Politics

Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 17:31 UTC
Judge orders BA metro bus companies to hire 30% female drivers

A group of female job seekers obtained a favourable ruling from Buenos Aires Judge Graciela González to their “gender discrimination” claim against three Buenos Aires metropolitan bus lines where they had applied for drivers' vacancies.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
US receives US$ 100m payment from Saudi Arabia, when Pompeo was in Riyadh

The United States received a payment of US$ 100 million from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the same day Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Riyadh to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a State Department official confirmed Wednesday amid global calls for answers in the case.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:57 UTC
“The Falkland Islands belong to you, the Islanders”. The key to “Malvinas is in the hands of Islanders”

Twenty years ago, this month, one of Argentina's then leading political analysts and journalist publicly admitted the Falkland Islands belong to the Islanders. Mariano Grondona had been invited to the Islands by the Legislative Council and during a gathering with locals said the famous quote, “The Falkland Islands belong to you, the Islanders”.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:53 UTC
Foreign Office Brexit spokesperson, next UK ambassador in Spain

The British Government has appointed Hugh Elliott as its new Ambassador to Spain in succession of Simon Manley. According to a statement issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Mr Elliott will take up the role during the summer of 2019.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:42 UTC
US determined to a trade deal with the UK, “as soon as it is ready” after Brexit

The United States administration has formally confirmed it intends to pursue a trade deal with the UK “as soon as it is ready” after leaving the EU. Donald Trump’s trade representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress of plans to open negotiations with the UK, as well as with the EU and Japan.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Despite grumblings, US refrains from labeling China a “currency manipulator”

United States has refrained from labeling China a “currency manipulator” in a move which may help defuse escalating tension over trade between the two countries. President Trump has previously accused China of keeping its currency weak to make its exports more competitive.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 08:12 UTC
US targets China on international rates for parcels sent by post service

The United States has announced plans to withdraw from a 144-year-old postal treaty, which the White House says lets China ship goods at unfairly low prices. The United Nations treaty sets lower international rates for packages from certain countries, a move originally designed to support poorer nations.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 07:36 UTC
Argentina with a record 6.5% inflation in September, and 40.5% in twelve months

Argentina says that consumer prices rose 6.5% in September bringing the twelve month inflation rate to 40.5%, one of the world's highest. The inflation rate published by the official statistics agency Indec, on Wednesday follows a sharp devaluation of Argentina's currency. The nine month rate reached 32.4%.
Thursday, October 18th 2018 - 07:04 UTC
Brussels No deal: Brexit transition could be extended full year? Brexiteers furious

Brexit-backing MPs have reacted angrily to the idea that the United Kingdom's transition out of the European Union could be extended for another year, to the end of 2021. Downing Street refused to rule out an extension after a Wednesday summit of EU leaders in Brussels failed to make progress.
Wednesday, October 17th 2018 - 11:41 UTC
Women allowed in for first time as Iran defeat Bolivia in football friendly

The friendly football match between Iran and Bolivia Wednesday in Tehran marked the first time women were allowed to attend a stadium since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The Iranian squad defeated Bolivia 2-1.