Politics

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Financial crisis, Iran and Falklands in Cristina's UN bag

In her first speech before the United Nations General Assembly Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner mocked United States policies, reiterated Iran should extradite officials allegedly involved in terrorist actions in Argentine territory and insisted on claiming sovereignty over the Malvinas/Falklands.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK recognition of migrant children's rights hails UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) applauded this week the decision by the British Government to grant children seeking asylum, migrant children and those trafficked into the country the same rights as British children, including their right to education, health care and social services.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lula da Silva calls for reforms to stop “anarchy of speculation”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva called for vigorous action to reform multilateral institutions and enable them to prevent a future financial crisis. In a speech Tuesday before the UN General Assembly Lula da Silva said financial, food, energy, environmental and migratory crises reveal the multilateral system must be overhauled to meet 21st Century challenges.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers insist on end to CFK “superpowers”

Argentine farm leaders this week end urged the federal government to put an end to the so-called superpowers that allow the Cabinet Chief office to reallocate funds.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Nuclear powered “Peter the Great” en route to Venezuela

A fleet of Russian warships is heading to Venezuelan waters for joint naval war games in November, the biggest since the end of the Cold War. The fleet left its base at Severomorosk in the Arctic and is headed by a nuclear powered cruiser.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
PM Brown admits mistakes but “I have the experience”

Gordon Brown has admitted he had made mistakes as Britain's Prime Minister and promised: “I will do better”. In an interview ahead of the crucial conference speech on which his future as Prime Minister may depend, Mr Brown insisted he remained the right man to shepherd Britain's economy through global financial turmoil.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Expectation with Mrs. Kirchner first UN assembly speech

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is scheduled to attend on Tuesday the official opening and later address the 63rd General Assembly of the United Nations.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Growing concern over soaring Asia-Pacific migration impact

A United Nations-supported meeting opening Monday in Bangkok is closely looking at the impact of migration in Asia and the Pacific – where the number of international migrants has skyrocketed from 28 million to 53 million in just under half a century – on socio-economic development in the region.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Lula's success confirms “God is Brazilian”

“God has publicly admitted that he's Brazilian” said President Lula da Silva on the campaign trial for the coming municipal elections next October 5 underlining the achievements of his administration since he took office in January 2003.
Monday, September 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Historic: Falklands Council agrees on draft constitution

AFTER eight years of debate, consultation and careful consideration, history was made on Friday in the Falkland Islands when elected members agreed that the draft Constitution should be formally submitted to Her Majesty's Government.