Politics

Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:54 UTC
Dissatisfaction with Argentine government reaches 76%; Macri's support down to 31%

An overwhelming majority of Argentines, 76%, are concerned with the financial turbulence and deeply dissatisfied with the poor performance of the economy according to a monthly survey from the University of San Andrés, its lowest point since the peak reached in October 2017 following the victory of president Mauricio Macri's coalition in the midterm elections.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:49 UTC
Ireland warns UK “cannot afford” to leave the EU without a deal; suggests extending deadline

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has warned that the UK “cannot afford” to leave the EU without a deal. Speaking to the Today Program Mr Coveney described talk of the UK “crashing out of the EU” as “bravado”.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:32 UTC
Politicians and industry leaders pay tribute to Fiat-Chrysler's CEO Marchionne

The former chief executive of carmaker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. He was replaced four days ago when his health worsened following complications from surgery on his right shoulder.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:16 UTC
Argentina defense minister insists that Armed forces will not intervene in social conflicts

Defense Minister Oscar Aguad has rejected the idea that modifications to the Defense Bill will give Argentina's Armed Forces the power to intervene in social conflicts. He also underlined the military will not replace the Gendarmerie along the borders. The comments follow demands from the opposition to have Congress address the issue.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 05:50 UTC
China calls on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and reject protectionism

President Xi Jinping called on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and improve global governance. Trade wars should be rejected because there will be “no winner”, and those who pursue such a course “will only end up hurting themselves,” the Chinese leader said at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:25 UTC
Trump pledges US$ 12bn to help farmers hit by trade war with China

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it will use a Great Depression-era program to pay up to US$ 12 billion to help U.S. farmers weather a growing trade war with China, the European Union and others that the president began. It is a clear signal the U.S. President Donald Trump is determined to stick with tariffs as his weapon of choice in the conflict.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:14 UTC
UK paper on Brexit defines London's commitment to British Overseas Territories

The United Kingdom Government published on Tuesday its latest paper on Brexit entitled “Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union”.Chapter 1/11 refers to Crown Dependencies and UK Overseas Territories and states the UK government “will continue to engage and keep these jurisdictions informed as the Bill is developed”.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:06 UTC
Italy rejects Brussels plan to pay Euro 6.000 for each migrant saved at sea

“We don't want money, we want dignity”, was the reply of Italian Minister of Interior Matteo Salvini to the European Commission proposal for EU member states be paid 6,000 Euro to accept and deal with each migrant saved at sea in the Mediterranean as they attempt to reach the European Union.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:51 UTC
Theresa May takes personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has informed Parliament that she is taking personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations, with new Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab “deputizing” for her in talks.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:36 UTC
Argentina's stats office data reveals recession is round the corner

Argentina's economy shrank 5.8% in May versus the same month last year, government statistics agency Indec said on Tuesday, the second straight month of declines in a sign of looming recession and a possible GDP contraction in 2018.