Politics

Friday, February 27th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Neighbours from hell' - Visiting MPs speak out about Argentina; Flying visit for Princess Royal; As Endurance prepares for a piggy-back home.
Friday, February 27th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
US troop pullout plan according Pte. Obama

Barack Obama, the US president, has announced that US combat forces will leave Iraq by August 2010.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
US Lower House passes bill easing travel to Cuba

The US House of Representatives passed on Wednesday a bill that should lead to the easing of restrictions on Cuban-Americans wanting to travel to Cuba. The provisions are part of a spending bill and must pass in the Senate - where it faces some opposition - before it becomes law.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Milestone ruling for Malvinas war veterans victims of abuse

Malvinas war veterans and human rights groups hailed a ruling from an Argentine federal magistrate who stated that acts of torture and abuse committed against Argentine soldiers by their officers during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict with Britain do not prescribe since they are “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes”.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Princess Royal to visit Falkland Islands in March

TWO years after her last visit HRH The Princess Royal will be returning to the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Top level meeting between Latam and Obama presidency

Brazil defended political diversity in Latinamerica and the change of attitude of the region towards the Cuba issue during the first official meeting in Washington of a Latinamerican representative with the highest ranking officer of President Barack Obama administration, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
British de-mining experts team to visit Falklands

A de-mining reconnaissance team will visit the Falkland Islands from March 2 until March 6.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
British catholic bishop apologizes over Holocaust controversy

A British bishop whose denial of the Holocaust embroiled Pope Benedict XVI in controversy has apologised for his remarks, a Catholic news agency said. Bishop Richard Williamson, with the conservative Society of St Pius X, had faced worldwide criticism over a television interview in which he said no Jews were gassed during the Holocaust.
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Argentina reacts strongly to CIA report on possible instability

The Argentine government summoned on Thursday the US ambassador in Buenos Aires to demand an explanation regarding a report from newly appointed CIA chief Leon Panetta which states that Argentina, given the current world crisis could face a serious economic situation and instability.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Prince Charles and Camila expected in Chile in early March

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting Chile from Sunday 8 March to Wednesday 11 March 2009. According to a release from the British Embassy in Santiago Charles and Camila are scheduled to have an audience with Chilean president Michelle Bachelet Monday morning, March 9th.