Month: June 2011

June 23, 2011

Obama Orders 33,000 Troops Out of Afghanistan

U.S. President Barack Obama goes to New York Thursday to promote his plan to…

June 23, 2011

US Authorities Capture Alleged Gangster Linked to 19 Murders

U.S. authorities have captured an alleged gangster linked to 19 murders after he had been on the run for more than 16 years. The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it arrested James (Whitey) Bulger, along with his longtime girlfriend, Catherine…

June 23, 2011

Wimbledon 2011: Rafael Nadal beats Ryan Sweeting

Defending champion Rafael Nadal crushed Ryan Sweeting 6-3 6-2 6-4 to move swiftly into round…

June 23, 2011

Suns president Babby: Nash will not be traded. Period.

The Phoenix Suns are again shooting down Steve Nash trade rumors. Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby emphatically said that the two-time league MVP isn't going anywhere, and he added center Marcin Gortat to the untouchable list. In…

June 23, 2011

Warner condemns leaked FIFA bribery report

Former FIFA executive Jack Warner has condemned the leak of an excerpt of FIFA Ethics Committee Report, which brands him as “an accessory to corruption,” as part of an ongoing “malicious agenda” to destroy the cohesion of the Caribbean Football…

June 23, 2011

British High Commission launches 2012 Olympic competition

In an effort to help generate more public interest in the London 2012 Olympic Games, the British High Commission has launched an innovative Olympic competition. Up for grabs is a bag full of London 2012 memorabilia, signed by none other than…

June 23, 2011

Venus prevails in thriller

Five-time champion Venus Williams needed three sets and nearly three hours to overcome the oldest player in the field yesterday and reach the third round at Wimbledon. With rain delaying play on the other courts at the All England Club, Williams…

June 23, 2011

Sammy gives West Indies some hope

Captain Darren Sammy shrugged off an ordinary start to the match to claim four for 52 while opener Adrian Barath hit a stroke-filled 38 to give the West Indies some hope of pulling off a surprise victory on today's fourth day of the fourth Test…

June 23, 2011

Presidents of Guyana and Germany focus on combating climate change

Guyana's President Bharrat Jagdeo spent Wednesday in a series of meetings with German…

June 23, 2011

UN mission urges formation of Haitian government without delay

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti on Wednesday urged the country’s authorities to immediately form a government that will serve the people and fulfil their expectations, after Parliament rejected the man nominated by President…