Politics

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:13 UTC

  Falklands’ lawmaker resigns; lacks time to share Legislative agenda work

  

  The government of the Falkland Islands confirmed Thursday morning that Glenn Ross has resigned from the Legislative Assembly. A release from Gilbert House states that Members of the Legislative Assembly regret his resignation which with immediate effect, was accepted by His Excellency the Governor.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:11 UTC

  Thatcher’s pays tribute to admiral who persuaded her to send Task Force to the Falklands

  

  Former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher has paid tribute to one of the Royal Navy's most senior commanders during the 1982 Falklands conflict following his death. Former Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Leach, died on Tuesday aged 87.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:09 UTC

  How do Falklands and Argentina youngsters learn about history of their countries

  

  A British university research project is being conducted which will examine how youth from the Falkland Islands (or the Islas Malvinas as defined in Argentina) and Argentina learn about the history of their territories and nation-state. The study will also reflect on the perspectives of youth in the region regarding the ongoing tensions between the UK and Argentina.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 06:49 UTC

  Venezuelan industry says it’s the “worst possible moment” to join Mercosur

  

  While for the Venezuelan government Mercosur has become the main priority following its recent exit from the Community of Andean Nations, CAN, the country’s private sector claims it is the worst moment possible for such a move.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 06:43 UTC

  UN claims human rights violations in Brazil’s preparations for World Cup

  

  An independent United Nations human rights expert this week voiced concern about alleged displacement and evictions in various cities across Brazil as the country prepares to host the 2014 soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 06:33 UTC

  Gibraltar and Guardia Civil boats clash in disputed waters

  

  A new row flared between Spain and Gibraltar after police from the British Overseas territory charged on Tuesday that one of its boats was damaged in a clash with Spanish police vessels that illegally entered its waters.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 06:27 UTC

  Record Latino turnout in US 2010 mid term election, but well below potential

  

  More than 6.6 million Latinos voted in the legislative elections last November, a record Hispanic turnout in a non-presidential election year, according to a new study.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 02:38 UTC

  Indian minister visits Uruguay and Argentina to promote trade with Mercosur

  

  A top level Indian business delegation headed by Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia is travelling to Argentina and Uruguay to boost ties with Mercosur, according to the Indo-Asian news agency.

• Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 01:37 UTC

  White House releases Obama’s birth certificate to put end “to ongoing silliness”

  

  The White House released copies of President Barack Obama's original long-form birth certificate Wednesday, seeking to put an end to persistent rumors that he was not born in the United States.

• Wednesday, April 27th 2011 - 08:34 UTC

  Brazilian government trying to calm inflation fears; warns of ‘prolonged effort’

  

  Brazil’s central bank President Alexandre Tombini admitted that slowing inflation back to target next year will require a “prolonged” and incisive effort.