Politics

Thursday, September 10th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
US former top spy contracted by Amazon

Amazon Inc said on Wednesday former National Security Agency chief Keith Alexander has joined the e-commerce giant's board.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
S&P lifts Argentina's credit rating to CCC+ with a stable outlook after concluding private debt restructuring

Argentina's credit rating was lifted up from default 'SD' to 'CCC+' with a stable outlook after the country concluded restructuring its foreign currency debt, S&P Global Ratings said in a statement on Monday.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 09:24 UTC
Three models of Royal Enfield motorcycles to be built in Argentina

Royal Enfield, a classic English motorcycle brand but now belonging to an economic group from India opened on Tuesday its industrial complex in Campana, Argentina where it commenced the manufacturing of three models.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 09:17 UTC
US blasts Beijing's new restrictions on international press: “why is CCP afraid of an independent media?”

The United States on Tuesday accused China of fearing a free media as it denounced Beijing's new restrictions on the international press. China's foreign ministry “has informed us that they plan to further limit access for foreign journalists working in the PRC,” State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Buenos Aires province police force, 90,000 strong, ceases activities demanding higher pay

The police force from the province of Buenos Aires have ceased activities for the second day running on Tuesday to demand higher salaries and better working conditions for the beat in metropolitan Buenos Aires where criminality and insecurity are rampant.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
EU lawmakers cancel their session at Strasbourg because of the coronavirus

European Union lawmakers have canceled their session at the parliament's headquarters in the French city of Strasbourg next week, despite a legal obligation to do so, because of the coronavirus, the assembly's president said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Mafia boss on life sentence bit off and swallowed a prison's guard finger

A Sicilian mafia boss serving a life sentence bit off and swallowed a prison guard's finger during an altercation, an Italian news report said. Giuseppe Fanara, 60, who is serving a life sentence at Rome's Rebibbia prison, attacked seven guards in June when they came to inspect his cell, the daily Il Messagero reported.
Tuesday, September 8th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Guaidó and 37 parties reject Venezuela congressional election and call for increased international pressure

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Monday announced a “unitary pact” supported by a coalition of parties calling for increased international pressure on President Nicolas Maduro as the country heads toward a congressional election in December.
Tuesday, September 8th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
Ecuadorean court upholds sentence against ex president Correa and bans him from 2021 election

An Ecuadorian court on Monday upheld an eight-year prison sentence against former President Rafael Correa for breaking campaign finance laws, blocking him from participating as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2021 election.
Tuesday, September 8th 2020 - 09:13 UTC
Falklands' public meeting to address the single constituency referendum

Falkland Islanders discussed the upcoming single constituency referendum scheduled for 24th September and whether there is a need for wider engagement work on the issue, according to a column from MLA Teslyn Barkman.