Politics

Friday, October 24th 2014 - 04:54 UTC
Falklands arrangements for observance of Remembrance Sunday 9 November

The elected government of the Falkland Islands has made the following arrangements for Sunday 9 November 2014, Remembrance Sunday, which will begin the annual service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 09:30 am and led by Reverend Canon Paul Kerr and other local ministers.
Friday, October 24th 2014 - 04:43 UTC
Falklands' veterans involved in 'clean up' after the war receive campaign medals

Falkland Islands veterans who arrived to 'clean up' after the war ended have finally been given their campaign medals after 32 years. David Cameron handed the servicemen the South Atlantic Medal in Downing Street on Wednesday after a long-awaited review found they should have been recognized for their service in 1982, according to a report from Dan Bloom for the MailOnline.
Friday, October 24th 2014 - 04:20 UTC
Argentine farmers agree release grains following accord with government

Argentine grain exports will total US$5.7 billion in the fourth quarter of the calendar year, the CIARA and CEC chambers promised on Wednesday, after seemingly successful negotiations with the government of President Cristina Fernandez that is eager to inject much-needed export dollars into the economy.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 06:31 UTC
Dilma numerically ahead of Neves, in the fourth poll in three days

Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff pulled ahead again in a new poll ahead of Brazil's presidential election and she appears to be the favorite to win Sunday's runoff although the vote is still too close to call.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 06:23 UTC
Uruguay pollsters agree on a runoff and divided parliament, on Sunday' election

The last round of public opinion polls in anticipation of Uruguay's Sunday general election (Executive and legislative), released on Wednesday evening by the main television channels, shows that the next government will not enjoy a majority in congress and there will be a presidential runoff at the end of November.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 06:06 UTC
Mujica says people who like money too much must be kicked out of politics

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said that the people “who like money too much must be kicked out of politics” because they are a 'real danger' and can get confused with what is the prospect of “a good government”, and make citizens non believers in the system.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:57 UTC
US Appeals court sends Argentina back to Judge Griesa on BONY's case

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday dismissed the Argentine government's appeal of an order directing Bank of New York Mellon Corp to hold onto 539 million dollars the country deposited for its restructured bondholders.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:52 UTC
Neves wants Brazil to have the Pacific Alliance as an integration reference

Brazilian presidential opposition candidate Aecio Neves insisted that if elected he will review Mercosur rules and make them “more flexible” so that the country can reach bilateral agreements with third parties and not limited by the consensus clause of the trade block. He also mentioned the Pacific Alliance as a pragmatic integration reference.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:39 UTC
Tax-office chief admits 'business links' between Cristina Fernandez and a controversial businessman

Argentina's head of the tax office, Ricardo Echegaray admitted 'business links' between president Cristina Fernandez and businessman Lazaro Baez, who has been accused of money laundering and falsifying documents.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 04:38 UTC
Garcia-Margallo 'absolutely convinced' UK voted for Spain to join UN Security Council

Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, said he was “absolutely convinced” that the British Government backed Spain’s bid to join the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member.