Politics

Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:00 UTC
US, Cuba to resume full diplomatic ties

Presidents Obama and Castro finalize details over the telephone, make announcement. US restrictions require Congressional approval to be fully lifted. Alan Gross released. Other swaps ensue.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 20:21 UTC
OAS Celebrates “Historic Announcement” of Resumption of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Cuba

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, today welcomed the “historic announcement” made by the Presidents of Cuba and the United States, Raúl Castro and Barack Obama, of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as the re-opening of embassies in Washington and Havana, the lifting of certain commercial restrictions and the beginning of new paths for cooperation on issues of mutual interest, among other measures.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 19:41 UTC
Falklands has a new Director of Health; Mr Bainbridge takes his position next January

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ian Bainbridge as Director of Health and Social Care, taking up post from 28th January 2015.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 13:11 UTC
US Court of Appeals will hear Argentine case on assets disclosure

US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan this Wednesday morning will hear Argentina’s appeal against US Judge Thomas Griesa’s order to Argentine banks to provide information on the state’s assets.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 07:38 UTC
State Dept. document assuring Uruguay Gitmo inmates innocent disclosed

Uruguayan president produces US-signed evidence to calm down opposition. Refugees adapting gradually to life in Montevideo.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 04:52 UTC
Filmus: Scholar approach at Malvinas Question

Argentina's Secretary of Malvinas (Falklands) Daniel Filmus moves spotlight onto juridical, historical knowledge, continental platform and international relationships to back sovereignty claims
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 03:46 UTC
Cristina makes major castling on eve of Mercosur Summit

Evo Morales, Governor Urribarri play football - New Intelligence boss appointed.
Tuesday, December 16th 2014 - 20:54 UTC
Uruguay's media law bill reaches Senate - Mujica warns of foreign sharks.

President and journalists organisations deem LSCA necessary to avoid handing the media over to outside operators. They see no danger to freedom of speech in legislative project as it is.
Tuesday, December 16th 2014 - 19:19 UTC
Commissioner’s first visit to South Georgia

THE Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Colin Roberts, has just returned from a ten day trip to South Georgia. The visit was the Commissioner’s first to the island and the initial port of call was King Edward Point (KEP), the seat of administration on the island.
Tuesday, December 16th 2014 - 17:58 UTC
Moving Centenary Tribute to Capital's Heroes of the World War One

A commemoration of Edinburgh’s own heroes of the First World War – including a professional footballer with Hearts who was killed in action on the Somme – has taken place at Waverley Station today (Tuesday 16 December 2014).