Politics

Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 07:22 UTC
Unasur mediators leave Venezuela unable to re-launch peace negotiations

Mediators from Unasur (Union of South American Nations) urged Venezuela's government and opposition back to the negotiating table after failing to revive talks to stem months of protests in the polarized nation.
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 07:15 UTC
Rousseff ‘guarantees’ Brazil’s airports will be prepared to welcome World Cup visitors

President Dilma Rousseff has “guaranteed” Brazil's airports will be prepared to welcome visitors for the World Cup, which starts on June 12 in São Paulo. Rousseff made the comments on her weekly ''Breakfast with the President'' national radio program following criticism that a number of airports which were promised to be completed for the key football tournament remain unfinished.
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:40 UTC
Anti-EU and protest parties expected to take 25% of seats in parliament election

The centre right has extended its lead over the centre left in the race for dominance in the European Parliament elections this week, a poll showed, but both sides are expected to fiercely contest the presidency of the European Commission.
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:23 UTC
China protests US claims of cyber spying and warns of ‘harmed relations’

China has summoned the US ambassador who had accused five Chinese military officers of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, warning Washington it could take further action, the foreign ministry has said.
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:05 UTC
Gibraltar plans to open office in Brussels and contract US law firm in Washington

The Gibraltar Government is strengthening its lobbying presence in Brussels and Washington in order to ensure that the profile of Gibraltar is heightened at a political level. The Government plans to expand its representation in Brussels along similar lines to the Gibraltar London office.
Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:01 UTC
UK denies claims it will send additional military personnel to Gibraltar against Spanish incursions

The UK Ministry of Defense has played down claims that the British Government is to send additional military personnel to Gibraltar. The announcement follows reports in the Daily Express over the weekend that the British Government was to deploy additional sailors to Gibraltar to allow the Royal Navy to operate patrol boats 24 hours a day to challenge “nightmare incursions by Spanish fishing trawlers.”
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:55 UTC
Catholic Church and Cristina Fernandez downplay impact of recent document on 'violence in Argentina'

One of the Pope’s closest collaborators, Argentine Monsignor Guillermo Karcher, said “there is no reason to look for causes for conflict” in the Episcopal Conference document released last week about “violence” in Argentina.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:42 UTC
Rousseff announces 70bn dollars for Brazilian agriculture at 6.5% interest

President Dilma Rousseff announced Monday that the government will make available to Brazil's farmers and ranchers a 156.1 billion Reais (70.5 billion dollars) credit line, a hike of 14.7% over the previous season.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:07 UTC
Pele admits tourists are cancelling trips to Brazil because of protests and delays

Protests in Brazil and delays in building stadiums are putting the World Cup next month at risk and prompting tourists to stay away, soccer great Pele said on Monday. Brazil's tournament organizers have faced headwinds since the country was tapped to host the World Cup in 2007.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:00 UTC
Metropolitan Buenos Aires majority disapproves of Cristina Fernandez, but she retains 36% support

A clear majority of Argentines, 56%, in metropolitan Buenos Aires, which is the most densely populated area of the country, disapprove of President Cristina Fernandez, according to the latest public opinion poll made public but also 36% remain faithful and approve the performance of the controversial Argentine leader.