Politics

Thursday, February 9th 2017 - 09:30 UTC
Senate approves Trump's Attorney General; KKK praises Alabama's Jeff Sessions

The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47. The confirmation follows a series of divisive hearings during which Democrats attacked Mr Sessions' record on civil rights. The Alabama senator's nomination was among Mr Trump's most controversial.
Thursday, February 9th 2017 - 07:28 UTC
Brexit bill unchanged moves to House of Lords; Scots reprimanded for singing the EU national anthem

Members of Parliament have overwhelmingly agreed to let the government begin the UK's departure from the EU as they voted for the Brexit bill. The draft legislation was approved by 494 votes to 122, and now moves to the House of Lords.
Thursday, February 9th 2017 - 07:16 UTC
Macri to launch “Patagonia Project” for southern Argentina provinces

Argentine president Mauricio Macri is scheduled to launch on Thursday the much expected “Patagonia Project”, a massive ambitious development program for the southern provinces similar to the “Belgrano Plan” which was recently launched for the northern provinces.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 11:20 UTC
Rajoy speaks to Trump and offers to act as a link with Latin American countries

United States President Donald Trump has expressed his commitment to NATO and bilateral cooperation with Spain during a telephone call with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, a media report said on Wednesday. They also discussed the fight against the terrorist group Islamic State (IS), and Spain's role as potential bridge with Latin American countries and Europe.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 11:12 UTC
Falklands' police has established date of damage at the Argentine cemetery

The Royal Falkland Islands Police which is investigating damage perpetrated against a case and a Virgin's statue at the Argentine cemetery in Darwin has been able to establish the vandal actions occurred prior to the beginning of December 2016.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 11:02 UTC
Trump's travel ban on Muslims expected to reach the Supreme Court

United States president Donald Trump's order temporarily banning U.S. entry to people from seven Muslim-majority countries came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday from a federal appeals court that questioned whether the ban unfairly targeted people over their religion.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 10:49 UTC
Scottish Parliament opposes UK government starting the Brexit process

The Scottish Parliament has voted by 90 to 34 to oppose the UK government starting the Brexit process. The Supreme Court ruled last month that there was no legal need for Holyrood to give its consent to the triggering of Article 50, but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would let MSPs have a say, despite it being largely symbolic.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 10:28 UTC
British government manages to avoid conditions to the Brexit bill

The British government has seen off an attempt to add conditions to its Brexit bill as a Conservative rebellion was avoided. MPs rejected a bid by Labour's Chris Leslie to force the government to consult Parliament on the deal struck with the EU before it is finalized. It came after ministers pledged that a “meaningful” vote would be offered.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 10:17 UTC
Falklands' oil exploration: Rockhopper announces investments in Sea Lion

Rockhopper Exploration plc has provided its latest operational and corporate update which includes the North Falkland Basin Sea Lion project and has announced that the technical engineering is approaching conclusion and a settlement on the Eirik Raude rig dispute has been reached.
Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 10:01 UTC
Falklands attends UKOTs Brexit implications forum in London

British Overseas Territories representatives, including from the Falkland Islands held a two-day meeting in London to address Brexit implications such as development funds, tariff free fish exports and the right to travel freely through the European Union. The meeting was in the framework of Prime Minister Theresa May's administration initiative to involve all parts of the UK in preparing for the crucial negotiations.