Politics

Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Facebook faces major lawsuit for allowing third parties access to users private data

A US federal judge on Monday ordered Facebook Inc to face most of a nationwide lawsuit seeking damages for letting third parties such as Cambridge Analytica access users' private data, calling the social media company's views on privacy “so wrong.”
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Parliament rejects a snap election and demands government publish all documents related to a “no deal” Brexit

British MPs rejected a second attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday to call an early election to break the Brexit deadlock, in a final show of defiance before he controversially suspends parliament. After a tumultuous few days that exposed Johnson's weakness in the face of hostile lawmakers, the House of Commons again refused to grant a snap poll that might have bolstered his position.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
US soccer federation and FIFA accused of preventing foreign major teams from competing in the US

The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) illegally conspired with football’s governing body FIFA to prevent foreign clubs and leagues from holding competitive matches in the United States, a lawsuit filed by a sports promotions company alleged on Monday.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
House speaker makes it official: Berkow stepping down after ten years on Oct. 31

John Bercow, the speaker of Britain's House of Commons, officially announced on Monday that he would step down within weeks, amid criticism by Brexit hardliners who say he has twisted parliamentary rules to undermine them.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 10:17 UTC
Extra team of medics and HMS Protector re tasked to Bahamas disaster area

The Royal Navy has deployed extra medics to join Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Mounts Bay in delivering humanitarian assistance to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. A team of 18 military medical staff arrived in the region and will provide emergency care, surgery and intensive care to those in need.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Thousands march in Santiago de Chile to honor victims of Pinochet's dictatorship

Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of Santiago de Chile on Sunday to honour the victims of General Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, in a march that started peacefully but ended in violence.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Argentine presidential candidate proposes “a national unity government”: 'option can't be bad or worse'

Argentine presidential candidate and ex Economy minister Roberto Lavagna said that the country needs “a national unity government” to overcome the current situation and it's no option having to choose between “bad and worse”.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Another week of uncertainties begins in Argentine markets

Another volatile week with still many uncertainties begins this Monday for Argentina even when some of the latest measures adopted by the administration of President Mauricio Macri helped to calm markets, debilitating apocalyptic forecasts.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
British Airways cancels most flights as pilots began a 48hour strike

British Airways (BA) said on Monday it has cancelled almost all flights as pilots began a 48-hour strike. The UK flag carrier and its 4,300 pilots have been locked in a nine-month pay dispute that could disrupt or alter the travel plans of nearly 300,000 people.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Johnson will try for another Brexit deal but will not ask for an extension, despite the law the Queen signs on Monday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sticking to his Brexit plan and will not seek a delay to Britain's departure from the EU at a summit next month, two of his ministers said on Sunday following a resignation from his government.