Politics

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:15 UTC

  Argentina election year: Macri increases spending on energy subsidies

  

  Argentina will increase spending on energy subsidies by more than US$ 100 million this year to compensate gas companies hit by delayed domestic price increases, a source at the nation's energy secretariat said.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:13 UTC

  Argentina begins commemoration acts of Malvinas War

  

  In anticipation of the 37th anniversary of the start of the South Atlantic conflict, 2 April 1982, the Argentine football association and Army have organized a raft of events to pay homage to the 649 combatants fallen during the invasion of the British South Atlantic Islands claimed by Argentina.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:10 UTC

  UK business groups “devastated” with Parliament handling of Brexit debate

  

  Business groups have said they are “devastated” after Parliament's latest rejection of the prime minister's EU withdrawal plan. They urged MPs and the government to find a solution and stave off the “nightmare” of a no-deal Brexit.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:08 UTC

  Huawei sales top US$ 100bn despite US campaign on fears of security threat

  

  Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said revenues topped US$ 100bn in 2018 despite a US-led campaign against the business on fears it poses a security threat. The firm said revenue for 2018 hit 721.2bn yuan (US$ 107bn), while net profit jumped 25% to 59.3bn yuan.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:02 UTC

  Brazil central bank cautious as outside shocks and domestic political tension mount

  

  Brazil’s central bank will take its time analyzing the economic impact from an increasing number of shocks from abroad and rising political tension at home that appear to be slowing the government’s reform process, its president said.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:56 UTC

  Travelers scrambling to travel to Brazil following visa requirement changes

  

  Travelers are scrambling to get plane tickets to Brazil now that the country has erased the need for a visa. Australian, Canadian, Japanese and American tourists will no longer need a visa starting June 17, 2019, and a new Kayak survey revealed searches for flights have shown double-digit increases.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:45 UTC

  The Independent Group applies to become political party and field candidates for EU parliament election

  

  The Independent Group (TIG) of MPs has applied to become a political party to take part in European elections in May if they go ahead. The group intends to call itself Change UK, and has named Heidi Allen as its interim leader.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:42 UTC

  Extremism and “mental pollution” are a global problem and education must play its role, argues ex PM Blair

  

  Extremism should be treated as a global problem like climate change, says Tony Blair, speaking about the role of education in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. The former UK prime minister said there should be an international agreement to put teaching against extremism into education systems around the world.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:27 UTC

  Brazil's Justice: Michel Temer hit with new corruption charges

  

  Brazil's former president Michel Temer was hit with corruption charges on Friday, just a day after being charged in a separate graft case, the federal prosecutors office in Rio de Janeiro said.

• Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:09 UTC

  Argentina lawmakers want closer oversight of Chinese space tracking station in Patagonia

  

  Argentine lawmakers have proposed legislation to boost oversight of a Chinese space tracking station that has stirred unease among local residents, fueled conspiracy theories and sparked concerns amongst critics about its true intent.