May 11, 2012
Romain Virgo drops ‘The System’ album
Singer Romain Virgo this week released his explosive sophomore album, The System. The album which exhibits Virgo's musical growth since releasing his self-titled debut album, Romain Virgo in June 2010, features 15 hard-hitting tracks. He says this…
May 11, 2012
US rapper Nas samples Super Cat song
American rapper Nas has sampled Super Cat's Dance Inna New York for a song on his upcoming album. Super Cat's song was released in the 90s but has been sampled for Nas' song The Don, which is one of the singles that will appear on his summer album…
May 11, 2012
Heat apologize to Amare Stoudemire
The Miami Heat issued a statement Thursday apologizing to the New York Knicks and Amare Stoudemire for Miami's arena announcer mocking the forward when he fouled of Wednesday's playoff game. Heat announcer Michael Baiamonte referred to Stoudemire…
May 11, 2012
Twin Car Bombs in Syrian Capital Kill 55
Two suicide car bombs that exploded in the Syrian capital near a state intelligence compound Thursday killed at least 55 people and wounded another 370, making it the country's deadliest attack since an opposition uprising began 14 months ago.…
May 11, 2012
US Agents Break Up Honduran Cocaine Ring
U.S. federal agents have arrested 28 people for allegedly running a cocaine smuggling ring between Honduras and northern Virginia. Officials say many of the suspects are illegal immigrants from Honduras. Investigators say that the ring used…
May 11, 2012
JPMorgan Reveals $2 Billion Trading Loss
The chief executive of JPMorgan Chase — America's largest bank — revealed Thursday that the bank recently lost $2 billion in the same complex, risky trades that helped bring on the 2008 financial crisis. Jamie Dimon called the bank's actions an…
May 11, 2012
World markets recover from stumble over Europe elections
Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardise Europe’s plans for fighting its debt crisis. Greek voters over the weekend punished mainstream…
May 11, 2012
Protests in Guinea Turn Violent
Police in Guinea have used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters demanding the government open talks with the opposition about the organization of the long-delayed legislative elections. A VOA reporter said clashes between police and…
May 11, 2012
US oil prices lower, further declines expected
Brent crude continued its descent, falling by 18 cents per barrel to US$113.02 yesterday. But benchmark US oil rose slightly, adding 42 cents to US$97.23. Analysts say oil prices should keep falling this summer if supplies grow as expected. OPEC…
May 11, 2012
Gov’t tables $612b budget
Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips has tabled a $612 billion budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. This is $76 billion or approximately 14 per cent more than the $536 billion which was allocated for expenditure last year. The budget includes…