Politics

Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:57 UTC
US/China trade dispute: Beijing says US suffers of a “symptom of paranoid delusions”

U.S. protectionism is self-defeating and a “symptom of paranoid delusions” that must not distract China from its path to modernization, Chinese state media said on Friday. China has stepped up its war of words with the United States since President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit US$ 200 billion of Chinese imports with 10% tariffs if China retaliates against his previous targeting of US$ 50 billion in imports.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:52 UTC
Unequivocal EU support for Dublin: no Brexit deal without agreement on the Irish border

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has warned the UK there will be no Brexit deal without agreement on the Irish border. On a visit to Dublin, Mr Juncker said fellow EU member states would not let Ireland be “isolated” on the impasse, insisting the demand for a resolution was a Europe-wide demand.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:46 UTC
NATO chief calls on UK to continue playing a leading role as military power

The head of Nato has called on Britain to continue investing in defense amid claims that Theresa May has questioned the UK’s role as a leading military power. In a speech in London, Jens Stoltenberg said he expected the UK to continue playing a major international role.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:31 UTC
Falklands and the Brexit impact outlined in London meetings

A Falkland Islands delegation recently travelled to London to attend the Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations, which basically is dealing with Brexit negotiations and its impact for Overseas Territories. The delegation was made up of MLA Teslyn Barkman, together with Senior Policy Advisor Richard Hyslop and were joined by Falklands London Representative Sukey Cameron
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:22 UTC
“Power grab” controversy at the British/Irish Council agenda in Guernsey

Nicola Sturgeon is to meet senior UK government politicians for the first time since accusing them of “ripping up” the devolution settlement. The first minister will hold talks with Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington in Guernsey.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 14:38 UTC
“The Argentine claim to our Falkland Islands is unfounded and unwelcome”

”We have a right to live in peace, in freedom and to determine our own future”. “We have a right to live in peace, we have a right to our freedom and above all we have a right to determine our own future”, Falkland Islands elected lawmaker, MLA Ian Hansen told the United Nations decolonization committee or C24 on Wednesday, in New York.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 12:16 UTC
Trump signs executive order ending policy of separating immigrant families

Following days of fierce global criticism, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end his policy of family separations along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump signed the order on Wednesday, saying he “didn’t like the sight or the feeling of families being separated.”
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 12:02 UTC
Ex president Lula faces new charges and must declare next 11 September

Brazilian federal judge Sergio Moro has summoned ex president Lula da Silva for questioning next 11 September in a case related to reforms made in a camp house, Sitio Santa Barbara, in Atibaia, Sao Paulo state and which was frequently used by the Lula da Silva family.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 11:44 UTC
Chile Day in London, 6-7 September, to promote growth and investments

Chile Day in London will take place on 6-7 September; it was announced at an event in the British embassy in Santiago de Chile. The initiative has grown steadily since its year of inception in 2011 and “this year promises to be a new focus, at an important time for both our countries”, said ambassador Fiona Clouder.
Thursday, June 21st 2018 - 11:16 UTC
Falkland Islands approve exhumation and repatriation of Argentine Soldier

Last week the Falkland Islands Government approved under Falkland Islands law the exhumation of the body of Flight Lieutenant Luis Dario Jose Castagnari. Mr Castagnari is buried at the Argentine Cemetary near Darwin in the Islands, having perished during the 1982 war.