Politics

Sunday, March 1st 2009 - 23:00 UTC
UK taken by surprise reaffirms sovereignty over Gibraltar waters

The British Government reaffirmed Friday its sovereignty over Gibraltar waters and said it would urgently investigate how they came to be designated as a European protected site under Spanish responsibility, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Sunday, March 1st 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Portrait of Margaret Thatcher unveiled in 10 Downing Street

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher returned to 10 Downing Street earlier this week. A portrait of Thatcher, painted by British artist Richard Stone, was unveiled on Wednesday. The artist said he had chosen as a historic portrait that of Mrs. Thatcher after the Falklands war.
Sunday, March 1st 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Unemployment (social unrest), main threat admits China

The biggest challenge facing China is not slowing growth but unemployment, which could trigger social unrest, a Chinese government minister has said. Commerce Minister Chen Deming told the BBC that when economic growth slowed “the chances of possible social unrest increase as well”.
Sunday, March 1st 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Tenth anniversary of Mines Ban treaty entry into force

Ten years after the historic treaty banning antipersonnel mines became binding international law campaigners in some 60 countries around the globe are taking action this week to once again draw the world's attention to the horrific consequences of landmines and to call for renewed efforts toward a mine-free world.
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.