November 13, 2012
Haitian government seeks close to $40 million in aid in wake of Hurricane Sandy
The United Nations and the government of Haiti are seeking close to $40 million in extra funding for humanitarian needs in the Caribbean nation in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.“An additional $39.9 million is required to…
November 13, 2012
Woman dies after swallowing cocaine to avoid arrest – Autopsy result ‘NO COCAINE FOUND IN HER SYSTEM
There are now more questions than answers in the death of 32 yar old Stacy Ramdeen who was was reported to have died shortly after ingesting cocaine after police raided her home last Thursday.At the Forensic Science Centre, yesterday, the autopsy…
November 13, 2012
Eight year old boy found hanging
What triggered an eight year old to take his own life? Or is too soon to say he did take his own life, since police in Trinidad has started their investigations into this latest tragic incident?Demario Ragoonanan, was found unconscious, hanging by a…
November 13, 2012
JLP gears up for annual conference
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says its upcoming annual conference will be focused on having face to face discussion with delegates island wide on the party’s way forward. This is the JLP's first annual conference since two massive electoral…
November 13, 2012
Kartel Trial hits snag
The trial of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel hit a snag when it was called up for mention in the Corporate Area Resident Magis-trate's Court yesterday. Kartel was before the courts for attempting to pervert the course of justice. Vybz Kartel,…
November 13, 2012
Two Killed in Bicycle Bomb Blast in Pakistan
Pakistani police say two people were killed and 10 wounded when a bomb planted on a bicycle exploded in southwestern Pakistan. The device exploded on a road near Quetta, the capital of restive Baluchistan province, as a military convoy passed by.…
November 13, 2012
CIA Denies Petraeus’ Mistress Claim It Took Prisoners in Benghazi
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is denying a claim by former CIA chief David Petraeus' mistress and biographer that the agency detained militants in Libya before the September attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. CIA spokesman Preston…
November 13, 2012
Greece Sells Bonds to Avoid Default Friday
Cash-strapped Greece has raised the money it needs to help it avoid a default later this week, but says it still urgently needs more bailout funds in the coming days. The Athens government sold more than $5 billion in bonds Tuesday, which coupled…
November 13, 2012
Obama Meeting with Union Leaders on US Fiscal Cliff
U.S. labor leaders are meeting with President Barack Obama Tuesday, calling on him to reject deep cuts in pensions and health care for the elderly as he works to resolve crucial government financial issues by the end of the year. Newly re-elected,…
November 13, 2012
Three Die in Italy Floods
Heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least three people dead in central Italy. Authorities say three power utility workers died when their car fell off a collapsed bridge in Tuscany late Monday. Thousands of people lost power as towns were cut…