football is in mourning after one of the sport’s most prodigious talents, Diego Maradona, passed away at the age of 60 in his native Buenos Aires.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:42 UTC

  Almost 100 pilot whales died in a mass stranding on New Zealand's remote islands

  

  Almost 100 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands. Conservation officers said they were notified about the incident on Sunday but by the time they reached the location, Waitangi West Beach, few of the animals were still alive. In total, 97 whales and three dolphins have died.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:37 UTC

  Chinese president Xi Jinping finally congratulates president elect Joe Biden

  

  Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, state media reported on Wednesday, becoming one of the last world leaders to do so.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:29 UTC

  WHO launches new physical activity guidelines to overcome sedentary behavior

  

  Up to 5 million deaths per year could be averted if the global population was more active. At a time when many people are homebound due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior, emphasize that everyone, of all ages and abilities, can be physically active and that every type of movement counts.

• Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:21 UTC

  France demands online technology giants to pay a “new digital tax” on 2020 profits

  

  France will require online technology giants to pay a new “digital tax” on their 2020 earnings, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, despite Washington's warning that it could retaliate with new tariffs on French imports.

• Wednesday, November 25th 2020 - 21:20 UTC

  Maradona: Three days of mourning and state funeral at Casa Rosada

  

  Considered one of the greatest football players in recent times, Diego Maradona the World Cup-winning legend passed away from a heart attack aged 60 on Wednesday as he recovered from surgery for a blood clot on the brain.