Politics

Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 03:40 UTC
PM Brown Steps Down to Open Way for Labour Government with Lib Dems

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will step down as Labour leader by September, as his party opens formal talks with the Lib Dems about forming a government.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 01:14 UTC
Lula da Silva Criticizes “Capitalist Myopia” and Food Prices Global Speculation

Brazilian president Lula da Silva thanked the United Nations for the two prizes awarded for his leadership in fighting hunger and poverty with a strong speech condemning rich countries, global speculation and “capitalist myopia”.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:38 UTC
FAO Honors Lula da Silva for Leadership in Fight Against Hunger

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) honoured Brazilian President Lula da Silva for his leadership in the fight against hunger and inadequate nutrition in his country and across the world.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Sir Elton John’s “Jesus Super-Intelligent Gay Man” Comment Bans him for Egypt

Sir Elton John, 63, has been banned from performing in Egypt over his views on homosexuality and religion. The outspoken British pop icon was due to play a private show on 18 May but has been told he is not welcome.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:33 UTC
Former Allies but Later Staunch Critics of Chávez Sentenced to Years of Prison

A former Venezuelan defence minister who has become a staunch critic of President Hugo Chávez was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for alleged misappropriation of funds in connection with the purchase of military equipment.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 20:38 UTC
Falklands Government to Take Stronger Stance at UN Meeting in June

The Falkland Islands Government intend to take a, “stronger and more productive stance” at next month’s UN meeting in New York of the United Nations ‘Special Committee of 24’ on decolonisation.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 18:19 UTC
Brazilian Contract for Jet Fighters, Another Chip in the EU/Mercosur Trade Talks

French resistance to the resumption of Mercosur European Union trade talks caused great disappointment among the block’s members, but Brazil believes it has a strong bargaining chip for a greater opening of the European agriculture market: the several billions US dollars fighter planes contract for the Brazilian Air Force.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 05:45 UTC
Serra Wants Mercosur With Member Vote Linked to GDP and Population

Leading Brazilian presidential candidate José Serra said it was “very good” for his campaign that Venezuela’s leader Hugo Chávez should openly support his main competitor incumbent hopeful Dilma Rousseff and again warned about the shortcomings of Mercosur.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 05:38 UTC
Cameron Inching Closer to 10 Downing, but Minority Government an Option

Negotiators for Conservative David Cameron and Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg completed their third session in search of a deal to form a new British government as they faced pressure to reassure investors over political stability.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 03:39 UTC
UNASUR Agrees to Boost Defense Expenditure Transparency

The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) agreed over the week end to boost defence expending transparency to ensure regional stability which, according to Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador is threatened by a controversial military agreement between United States and Colombia.