Politics

Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 10:54 UTC
Argentine President says releasing RF leaders covers up the obvious

Argentine President Alberto Fernández lashed out at the Higher Court judges who ordered the release of the four Revolución Federal (RF) rebels who had been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK).
Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 10:53 UTC
Prince Andrew won't be travelling to the Falklands with Princess Anne this month

Prince Andrew may be feeling “riled and upset” following a recent decision, which prevents him from accompanying his sister Princess Anne during her visit to the Falkland Islands, according to a report in the Daily Mail, quoting royal author and journalist Phil Dampier.
Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 10:47 UTC
“Welcome to the City of Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands”

“Welcome to the city of Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands!” reads the new updated sign to recognize Port Stanley's status as a city, and twinning with Portsmouth and Whitby.
Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 10:33 UTC
Falklands MLA Pete Biggs at Security Legislation Conference in Westminster

The chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, Alicia Kearns MP addressed over 30 parliamentarians from 18 legislatures as part of the Conference on the Scrutiny of National Security Legislation organized by the UK Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK).
Thursday, November 3rd 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Falklands appoints 14 November as a Public Holiday, to celebrate birthday of King Charles III

The Falkland Islands Executive Council have approved the appointment of 14 November as a Public Holiday in celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. This will replace the public holiday previously held on 21 April in celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 20:13 UTC
PM Sunak now says he will attend COP27

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally changed his mind once again and announced Wednesday that he will be attending the COP27 Climate Summit later this week in Egypt.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Lula and Biden share common views during phone call

US President Joseph Biden and Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva held a telephone conversation during which they concurred on several issues, it was reported.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Brazilian police disperse road blockades

Brazilian law enforcement officers were summoned to disperse the numerous roadblocks mounted by lorry drivers and other supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro who insisted Sunday's elections had been tampered with and that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory was a fraud.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Petro and Maduro sign joint declaration, pledge to work together

The Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela Tuesday signed a joint declaration in Caracas after their meeting marking the beginning of a new stage in bilateral ties.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Argentina: Higher court orders rebel group leaders be released

A Buenos Aires Federal Court of Appeals Tuesday ordered the release of the members of the rebel group Revolución Federal who have been arrested for alleged incitement to violence.