Politics

Friday, January 23rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Fidel Castro writes about Obama, Cristina and his death

Following five weeks of silence the Cuban leader Fidel Castro published on Thursday two letters or “reflections” in less than 24 hours where he addresses current issues as the new US president Barcak Obama, meeting Argentine president Cristina Kirchner and even talks about his health condition and death.
Friday, January 23rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
“Sad pictures” of Falklands' war HMS Intrepid torn apart

London's Mail on line published Friday what it describes as “sad pictures” showing the HMS Intrepid, one of the mainstays of the Falklands Task Force, being torn apart in Britain's biggest ever recycling operation.
Friday, January 23rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Tricky coincidences of Mrs. Kirchner's overseas agenda

The tricky coincidences of Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner diplomatic calendar agenda could again leave her exposed: next April 2nd, which marks the beginning of the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982, will have her in London for a top global economic summit hosted by British PM Gordon Brown.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Constructive relation with Spain enhance Gibraltar conditions

Gibraltar's Chief Minister Peter Caruana declared that the British Overseas Territory's quality of life and socio-economic and political opportunities are enhanced when relations with Spain are the most constructive possible.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama takes presidential oath of office a second time

Barack Obama retook on Wednesday the US presidential oath of office, after the inauguration blunder that was heard throughout the world. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the oath to Mr Obama at the White House in a rare move in which no TV camera crews or news photographers were allowed in.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Overwhelming support for Hillary Clinton Secretary of State

The United States Senate in an overwhelming 94 to 2 vote Wednesday, gave final approval to the nomination of Senator and former First Lady Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Action was delayed by one day because of Republican concerns about fund-raising by former President Bill Clinton's charitable foundation.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
US Coast Guard conditions vessels arriving from Venezuela

As of January 23 the United States Coast Guard is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Venezuela. The measures will be applied to “any type of vessels arriving from Venezuela”.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands are fantastic for training, says RIC commander

The new Falkland Islands Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) rotated in over the New Year Period. They are from 1st Battalion (Cheshire), The Mercian Regiment.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
RIC help Falklands' farmers and prepare for Afghanistan

THE visiting platoon of the 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), --which this year rotates into the new Falkland Island Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) -- has wasted no time getting their boots dirty and have been mucking in on farms on East and West Falklands since their arrival over the New Year.
Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Legal process, ethics, transparency, mark Obama's first day

US President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison within a year. A draft order circulated on Wednesday also called for halting military trials in the prison, where terror suspects had been held for years without trial.