Politics

Tuesday, November 26th 2013 - 08:36 UTC
Orange to remind the world the International day for the elimination of violence against women

Today Monday November 25 is an opportunity for each person to recommit to ending the harm being committed against one out of three women, senior United Nations officials said marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Monday, November 25th 2013 - 15:21 UTC
Two presidential candidates claim victory in Honduras; fears of violence and instability

Both leading presidential candidates in crime-wracked Honduras declared victory late Sunday, setting the stage for a possible round of street protests and violence in one the world's deadliest countries. With more than half the votes counted, conservative Juan Orlando Hernandez was ahead with 34% against 29% for populist Xiomara Castro.
Monday, November 25th 2013 - 08:09 UTC
Scientists from all the world meet in Brazil to discuss their role in the 21st century

Hundreds of scientists from all over the world under the umbrella organization World Science Forum, WSF, meets this week in Rio do Janeiro to discuss their role in the 21st century and to emphasize the importance of scientific advice in political and economical decisions.
Monday, November 25th 2013 - 08:03 UTC
Tens of thousands turn out to the streets to protest Venezuela economic situation

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched in Venezuela on Saturday to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s government before December 8 local elections after their leader denounced the pre-dawn arrest of an aide.
Monday, November 25th 2013 - 07:58 UTC
Argentina reveals further negotiations with Iran on the AMIA bombing case

Argentina expressed support for the agreement reached on Sunday in Genève by the world powers regarding Iran's nuclear program and also revealed it has been holding a round of talks in Teheran to advance with the implementation of the AMIA Memorandum of Understanding.
Monday, November 25th 2013 - 07:24 UTC
Last minute compromise and flexible wording saves UN climate talks in Poland

UN climate talks in Poland have ended with delegates reaching a compromise on how to fight global warming. After 30 hours of deadlock, they approved a pathway to a new global climate treaty in Paris in 2015. The agreement was achieved after a series of last minute compromises often involving single words in draft texts.
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 07:11 UTC
Honduran elections could turn out to be a box of surprises

Four years after her husband was ousted in a coup, Honduran populist presidential candidate Xiomara Castro is threatening to break the century-old dominance of right-wing parties in Sunday's elections.
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 06:57 UTC
FIFA blames France and Germany for 'slave working conditions' in Qatar stadiums

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter on Friday hit back at criticism over work conditions on World Cup venues in Qatar, accusing European companies and saying France and Germany pushed the bid for “economic interests”.
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 06:40 UTC
Capitanich announces 50% tax on luxury goods and different rates for utility services

Argentine Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich announced on Friday the government sent a bill to Congress raising taxes on luxury goods such as premium model cars, recreation boats, motorbikes and aircraft, and underlined that ”those who want to buy luxury goods will have to pay more,” he warned.
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 06:30 UTC
Kennedy killed by CIA conspiracy for acting weak with Cuba, claims Maduro

President John F Kennedy was murdered by a CIA conspiracy including groups linked to the anti-Castro and Sicilian mafias because he was 'weak' with Cuba, claimed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro who remembered events of 50 years ago in Dallas.