Politics

Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 14:45 UTC
Falkland/Malvinas Islands: ICRC work to identify Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin cemetery continues as planned

The work of the forensic team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to identify Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin cemetery is making good progress and proceeding as planned.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 07:45 UTC
Temer woos the “beef caucus” by regularizing land-grabs in the Brazilian Amazon

Land-grabbing follows a long well-established pattern in the Brazilian Amazon, closely linked to lobbies and political interests, and again as in previous circumstances, this time embattled president Michel Temer signed legislation, previously approved by Congress, which regularizes such illegal claims.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:43 UTC
Complicated start for Brexit discussion in Brussels; PM May orders cabinet to stop infighting

Negotiations regarding Britain's exit from the European Union resumed on Monday in Brussels, and Britain's prime minister warned her feuding cabinet to stop its infighting. David Davis, the Britain's Brexit secretary, began four days of talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels, but flew home to London after only three hours of negotiation.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:32 UTC
UK/Gibraltar will establish a consultation mechanism on trade agreements

UK and Gibraltar will establish a mechanism to ensure Gibraltar is consulted on any trade agreements negotiated by Britain outside the EU, both governments said in a joint statement.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:18 UTC
US denies Brazil any timetable for an end to the ban on fresh beef imports

Brazil needs to make progress on inspections before any timeline can be set to end a U.S. ban on imports of fresh Brazilian beef, the U.S. agriculture secretary said on Monday. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and his Brazilian counterpart Blairo Maggi met in Washington, D.C., on Monday to discuss the ban that went into effect on June 22.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 09:58 UTC
Seven million Venezuelans in symbolic referendum vote to cut short Maduro´s mandate

More than seven million Venezuelans participated in an unofficial referendum organized by the opposition Sunday and 98% voted to delegitimize the rule of President Nicolas Maduro, according to academics monitoring the vote.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 05:26 UTC
Tony Blair does not rule out a Jeremy Corbyn win on a “far Left program”

Tony Blair says he now accepts Jeremy Corbyn could become prime minister. The ex-PM told BBC Newsnight that a year ago he would have said it was impossible for the left-wing Labour leader to win. But he added: “There's been so many political upsets, it's possible Jeremy Corbyn could become prime minister and Labour could win on that program.”
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:59 UTC
Falklands' demining operations since 2009 have cost London £16.6 million

The British government has spent £ 16.604.385 in demining operations in the Falkland Islands since 2009. The information was confirmed by the Foreign Office following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:49 UTC
Hammond admits Brexit is holding back investments in UK

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that businesses are holding off from investing in the UK because of uncertainty about Brexit. The interview came a day before the second round of negotiations which take place this Monday in Brussels.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:35 UTC
Tory MP reaffirms UK commitment to stand by Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain’s “eccentric” enclaves in north Africa make its position on Gibraltar “incomprehensible”, said Tory MP Dominic Grieve reaffirming UK’s commitment to stand by Gibraltar after Brexit. Speaking during a visit to Gibraltar, MP Grieve said any future Brexit deal struck by the UK with the EU must also include the Rock.