Politics

Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 05:46 UTC
Obama willing to work with Iran and Russia to end Syrian conflict, but not with President al-Assad

The United States is willing to work with Iran and Russia to try to end the Syrian conflict, US President Barack Obama on Monday but insisted there could not be a return to the status quo under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 05:17 UTC
Cristina Fernandez points her guns to the US and 'vulture funds', but no word on the Falklands

Addressing the UN General Assembly, President Cristina Fernandez accused the United States of 'protecting' a former Argentine intelligence agent, blasted the speculative or 'vulture funds', gave details of the Iran-US-Argentina dealings and to everybody's surprise did not mention a word about the Falkland Islands sovereignty claim.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 11:15 UTC
Francis leaves Philadelphia with “a heart full of gratitude and hope”

Pope Francis left Philadelphia and is headed back to Rome on Sunday night, bringing his historic trip to the U.S. and Cuba to a close. The pope's airport farewell included appearances from Vice President Joe Biden, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, as well as a performance by a high school band.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 11:08 UTC
Francis pledges clergy and bishops abusing children will be held accountable

Pope Francis has celebrated a large open-air Mass in Philadelphia, ending his six-day visit to the US. He appealed for unity and family love, as thousands of people gathered at the city's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Earlier, the pontiff prayed with a group of victims of child sexual abuse, saying “God weeps” for their suffering.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 10:35 UTC
Brazil has sufficient reserves, but Rousseff concerned about companies with dollar debts

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff cited the nation's foreign currency reserves as a backstop to excessive volatility and weakness in the Brazilian Real.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 10:21 UTC
Brazil supports Paris conference and pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions 37% by 2025

President Dilma Rousseff pledged on Sunday to slash Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions by 37%, during her speech to the UN General Assembly. Outlining her vision for a global climate change agreement on Sunday, Rousseff stressed on the importance of a “common response”.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 10:15 UTC
Guyana and Venezuela agree to restore ambassador and hold talks

Following a tense meeting, the presidents of Venezuela and Guyana agreed Sunday to restore ambassadors and hold talks to resolve a long-running border dispute that flared up recently following the discovery of oil in disputed waters.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 10:05 UTC
“One billion tourists, one billion opportunities”, UN message on World Tourism Day

Marking the observance of World Tourism Day, senior United Nations officials are spotlighting the transformative potential of one billion tourists and their increasing capacity to help boost socio-economic and environmental development.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 09:58 UTC
Catalonia separatists take control of regional parliament but short of the 50% vote targeted

Separatists in Catalonia won control of their regional parliament Sunday in an election that they vowed would set them on the road to independence from Spain. The region's nationalist president Artur Mas declared victory to a cheering crowd of flag-waving supporters after an emotional election that has heightened tensions with Madrid.
Sunday, September 27th 2015 - 13:12 UTC
UK to press Spain to honor law enforcement cooperation in Gibraltar waters

British Government will continue to press Spain to honor the agreement to step up law enforcement cooperation in Gibraltar waters, Philip Dunne Minister of State for Defence has said. Mr Dunne was responding to a written question in the House of Commons from Tory MP Andrew Rosindell.