International

Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:42 UTC
Argentina boosts security as US/Iran conflict escalates

Argentina’s government boosted security at its airports, borders and the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires as tensions simmer between the United States and Iran, the Argentine defense minister told local media on Monday.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Australia cloud smoke reaches Chile, Argentina and is expected in Uruguay

The cloud of smoke caused by raging bushfires in Australia has been spotted more than 12,000km away in Chile and Argentina, weather authorities in the South American countries said on Monday. Meteorologists in Uruguay expect the cloud in the next 24 hours.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:36 UTC
Israel nuclear power: Netanyahu slip of the tongue or subtle warning

In an apparent slip of the tongue, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Israel as a nuclear power before correcting himself with a bashful nod and an embarrassed smile.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Bolsonaro supports Trump and combating terrorism; Teheran summons Brazilian ambassador

Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro offered his support to US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday amidst widespread criticism for the killing of a top Iranian commander.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
US military will not violate laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper strongly suggested on Monday that the US military would not violate the laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites, a move threatened by President Donald Trump.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Iran and US must observe the convention to preserve cultural sites, UNESCO says

Both Iran and the United States must observe a convention obliging states to preserve cultural sites, the UN's cultural agency said on Monday, after President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's cultural heritage.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Next Labour leader will be known on 4 April: crucial fight between centrists and Corbynists

Britain's Labour Party on Monday began the formal contest to replace its leader, with centrists set to battle left-wingers in a fight for its ideological soul. Veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn announced he would step down following last month's crushing defeat to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 07:23 UTC
Indonesia sends warships to support its fishing vessels in a standoff with China

Indonesia will mobilize fishermen to join warships in the South China Sea to help defend against Chinese vessels, the government said on Monday, as the biggest stand-off with China for years escalated off South-east Asia's largest country.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
The Venezuelan National Assembly has two speakers: US recognizes Guaidó

Two lawmakers in Venezuela have both declared themselves parliamentary Speaker after a tumultuous day in the country's politics. US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó and rival Luis Parra both claimed to be Speaker of the National Assembly on Sunday.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Argentina, a bi-continental territory, South Atlantic and Antarctica; this year marks the 200th anniversary of its flag in the Falklands

The administration of Argentine president Alberto Fernandez will implement an integral policy towards the Malvinas Islands, Antarctica and the South Atlantic because it wants to emphasize the maritime projection of Argentina and the fact that it is a bi-continental territory.