Politics

Thursday, November 30th 2017 - 07:26 UTC
Cristina Fernandez and Menem take the oath and become Senators until 2023

Twenty three newly elected Senators took the oath of office in Argentina on Wednesday morning including ex presidents Carlos Menem, Adolfo Rodriguez Saa and Cristina Fernandez. The midterm election to renew a third of the Upper house was held in October and the new legislature will formally begin 10 December.
Thursday, November 30th 2017 - 07:16 UTC
Argentina cuts taxes on imported electronic products: challenge for Tierra del Fuego industry

Argentina cut taxes on electronics products in a bid to lower consumer prices, the government said in its official gazette on Wednesday, after reaching a deal with companies and workers in the southern manufacturing hub of Tierra del Fuego.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 08:10 UTC
Fed chief candidate anticipates US economy is ready to end “accommodation”

Jerome “Jay” Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, is about to become “the most important economic policymaker in the world”. At least that's how one senator put it at Powell's confirmation hearing in Washington on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 08:04 UTC
Mexican ruling party unveils presidential candidate in the July election

Finance minister Jose Antonio Meade threw his hat in the ring to become the presidential candidate of Mexico’s ruling party in the July 2018 election, hours after resigning his post as finance minister.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 07:39 UTC
EU and London reach agreement on Brexit “divorce bill”, says Daily Telegraph

Westminster has reached an agreement with Brussels, in principle, on its so-called Brexit 'divorce bill', according to the Daily Telegraph. The report saw Sterling rapidly cut its losses to trade 0.24% higher at 1.3351, which was up from an intraday low of 1.3220.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 07:09 UTC
Theresa May updates BOTs leaders on Brexit, financial services and reconstruction efforts

A delegation from the Falkland Islands attended on Tuesday 10 Downing Street where Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed leaders from ten British Overseas Territories Street for the start of their annual Joint Ministerial Council meeting. The Falklands' were represented by lawmakers MLA Teslyn Barkman, MLA Roger Edwards and Sukey Cameron OBE, Falklands government representative in London.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 06:49 UTC
Falklands' concerns put forward at meetings with Prime Minister May and Foreign Secretary Johnson

Following a full day of activities in London in the framework of the annual British Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting, the Falklands delegation said talks were very high level, and a wonderful opportunity to put forward the Islands concerns, such as Brexit, and listen to the issues faced by the other British Overseas Territories.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 06:45 UTC
Karen Pierce first woman UK Permanent Representative to United Nations

Karen Pierce, currently Director-General Political at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has been appointed as the new UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations. . Karen is the first woman appointed to this role, and is uniquely suited for the position having previously served as Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, and more recently as the Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva.
Tuesday, November 28th 2017 - 10:03 UTC
Dr Matt McDowell will be soon visiting the Falkland Islands

An academic based at the University of Edinburgh will be soon visiting the Falkland Islands to study the recent history of sport on the Islands, and in international competitions.
Tuesday, November 28th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Prince Harry moves the Royal Family with the times

To most families, Meghan Markle might seem like the ideal daughter-in-law. The American actress and humanitarian graduated from Northwestern with a double major in theater and international relations.