Politics

Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:55 UTC
Theresa May agrees to step down in early June, says chair of the 1922 Committee

British Prime Minister Theresa May will set out a timetable for her departure in early June after the latest attempt to get her Brexit deal approved by parliament, the chairman of a powerful Conservative committee said on Thursday.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
“Of course I'm going for it...” for Tory leadership, pledges Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson, the face of the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union, said on Thursday he will be standing as a candidate to replace Prime Minister Theresa May as Conservative leader.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:14 UTC
EC fines five leading global banks €1.07bn for rigging foreign exchange markets

Five banks have been fined €1.07bn (£935m) by the European Commission after traders clubbed together to rig the foreign exchange market. Four banks in the “Banana Split” cartel - Barclays, RBS, Citigroup and JP Morgan - were fined €811m in all.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 14:58 UTC
Argentina does not recognize UK as a coastal state but will jointly address high seas catches in the South Atlantic

Foreign minister Jorge Faurie strongly denied in Congress on Wednesday that the Argentine government was ready to “handover” the disputed Malvinas Islands to the British, and likewise defended the current proximity policy of president Mauricio Macri administration towards the South Atlantic issue.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Norway, the seat for discussions between Venezuelan officials and opposition?

Representatives of Venezuela's government and the opposition have traveled to Norway to discuss potential options following a failed uprising against President Nicolas Maduro, according to four opposition sources.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
“Malvinas Veterans are increasingly recognized for their valor and courage”

The Argentine Army Chief of Staff said he perceives a greater recognition from society towards Malvinas veterans, and this recognition, with time, is increasing. Lieutenant General Claudio Pasqualini made the statement at Wednesday's traditional meeting of the Buenos Aires Rotary Club, which on this occasion had another special guest at his table, British ambassador Mark Kent.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Santa Fe will host Argentina's first 2019 presidential debate

Argentina's first presidential debate of the 2019 election will take place in Santa Fe province, the Noticias news magazine confirmed on Tuesday. The event will be held at the auditorium of the National University of the Littoral (Universidad Nacional del Litoral), in Santa Fe City, after the PASOs.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:52 UTC
April inflation in Argentina eases but reaches 3.4% and an annualized 55.8%

Argentina released April inflation numbers on Wednesday, with the monthly price rise easing to 3.4% - high by international standards, but below market expectations and reversing an acceleration trend that began in January.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina's unions decided a 24-hour national strike on 29 May

Argentina’s biggest labor union on Tuesday called for a 24-hour national strike to protest the government’s austerity policies, heaping pressure on President Mauricio Macri as he battles against a biting recession and jittery markets.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:41 UTC
Xi promises a far more open China to the world, despite the trade dispute with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that his country will be even more open to the world and debunked the notion of a “clash of civilization ”, even as his country remains mired in a trade war with the United States.