August 12, 2013
Kerry hopeful on Mid-East talks despite settlement move
The US has urged the Palestinians "not to react adversely" to Israel's approval of 1,200 new settlement homes only days before peace talks resume. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday's move was "to some degree expected", but stressed that…
August 12, 2013
44 People Shot Dead in Nigerian Mosque
Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed at least 44 people in an attack on a mosque in the north of the country. The officials said men dressed in army fatigues opened fire at the mosque outside Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria's Borno state,…
August 12, 2013
Bombs Kill 22 Iraqis Near Baghdad
Two bombs near Baghdad killed at least 22 people Monday in another day of violence in Iraq. A suicide bomber killed 16 in a crowded cafe in the town of Balad, north of the capital. Another bomb blew up near a sports field in Muqdadiyah, also north…
August 12, 2013
US Crime Kingpin Bulger Guilty of Murder and Conspiracy
A jury in the northeastern U.S. city of Boston has found former crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger guilty on charges of murder and racketeering, following a two-month high-profile trial. The 83-year-old Bulger was charged with committing or ordering…
August 12, 2013
US Court says NYPD ‘Stop-and-Search’ Violates Rights
A U.S. judge has ruled the New York Police Department has violated the rights of tens of thousands of people by intentionally discriminating against racial minorities with its controversial "stop-and-search" policy. But New York Mayor Michael…
August 12, 2013
Turks and Caicos Cabinet Statement 7 August 2013
His Excellency the Governor, Ric Todd, chaired the 17th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 7 August 2013 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk. All Ministers were present at the meeting except the Minister for Environment and Home…
August 10, 2013
Crime Report for August 9th,2013
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a Burglary which occurred at a home in Five Cays Providenciales. The Complainant stated that the home was secured on Thursday 8th August 2013 at 10:30am and on the same date at 3:30pm…
August 5, 2013
Forecast for 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season lowered
Weather forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU) have lowered their prediction for the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “We continue to anticipate an above-average season in 2013, although we have lowered our forecast slightly due to anomalous…
August 5, 2013
Former administration was eavesdropping on citizens — Grenada PM
Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell told legislators that equipment capable of intercepting communications had been purchased by the previous administration. “We found one piece that has the ability to monitor a person’s home from as far a…
August 5, 2013
British naval vessel to help with Jamaica’s drug fight
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