Politics

Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:02 UTC
Brazil central bank cautious as outside shocks and domestic political tension mount

Brazil’s central bank will take its time analyzing the economic impact from an increasing number of shocks from abroad and rising political tension at home that appear to be slowing the government’s reform process, its president said.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:56 UTC
Travelers scrambling to travel to Brazil following visa requirement changes

Travelers are scrambling to get plane tickets to Brazil now that the country has erased the need for a visa. Australian, Canadian, Japanese and American tourists will no longer need a visa starting June 17, 2019, and a new Kayak survey revealed searches for flights have shown double-digit increases.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:45 UTC
The Independent Group applies to become political party and field candidates for EU parliament election

The Independent Group (TIG) of MPs has applied to become a political party to take part in European elections in May if they go ahead. The group intends to call itself Change UK, and has named Heidi Allen as its interim leader.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:42 UTC
Extremism and “mental pollution” are a global problem and education must play its role, argues ex PM Blair

Extremism should be treated as a global problem like climate change, says Tony Blair, speaking about the role of education in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. The former UK prime minister said there should be an international agreement to put teaching against extremism into education systems around the world.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:27 UTC
Brazil's Justice: Michel Temer hit with new corruption charges

Brazil's former president Michel Temer was hit with corruption charges on Friday, just a day after being charged in a separate graft case, the federal prosecutors office in Rio de Janeiro said.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:09 UTC
Argentina lawmakers want closer oversight of Chinese space tracking station in Patagonia

Argentine lawmakers have proposed legislation to boost oversight of a Chinese space tracking station that has stirred unease among local residents, fueled conspiracy theories and sparked concerns amongst critics about its true intent.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 06:47 UTC
Brexit: what are the options next Monday; EU ready for a UK “no deal crash out”

With British lawmakers rejecting Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third on Friday what could happen next? Britain is left with three general directions: back a deal, end up leaving with no deal or negotiate a long delay to work out a new strategy.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:39 UTC
Montevideo: The most expensive city and the best place to live in Latin America?

The Uruguayan capital is the most expensive and the best to live in the region. At least that's what the studies of The Economist, which positioned Montevideo behind Mexico City in terms of cost, and the consultancy Mercer, which places the capital at the top of Latin American quality of life ranking, revealed in publications made this month. El País (Madrid) explains that Montevideo has a “crazy decadent charm”. However, why does this phenomenon occur?
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:18 UTC
Thousands of Leave supporters packed central London and gathered outside Parliament

Thousands of Leave supporters gathered outside Parliament to protest against the delay to Brexit, on the day the UK had been due to leave the EU. Traffic was brought to a standstill, amid chants of “Brexit now”. The March to Leave, which started in Sunderland a fortnight ago, has also arrived in Westminster.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:02 UTC
Chaotic rejection of May's Brexit deal; EU leaders meet on April 10

Members of Parliament have rejected Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement on the day the UK was due to leave the EU. The government lost by 344 votes to 286, a margin of 58. It means the UK has missed an EU deadline to delay Brexit to 22 May and leave with a deal.