Politics

Friday, December 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
President Bush revokes pardon to NY property developer

US President George W Bush has taken the unusual step of reversing a pardon he had announced only a day earlier for a New York property developer. Isaac Robert Toussie, convicted of making false statements to a government department and mail fraud, was one of 19 people President Bush pardoned on Tuesday.
Friday, December 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands request representation in de-mining work force

Falkland Islands Councillors have made a formal request to UK authorities for what a spokesperson described as, “full and proper representation of the Falkland Islands view”, in the proposed working party on de-mining in the Falklands.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
China's Yuan first steps to replace US dollar in Asian trade

China has said it is to allow some trade with its neighbours to be settled with its currency the Yuan. The pilot scheme was announced in a package of measures designed to help exporters hit by the global downturn.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva choice confirmed as presidential hopeful

Brazil's ruling Workers Party, (PT) has announced its full support for cabinet chief Dilma Rousseff as candidate for the presidential elections of 2010. PT chairman Ricardo Berzoni made the official statement last Wednesday after meeting with President Lula da Silva in Government House, Planalto.
Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands Governor: new Constitution, democracy milestone

Falkland Islands governor Alan Huckle in his Christmas message described the new constitution which becomes effective next January first as a democracy and accountability milestone for the Islands.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine federal court will investigate ex President Kirchner

An Argentine court will investigate former President Nestor Kirchner, the husband and predecessor of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, over possible irregularities in government contracts, court officials confirmed on Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, December 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Carnival brings a touch of the Caribbean to the South Atlantic; High winds wreak havoc with roofs... and holiday plans; Running to Help the Heroes; A Christmas Message from His Excellency the Governor Mr Alan Huckle
Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
EU-Brazil agree common position for London G20 summit

Visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva agreed on Monday to take a common EU-Brazil position to the next G20 summit dealing with the global financial crisis.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
France to help Brazil build its first nuclear powered submarine

Brazilian Defence minister Nelson Jobim announced Monday an agreement with France for the construction of a nuclear submarine. Jobim said France would help build a yard in Rio do Janeiro for the assembling of four conventional Scorpone submarines and one nuclear powered.
Monday, December 22nd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Leading global warming experts join Obama's cabinet

US President-elect Barack Obama has nominated two leading global warming specialists for key science posts in his administration. Harvard physicist John Holdren will be Mr Obama's scientific adviser while marine biologist Jane Lubchenco will head the US oceanic research body.