International

Monday, October 21st 2019 - 08:57 UTC
Madrid flooded by shepherds and flocks respecting a 1418 agreement

Sheep replaced traffic on the streets of Madrid on Sunday as shepherds steered their flocks through the heart of the Spanish capital, following ancient migration routes.
Monday, October 21st 2019 - 05:53 UTC
Yuan at appropriate level says China, furious with IMF over quotas adjustments

China's top central banker said on Saturday that potential escalation of trade tensions and policy uncertainty were the major risk factors facing the world economy, and market forces were keeping China's Yuan at an appropriate level.
Sunday, October 20th 2019 - 10:57 UTC
Trump back steps: G7 summit will not be held at his Florida golf course

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida golf clubs, reversing a decision that had sparked corruption accusations.
Sunday, October 20th 2019 - 10:50 UTC
Lagarde tells Trump and world leaders to act like grownups in trade conflicts

Former IMF chief Christine Lagarde said President Donald Trump's trade offensive against China could slash global economic growth and she critiqued his Twitter habits in an interview with US television program 60 Minutes.
Sunday, October 20th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Madrid willing to dialogue asked by Catalan leader, but first demands strong condemnation of violence

Separatist Catalan leaders on Saturday called on the Spanish government to hold talks as thousands protested for a sixth day in Barcelona. Protestors accused police of “repression” and chanted “we are people of peace” following a night of clashes during which nearly 200 people were hurt.
Sunday, October 20th 2019 - 09:09 UTC
Brexit impasse: PM Johnson sends two letters to EU: one unsigned complying with law and a second, signed with his opinion

Boris Johnson has sent a request to the EU for a delay to Brexit - but without his signature. The request was accompanied by a second letter, signed by Mr Johnson, saying he believes a delay would be a mistake. The PM was required by law to ask the EU for an extension to the 31 October deadline after losing a Commons vote.
Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 23:41 UTC
Parliament conditions PM Johnson's Brexit deal forcing another vote on Monday

Parliament has been sitting on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to debate and vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. MPs have supported a motion tabled by Independent MP Sir Oliver Letwin that “withholds approval” for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal until legislation implementing it has been passed.
Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Honduras president brother convicted in New York for drug trafficking

A New York court convicted the Honduran president's brother of drug trafficking Friday, a verdict immediately rejected by the Central American leader as opponents called for his resignation.
Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Scottish First Minister believes Labour MPs will help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Labour MPs that it would be the “end” for the party in Scotland if they help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill. Scotland's first minister was speaking ahead of a special Saturday sitting of Parliament - the first in 37 years.
Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
Two NASA astronauts make history as they complete the first spacewalk by an all-women team

A giant leap for womankind! Two NASA astronauts made space history on Friday as they completed the first-ever spacewalk by an all-woman team. The historic extravehicular activity (EVA) officially began once both astronauts switched to battery power in their spacesuits, was guided by veteran NASA astronaut and capsule communicator (CAPCOM) Stephanie Wilson on the ground and fellow astronauts Luca Parmitano and Andrew Morgan located on the International Space Station.