Politics

Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Key ally of Merkel more optimistic about Brexit after meeting Theresa May

Manfred Weber, a leading lawmaker in the European Parliament and head of the European People Party, said on Wednesday he was more confident about Britain and the European Union ironing out difficulties in the Brexit talks.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 09:47 UTC
PM May to address European parliament leadership on 24 November

British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet the European Parliament’s leadership on November 24, according to senior Parliament officials in Strasbourg. They said May will address the Conference of Presidents, the president of Parliament and the chairs of the political groups, not all MEPs.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 09:08 UTC
Russia gives Venezuela a hand and restructures US$ 3.15bn debt over a 10-year period

Russia and Venezuela signed a debt restructuring deal on Wednesday allowing Caracas to make “minimal” payments to Moscow in the next six years to help it meet obligations to other creditors, the Russian Finance Ministry said. Under the deal, Venezuela will pay Russia back a total of US$ 3.15 billion over a 10-year period, the ministry said.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 08:55 UTC
Argentine navy and air force dispute operation of the five refurbished Super Etendard

The purchase by Argentina of five refurbished French Super Etendard to help with security measures when Argentina hosts the 2018 G20 summit, which will bring together the world's top leaders, has triggered a dispute among the country's services since the current defense minister, Oscar Aguad wants to concentrate all military aircraft in the Air Force.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 08:46 UTC
Pope will underline the plight of indigenous peoples during his coming visit to Chile and Peru

During his visit to Chile and Peru, Pope Francis will honor the country’s religious roots and underline the plight of indigenous men and women. The Vatican said the pope will be in Chile Jan. 15-18, visiting the cities of Santiago, Temuco and Iquique. He then will fly to Peru and, from Jan. 18-21, he will visit Lima, Puerto Maldonado and Trujillo.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 08:39 UTC
China and Chile agree to upgrade trade accord to take advantage of new technologies

China and Chile have agreed to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA), a move that will boost both economies, a former official of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 08:12 UTC
Leonardo's “Salvator Mundi” smashes all previous records: US$ 450 million

A painting of Christ by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci has sold for US$ 450 million at auction in New York, obliterating previous records. The 500-year-old oil painting depicting Christ holding a crystal orb, called Salvator Mundi — or Saviour of the World — is one of fewer than 20 paintings by Leonardo da Vinci known to exist.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 07:40 UTC
Next Rector of the Falklands is ex former British Army legal chief, expert in human rights

The southern-most cathedral in the Anglican Communion, Christ Church Cathedral at Stanley in the Falkland Islands, is to get a new rector. And the priest chosen to head up the Anglican Church on the Islands is the Revd Nicholas Mercer, who – as Lt Col Nicholas Mercer – was the chief legal officer for the British Army during the 2003 Iraq war.
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:57 UTC
Trump syndrome: US Congress examines president's authority to launch a nuclear attack

For the first time in over 40 years, Congress has examined a US president's authority to launch a nuclear attack. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing was titled Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons and some senators expressed concern that the president might irresponsibly order a nuclear strike; others said he must have the authority to act without meddling from lawyers.
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:33 UTC
Chileans vote on Sunday and opinion polls point to ex president Piñera as the winner

The presidential and parliamentary elections in Chile will take place next Sunday, with the conservative candidate and ex president Sebastian Piñera, the favorite to win, according to surveys.