Politics

Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Airlines forced to reroute flights in East Asia because of Pakistan/India conflict

Airlines operating flights from East Asia to destinations in Europe are having to reroute their planes away from Pakistan and northern India. The airspace is closed because of escalating tension between the two countries, following the shooting down of two Indian military jets. Flights via Pakistan have been canceled and other flights rerouted.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Pakistan shows downed Indian pilot; New Delhi demands his release

India has demanded the release of a fighter pilot shot down by Pakistan warplanes in a major escalation between the two nuclear powers over Kashmir. Video showing the pilot, blindfolded and with blood on his face, was shared by Pakistan's information ministry. India described the images as a “vulgar display of an injured personnel”.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Argentina's economic activity dropped 2.6% in 2018, says Indec

Argentina's economic activity fell 2.6% in 2018 versus the previous year, government statistics agency Indec said on Wednesday, underscoring the turmoil that dragged the country into recession last year.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
US trade deficit widens sharply in December: imports increase, exports drop

The US trade deficit widened sharply in December as slowing global demand and a strong dollar weighed on exports, another sign that economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter. Other data from the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed new orders for US-made goods barely rose in December and business spending on equipment was much weaker than previously thought, pointing to a softening in manufacturing activity.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Cesarean surgery to an 11-year old raped girl reopens abortion debate in Argentina

The cesarean section carried out on an 11-year-old girl raped by her grandmother's husband has reopened the debate about abortion in Argentina, where rules on pregnancy terminations are strict.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 08:54 UTC
Bolsonaro pays tribute to Brazilian and Paraguayan military rulers

Jair Bolsonaro paid tribute to the former dictators of Brazil and Paraguay this week at a ceremony to celebrate the Itaipu hydroelectric dam. The Brazilian president, who has spoken previously of his admiration for the military dictatorship that ruled his nation from 1964 to 1985, praised former Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner as a “man of vision.”
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
Obvious: Brazilians split over pensions' reform, but support for Bolsonaro remains solid

Brazilians are split on a proposed overhaul of the country’s pension system, a poll showed on Tuesday, while most said they approve of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s performance.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 08:23 UTC
Investigation into Odebrecht corruption network in the Netherlands

Prosecutors raided locations across the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the alleged use of shell companies to distribute US$ 100 million in bribes on behalf of Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht SA.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 07:15 UTC
Jeremy Corbyn tells Parliament Labour will support another EU referendum

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will back another EU referendum after his alternative Brexit plan was again defeated in the Commons. But the Labour leader said he will also continue to push for “other available options” including a general election.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
Orthodox, US trained economist, Campos Neto confirmed as Brazilian central bank governor

Brazil's Senate-confirmed Roberto Campos Neto as central bank governor on Tuesday, after he stressed that controlling inflation and reining in public spending were critical to supporting economic growth.