Politics

Wednesday, July 18th 2018 - 07:12 UTC
Ortega determined to quell rebellious Masaya by Thursday, Sandinista Liberation Day

Nicaraguan national police and armed pro-government civilians laid siege to a symbolically important neighborhood that has recently become a center of resistance to President Daniel Ortega's government. Government forces began advancing on the Monimbo neighborhood in the city of Masaya before dawn Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 18th 2018 - 06:50 UTC
“Transitional justice system” to help end Mexico's drugs war, anticipates president elect Lopez Obrador

Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has given his future interior minister “carte blanche” to explore the possibility of legalizing drugs in a bid to curb violent crime, she said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 18th 2018 - 06:36 UTC
Japan-EU sign wide ranging free trade deal, representing 33% of global GDP

Japan and the European Union signed a wide-ranging free trade deal on Tuesday that both sides hope will act as a counterweight to the protectionist forces unleashed by US President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, July 18th 2018 - 06:13 UTC
Theresa May survives Tory pro-EU coup by six votes; Ex PMs Tony Blair and John Major call for second referendum

British Prime Minister Theresa May has narrowly survived another crunch Brexit vote in parliament, as she struggles to unify her divided party around her strategy for leaving the European Union.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 11:26 UTC
Tierra del Fuego infighting over the Malvinas Question Observatory

Last week's meeting in Buenos Aires of the Malvinas Question Observatory from the province of Tierra del Fuego with the Malvinas Department at the Argentine foreign ministry has not been without consequences.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 11:11 UTC
UK assumes presidency of G13 group of donors to the development of Guatemala

The UK has assumed the Presidency of the G13, a forum of countries and multilateral organizations representing the largest donors to the development of Guatemala. UK’s six months’ presidency, which starts this month, reflects our desire to keep building a strong relationship with Guatemala, and our shared commitment to peace and prosperity.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:49 UTC
US Congress furious after Trump sides with Putin, saying “no Russian meddling in US elections”

There has been a barrage of criticism in the United States after President Donald Trump defended Russia over claims of interference in the 2016 elections. At a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland, on Monday, Trump contradicted US intelligence agencies, saying Russia had no reason to meddle.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:49 UTC
Nicaragua: UN Secretary General deplores and condemns violence against civilians

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday deplored and condemned the ongoing violence against civilians, including against students, in Nicaragua.Speaking on behalf of Mr. Guterres at the UN Headquarters, Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters that “the use of lethal force is not only unacceptable but is also in itself an obstacle to obtaining a political solution to the current crisis”.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:41 UTC
Brexit debate: government manages to save Customs Bill, and on Tuesday must defend the Trade Bill

The British government has narrowly avoided a defeat on its Customs Bill after agreeing to Brexiteers' demands to change its wording. It twice survived by just three votes after a backlash from pro-EU Tories who accused Theresa May of “caving in” to the party's Eurosceptic MPs.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:35 UTC
Cuban new constitution expected to support foreign investment, free markets and private property

Cuba is planning a series of potentially far-reaching changes, with a new constitution set to recognise the free market and private property, while dividing political powers between a president and a prime minister.