Politics

Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 17:19 UTC
Olympics return to Japan despite Fukushima; in final vote Tokyo defeated Istanbul

Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, capitalizing on its reputation as a “safe pair of hands” and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Tokyo defeated Istanbul 60-36 in the final round of secret voting Saturday by the International Olympic Committee. Madrid was eliminated earlier after an initial tie with Istanbul.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 02:13 UTC
Final presentation from three PMs to decide what city will host 2020 Olympics

From the Fukushima nuclear leak to the war in Syria to Europe's economic crisis, the choice of the host city for the 2020 Olympics is fraught with risks. Picking the site with the least risks shapes up as the challenge for the International Olympic Committee on Saturday in a tight three-city contest that members say is too close to call.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 02:08 UTC
Depending on Obama Wednesday’s reply, Rousseff will decide on her visit to Washington

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, angered by a recent report that the US government spied on her communications, said on Friday that President Barack Obama had taken responsibility for what happened and that she may proceed with a planned visit to Washington next month.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 02:03 UTC
Brazil investing millions in improving security of its communications to avoid US dragnet

Angered by recent revelations that the United States spied on its emails and phone calls and even its president, Brazil's government is speeding up efforts to improve the security of its communications - and hopefully keep more of its secrets under wraps.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:56 UTC
Opinion polls coincide Dilma is recovering the hearts of Brazilian voters

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's popularity recovered from a recent drop caused by massive street protests as the government tried to deal with the sluggish economy and concern that inflation will rise the Estado de S. Paulo newspaper reported on Friday.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:41 UTC
Falklands’ referendum recognized by CPA members and South Africa as ‘free and fair’

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association during its conference in Johannesburg noted a motion recognising the Falkland Islands Referendum as a free and fair expression of the Falkland Islanders wishes and their right to Self-Determination.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:34 UTC
Gibraltar: CPA calls on Spain to cease immediately all political pressure and threats

Delegates at the 59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa, including Falklands’ delegates approved a motion expressing strong support for Gibraltar and denouncing Spanish political pressure on the Rock as “totally unacceptable”.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:26 UTC
UK peers and members of Parliament will attend Gibraltar National Day

A large group of UK peers, Members of Parliament and Members of the European Parliament will attend Gibraltar’s National Day, next week, has been released. On Thursday a long list of representatives from other Overseas Territories including MLA Ian Hansen from the Falkland Islands was announced.
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:22 UTC
Rajoy and Cameron meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Russia

While Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy held a one-to-one meeting with his British counterpart David Cameron on the G20 Summit sidelines in Russia to discuss the Gibraltar sovereignty dispute, officials of the British overseas territory accused Madrid of setting a “pre-war environment.”
Saturday, September 7th 2013 - 01:14 UTC
Extremist group protest against Prince Anne outside Buenos Aires Opera House

With faces covered, flags and sticks the Argentine fundamentalist group Quebracho staged a protest in front of Buenos Aires Colon Opera House where the opening ceremony of the International Olympic Committee took place on Friday evening and which includes among its members Princess Anne.