Politics

Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 23:27 UTC
US warships try to avoid docking in Gibraltar to keep strong relation with Spain

Secret US document newly released by Wikileaks underscores the critical importance of Spain as a strategic logistics hub for the US military. The document details the importance of bases such as Rota, just a short drive from Gibraltar.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:54 UTC
Britain expects increase in tourist numbers to reach 30 million this year

Overseas visits by foreign residents to Britain are likely to increase by 300,000 next year, UK's tourist chiefs have predicted. Numbers will be around 30 million - a 1% rise on the 2010 figure, the VisitBritain organization said.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:27 UTC
Spain will only discuss Gibraltar sovereignty issues with the UK

Spain will not discuss any issue that affects Gibraltar’ sovereignty within the context of the Trilateral Forum, Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez said in an interview over the Christmas break and some its extracts collected in the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:24 UTC
Latin America the most dangerous region for journalists in 2010

Latin America was the most dangerous region for the press in 2010, with 35 of the 105 murders of journalists that occurred worldwide, according to the Swiss-based Press Emblem Campaign.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:18 UTC
US immigration target for 2011: 404.000 deportations, includes screening jails

A record number of immigrants were deported from the United States in 2010 boosted in part by the expansion of the Secure Communities program of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which identifies imprisoned undocumented foreigners.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:07 UTC
President Rousseff promises greater consistence for Mercosur and Unasur

In her inauguration speech Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff promised greater consistence for Mercosur and Unasur so that the region can become an essential component of the “coming multipolar world”. She also anticiapted closer relations with all countries from Latinamerica, the Caribbean and Africa and the peoples of Middle East and a greater role for Brazil in world political and financial affairs.
Friday, December 31st 2010 - 02:49 UTC
Happy New Year to all our subscribers and readers!

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Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 08:06 UTC
According The Times Chile Miners Named “Team of the Year”

The 33 miners who survived 69 days at a depth of some 700 meters (2,300 feet) down a Chilean mine were named “Team of the Year” on Tuesday by The Times of London
Thursday, December 30th 2010 - 05:42 UTC
US withdraws Venezuela envoy's visa

Decision to revoke visa for Venezuela's ambassador to Washington follows rejection of US choice for Caracas.
Wednesday, December 29th 2010 - 20:34 UTC
Falklands: New Governor hopes to help things happen

The recently arrived new Governor in the Falkland Islands, Mr Nigel Haywood, took time recently to talk about his role in the Islands’ weekly newspaper, the Penguin News.