Politics

Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:13 UTC
Queen on the 'day after' calls for a 'spirit of mutual respect and support'

The Queen has said she believes Scotland will unite in a “spirit of mutual respect and support” following the independence referendum. She added she understood there would be “strong feelings and contrasting emotions”.
Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:05 UTC
Samond resigns, but is convinced “Scotland can still emerge as the real winner.”

Alex Salmond is to step down as Scottish first minister after voters rejected independence. He will also resign as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), which he has led for a total of 20 years.
Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:02 UTC
No end to fraud cases involving Cristina Fernandez vice-president Boudou

Argentina's controversial Vice-President Amado Boudou received yet another judicial headache on the same day as he took over the role of the country's interim head of the Executive as President Cristina Fernández travelled to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis this Saturday.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 07:28 UTC
EU hopeful the free trade accord with Mercosur will be reached next year

Once the EU and Mercosur exchange their proposals for a free trade agreement, negotiations will 'move fast' and the deal should be closed sometime in 2015, according to EU ambassador in Montevideo, Juan Fernandez Trigo. But he also pointed out that he expected Mercosur proposal to be in accordance with terms established in 2010.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:58 UTC
Tougher scrutiny of Japanese bids to kill whales for “scientific research”

Nations agreed on measures Thursday to toughen scrutiny of future Japanese bids to kill whales in the name of scientific research, which critics say is a cover for commercial hunts.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:31 UTC
Argentine participation in London’s prestigious “100%design” fair

The creativity and uniqueness of Argentine design are on show at the 100%design fair thanks to the support of the Argentine Embassy, which has its own stand at what is considered one of the most prestigious contemporary design events worldwide.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:20 UTC
Cristina Fernandez blames Griesa and US embassy for “speculative attacks” against her government

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner assured on Thursday that Argentina is under “permanent speculative attack headed by US Federal judge Thomas Griesa,” and criticized “local vultures who have amplified the offensive to the point of ridicule.”
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:11 UTC
Bad omen for Argentina and Citibank in their appeal over bond payments

U.S. appeals court signaled its displeasure with Argentina on Thursday as Citigroup warned it faces “serious and imminent hazard” if it follows a judge's order not to process an upcoming interest payment due to bondholders. The hearing ended with not resolution but a pledge to decide on the matter 48 hours before the end of the month.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:02 UTC
Cristina Fernandez and Francis to discuss Argentina's political situation

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez left on Thursday evening for Rome where on Saturday she is scheduled to have lunch with Pope Francis in a meeting that according to Vatican sources has no formal timetable.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 05:42 UTC
BBC predicts 54% to 46% win for the NO vote against independence

Scotland will vote to stay in the United Kingdom after rejecting independence, the BBC has predicted. With 26 out of the country's 32 council areas having declared after Thursday's vote, the “No” side has a 54% of the vote, with the “Yes” campaign on 46%.