Politics

Friday, November 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Outrage in UK over arrest, office search of shadow minister

Britain's political system reacted with outrage to the arrest of shadow Immigration minister Damian Green and the search of his home by the police. Liberal Democrats have called the arrest a “mayday warning” for democracy amid cross-party anger over the move.
Friday, November 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK granted ten year extension to clear Falklands minefields

The States Parties to the Ottawa Convention for the elimination of anti personnel mines granted Friday the United Kingdom a ten year extension to the deadline for the clearance of minefields on the disputed Falkland Islands.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Medvedev raises Russia's profile in Latin America

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to help Venezuela start a nuclear energy program on Wednesday as President Hugo Chavez hailed Moscow's deepening ties in Latin America as a reflection of declining U.S. influence.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
G20 summit in London next April with President Obama

The next summit of the Group of 20 countries on the global economic crisis will be held in London on April 2 next year, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced on Wednesday. It will also be Barack Obama first visit to London as the new US president.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Drugs controversy: US suspends Bolivia's special trade benefits

The White House said President George Bush has suspended special trade benefits with Bolivia because of its failure to cooperate in drug-fighting efforts.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK to begin Falklands de-mining; full clearance: 10 years

The United Kingdom announced this week in Geneva it would begin mine clearance of three areas in the Falkland Islands and at the same time confirmed its request for a ten year extension for the full de-mining, as contemplated under the terms of the Ottawa convention.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK will sign Cluster Munitions Convention Monday in Oslo

A three-year extension to the United Kingdom de-mining program, which will continue vital work to reduce the number of casualties caused by land mines and cluster munitions across the globe, was announced by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russia wants high-tech cooperation with Brazil

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on a Latinamerican tour to expand alliances and business opportunities said on Tuesday he wanted to double trade with Brazil and expand cooperation in hi-tech areas.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UN sponsored disarmament events in Korea and Brazil

Two United Nations disarmament events kick off Tuesday in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Brazil as part of the world body's efforts to promote the non-proliferation of weapons across the globe.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Greenlanders vote yes to expanding autonomy

Greenland voters overwhelmingly support a plan to give their country more autonomy from Denmark, official results of a non-binding referendum showed Wednesday.