Politics

Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Brazil's President, British PM in favor of ceasefire in Ukraine

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday held a telephone conversation during which both heads of government agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine, it was reported.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Non-Ukranian fighters to face criminal charges, Russian Army warns

As the Ukrainian President has called for fighters from all over the world to join his country's version of the International Brigades, Russia's Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov Thursday announced those “mercenaries” would not be entitled to prisoner-of-war (POW) status, if caught.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Ukraine war: Humanitarian corridors agreed upon after 2nd round of talks

Thursday's second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus achieved very little regarding a possible ceasefire, but both parties have at least agreed to organize humanitarian corridors
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Peru: Alberto Fujimori hospitalized due to heart failure

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori was rushed into a Lima hospital Thursday due to a heart problem consisting of “atrial fibrillation” and “arrhythmia,” according to his physician.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 23:06 UTC
Argentina orders evacuation of Kyiv embassy

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Thursday announced his country was evacuating its embassy in Kyiv as the Russian onslaught keeps advancing towards Ukraine's capital.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 22:09 UTC
Brazil to resume cruise season shortly

One day after reports from Rio de Janeiro heralded wearing facemasks indoors may soon be over, the Brazilian Cruise Association (Clia) Thursday announced the resumption of the 2021/2022 cruise season as of this coming Saturday, March 5.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:55 UTC
IMF deal draft due at Argentine Congress Thursday

Argentina's Finance Ministry looked all set Wednesday to send over to Congress the intended deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it was reported. But it was still unclear how things would play out since the ruling Frente de Todos does not have an absolute majority in either House.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Financial rescue for embattled Ukraine from IMF and World Bank

The World Bank Group announced on Wednesday that it had stopped all its programs in Russia and Belarus, with immediate effect, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and hostilities against the people of Ukraine.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Copy of 1983 Franks Report on events leading to Falklands War, becomes part of Islands' heritage

A copy of the 1983 Franks Report signed by Margaret Thatcher and Minister of Defense John Nott has been donated to the Falkland Islands Historic Dockyard Museum as part of the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Paraguayan lawmaker steps down after drug trafficking accusations

Paraguayan Deputy Juan Carlos Ozorio Wednesday submitted his resignation following allegations that he is involved in drug trafficking and after the Lower House announced his dismissal would be decided by vote.