Politics

Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 15:32 UTC
Scotland pleads to stay in the EU but Spain rejected the idea: “if UK leaves, Scotland leaves”

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded her case in Brussels on Wednesday for Scots to stay in the EU, showing how Britain's vote to leave the bloc could splinter the United Kingdom. But she drew a rebuff from Spain and a mixed response from European officials.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 13:32 UTC
A harmonious NAFTA Tres Amigos Summit pledges to combat protectionism and xenophobia

United States, Canada and Mexico on Wednesday in Ottawa held their first summit after years of aloofness and held themselves up as an example against growing protectionist tendencies around the world.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 13:22 UTC
Paraguay does not accept Venezuela as Mercosur pro tempore chair; group split in half

Mercosur is again split over Venezuela because Paraguay, and apparently Brazil, have not been consulted regarding the decision to hand the pro tempore presidency of the block to Venezuela in July, as was agreed in Montevideo by Uruguay and Argentina.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 07:36 UTC
Angela Eagle to challenge Labor leader Corbyn, who is determined to carry on

The former shadow business secretary Angela Eagle will challenge Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership on Thursday, according to reports in the London media. It is understood Ms Eagle has the support of the 51 MPs needed to mount a challenge. She is one of 20 members of the shadow cabinet to have quit since Sunday, after which MPs approved a motion of no confidence in Corbyn.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 07:06 UTC
(Remain) Theresa May and (Leave) Boris Johnson will bid for Cameron's job

The ruling Conservatives started on Wednesday the race to pick Britain's next prime minister after the shock Brexit vote and a departing David Cameron. Ex-London mayor and anti-EU campaigner Boris Johnson is tipped as a favorite to take over from Cameron on September 9 while interior minister Theresa May, who wanted to stay in the block, is another frontrunner, which could give a surprise.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 07:02 UTC
Kerry not convinced UK will finally invoke Article 50 for leaving EU

US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Britain's vote to leave the European Union might never be implemented and that London is in no hurry to go. Speaking one day after talks with Prime Minister David Cameron, Kerry said the outgoing British leader feels “powerless” to negotiate a departure he does not want.
Thursday, June 30th 2016 - 06:50 UTC
“For heaven's sake man, go!”, Cameron tells Corbyn in parliament

Prime Minister David Cameron, who promised to resign after Britain voted to leave the European Union, on Tuesday had some advice for his opposite number in the Labor Party today: “For heaven's sake man, go!”
Wednesday, June 29th 2016 - 11:22 UTC
“Welcome to Hell”, Rio police and firefighters tell arriving passengers

There was a nasty surprise awaiting passengers in the arrivals hall at Rio De Janeiro's Galeao International Airport on Monday. Along with the relatives carrying flowers and taxi drivers waiting with name boards there were lines of off-duty police with banners that had a far more ominous message: “Welcome to Hell”.
Wednesday, June 29th 2016 - 06:21 UTC
Brexit Labor KO: Corbyn defies crushing no confidence vote but rebels doubt they can win a ballot of members

A defiant Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK's opposition, has said he will “not betray” Labour members by resigning, despite three-quarters of the party’s MPs voting against him in a no confidence motion. Just 40 MPs voted to back Corbyn in the secret ballot, far short of the number needed to fill a complete frontbench.
Wednesday, June 29th 2016 - 05:37 UTC
'Squaring' single market access and free movement with immigration, emerges as the post Breixt challenge

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday in Brussels that the rest of the EU wants to have the “closest possible” relationship with the UK after Brexit. After discussing the vote to leave with other EU leaders, he said trade and security co-operation would be vital whatever the shape of future links.