Politics

Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
“Electromagnetic attack” behind massive power cut, Venezuelan minister explains

Venezuela's Communication and Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez Tuesday revealed that according to preliminary inquiries, the probable cause of the massive blackout on Monday, which hit most parts of Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, was “an electromagnetic attack.”
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazilian vice-president supports Bolsonaro's son as ambassador in Washington

Brazil’s vice president said he didn’t see “any problems” with President Jair Bolsonaro’s possible nomination of his son as ambassador to the United States, rebutting accusations that nepotism had tainted the appointment process for a coveted diplomatic posting.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Argentine air force planning to purchase some ten South Korea's FA-50 fighter

The Argentine air force has selected South Korea’s FA-50 as its next fighter, Jane's reported this week. The decision is good news for a once-proud air arm that, in recent years, has precipitously declined in size and effectiveness. Argentine officials as early as 2016 had asked to evaluate the twin-seat, supersonic FA-50, Jane's reported.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
US government and Facebook settlement on mishandling users privacy, plus a fine, to be announced

The Federal Trade Commission is set to announce this Wednesday that Facebook has agreed to a sweeping settlement of significant allegations it mishandled user privacy and pay US$5 billion, people briefed on the matter have said.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
Mystery brain illness of US and Canada embassy staff in Havana remains unsolved

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences from a control group, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 07:00 UTC
Colombia shopping to replace ageing Israel built Kfir fighter jets

Colombia is examining proposals from the United States, Spain and Sweden as it look to replace its ageing military aircraft, the South American country's air force said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 01:29 UTC
EIB opens Latam HQs in Colombia with 400 million euro offer in loans

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has opened its Latin American headquarters in Bogota following an agreement signed Monday between Colombian President Iván Duque and EIB CEO Werner Hoyer.
Wednesday, July 24th 2019 - 00:35 UTC
Putin envoy wraps up Venezuela tour to strengthen “unshakable partnership”

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov completed a round of consultations with leader Nicolás Maduro and members of his staff during this past weekend in Caracas to strengthen the “unshakable partnership” with Venezuela, the Tass news agency reported.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 18:42 UTC
Boris Johnson promises to deliver Brexit, unite the country and defeat Jeremy Corbyn

Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his rival's 46,656. The former London mayor takes over from Theresa May on Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 15:41 UTC
Sir Alan Duncan instrumental in Argentina/UK reconciliation resigned ahead of Johnson's nomination

British minister and longstanding critic of Boris Johnson quit on Monday, the latest resignation before the new prime minister takes office with a “do or die” pledge to take Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal.