International

Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 - 17:54 UTC
Monty Python legend Terry Jones dies aged 77 after losing struggle against dreadful illness

British acting legend Terry Jones, one of the founding members of comedy troupe Monty Python, has died on Tuesday at the age of 77, his family announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 - 08:40 UTC
China SARS-like virus keeps spreading; airports round the world tighten screening

The number of deaths from a new SARS-like virus has climbed to nine as of the end of Tuesday with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak by discouraging public gatherings in Hubei province.
Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 - 06:47 UTC
Ex Interpol chief sentenced in China to 13 years in prison for bribery

Former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who was detained on a visit to China in 2018, was sentenced on Tuesday (Jan 21) to more than 13 years in prison for bribery in a case that shook the international police organization.
Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 - 06:31 UTC
End of 'comfort zone' for UK in Falklands' issues; Argentine ambassador in London and ex Deputy foreign minister, sacked

The Argentine government has called back to Buenos Aires two ambassadors who were instrumental in the drafting and implementation of the 2016 Foradori-Duncan communiqué which opened the way for a more constructive relationship between Argentina and the UK, in a raft of issues, including those in the South Atlantic and the disputed Falklands Islands.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Chinese beef importers seeking to renegotiate prices with suppliers from Brazil and Uruguay

Chinese beef importers are seeking to renegotiate prices previously agreed when they closed deals to buy dozens of shipments from Brazil and Uruguay because values are too high, according to a report in the online edition of local newspapers on Monday.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 08:01 UTC
Argentina manages to swap treasury bills rescheduling the repayment calendar

Argentina’s economy ministry said on Monday it had exchanged Treasury bills with an original face value of 99.6 billion pesos (US$1.66 billion) in a debt swap auction to help push back its repayment schedule amid a wider economic crisis.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Pompeo reaffirms full support for Guaidó and calls on other countries to help remove Maduro

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says his country will take additional measures in support of Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Pompeo called on other countries to co-operate in efforts to remove President Nicolás Maduro from office
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 07:06 UTC
Boris Johnson loses votes in the Lords over Brexit legislation

The government of Boris Johnson lost three votes in the Lords over its Brexit legislation - its first defeats since the election. Peers supported calls for EU nationals to be given a physical document as proof they have the right to live in the UK after it leaves the bloc.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 06:58 UTC
Johnson hosts summit with African leaders to boost trade and pledges fairer migration

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders on Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a summit intended to boost trading ties.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 06:51 UTC
European top clubs destabilizing effects, warns La Liga president

La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Europe's top clubs of the destabilizing effect seeking further riches through a revamped Champions League or FIFA's new Club World Cup will have on national leagues.