December 10, 2011
Syrian Forces Kill 15 as Protests Spread
Syrian activists say security forces have killed at least 24 people, including several children, as anti-government protests spread nationwide. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told VOA three boys, ages 10, 12, 14, were shot…
December 8, 2011
Sandusky arrested on new charges, jailed after failing to post bail
Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was jailed Wednesday after new child sex abuse charges were filed against him based on the claims of new two accusers, one of whom says he screamed in vain for help while Sandusky attacked him…
December 8, 2011
Alec Baldwin leaves Twitter after American Airlines row
The Twitter account of the Hollywood and TV actor, Alec Baldwin, has been deactivated. Mr Baldwin had been a prolific tweeter and made headlines this week after writing that he had been kicked off an American Airlines plane for playing a game on…
December 8, 2011
Mash star Harry Morgan dies aged 96
Actor Harry Morgan, best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in US TV show Mash, has died aged 96. The star died at his Los Angeles home after suffering from pneumonia, his family confirmed. Mike Farrell, who played BJ Hunnicutt in the military…
December 8, 2011
European Central Bank cuts interest rates back to 1%
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates back to their historic low of 1%, as expected by markets. The quarter-point cut comes as crisis and recession threaten the eurozone. The decision comes just ahead of a "do-or-die" Brussels summit of…
December 8, 2011
Corzine: ‘I don’t know where the money is’
Jon Corzine, the former chief executive officer of the bankrupt broker MF Global, apologized for his firm's failure Thursday and told a House committee that he doesn't know where the missing money went. "I simply do not know where the money is, or…
December 8, 2011
LIAT passengers still stranded
Passengers using LIAT flight service were left stranded for a second day as pilots called in sick again. As of Tuesday, pilots have been calling in sick as they protest the dismissal of one of their colleagues on Monday. In a release issued…
December 8, 2011
Women CEOs Say Debt Uncertainty and Regulation Hurt Job Growth
Women business leaders meeting with Republican lawmakers said tax burdens, duplicative government rules, an unskilled workforce and congressional deadlock on the deficit are hurting job creation and the economy. “Like everyone else, we need…
December 8, 2011
Caribbean blasts UK for increased travel tax
THE CARIBBEAN has strongly criticised the United Kingdom government, accusing it of showing complete disregard for the region's future economic prosperity and the role of tourism in its development. In a press release on Tuesday, both the…
December 8, 2011
Oil back above $101 despite US supply growth
Oil is back above $101 per barrel after earlier losing ground when a government report showed an unexpected increase in supplies. Weakening demand for gasolene and other petroleum products was the cause. Benchmark West Texas Interme-diate on…