Politics

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.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 09:43 UTC
US dollar in Argentina at an all time record of 16.08 Pesos

The unofficial or 'blue' US dollar exchange rate in Argentina hit an all-time high of 16.08 Pesos at the end of trading on Friday, due in part to policy uncertainty ahead of the October 25 presidential election, according to local market sources.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 09:25 UTC
New York and world leaders captivated by pope Francis humble magic

Francis was greeted by tens of thousands of people as he drove through New York City’s Central Park on Friday, a processional that marked his biggest public event in the city. An ear-piercing roar rose from the crowd as his open-sided pope-mobile made its way slowly through the park.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 09:15 UTC
“Pope still has energy for the last two days” of his US/Cuba visit

Vatican spokesman says that after a whirlwind day in New York City, Pope Francis is clearly tired and has some aches and pains, since he's been missing out on his physiotherapy while on the road.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 09:04 UTC
Bill & Melinda Gates foundation sues Petrobras alleging 'pervasive bribery'

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have sued Petrobras to recoup stock losses stemming from a corruption scandal at the state-run oil company.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 08:55 UTC
Minister Swire opens Minas Gerais Consulate General, ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics

The United Kingdom preparing for Rio Olympics 2016 with a new pilot Consulate General in Belo Horizonte to make the most of trade and business opportunities ahead of the Games.
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 08:35 UTC
“The human element in shipping” was underlined by UN on World Maritime Day

School children from local and international schools based in London attended an informative session at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Headquarters as part of the celebrations of World Maritime Day, under the theme “Maritime education and training.”
Saturday, September 26th 2015 - 08:08 UTC
US and China pledge not to conduct or sponsor 'knowingly' cyber-theft

United States President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed that neither country's government will conduct or “knowingly” support cyber theft of intellectual property or commercial trade secrets, an issue that has been a source of tensions.