November 20, 2013
More Iran Nuclear Talks Thursday
Iranian and international negotiators are set to continue key talks Thursday that officials on both sides say could lead to an eventual deal limiting Iran's nuclear activities, in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. The Geneva…
November 20, 2013
China Criticizes Spanish Court’s Arrest Orders for Chinese Officials
China has criticized a Spanish court's decision to order the arrest of five former Chinese leaders accused of involvement in "genocidal" policies in Tibet. At a Wednesday briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Beijing wants a…
November 20, 2013
US, Afghanistan Agree on Text for Security Pact
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and Afghanistan have reached an agreement on the final text of a bilateral security pact that will determine the presence of U.S. troops in Afghanistan after 2014. Afghan President Hamid…
November 20, 2013
US President Obama Honors JFK at Gravesite
U.S. President Barack Obama paid tribute to former President John F. Kennedy's legacy to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Mr. Obama was joined Wednesday by former President Bill Clinton, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and former…
November 20, 2013
US, Afghanistan Work to Finalize Pact Before Elders Meeting
The United States and Afghanistan worked to finalize a crucial security pact on Wednesday, a day before more than 2,500 Afghan elders are due to begin debating whether to allow some U.S. troops to stay in the country after 2014. Just before midnight…
November 18, 2013
Broncos hand the Chiefs first loss of the NFL season
With quarterback Peyton Manning's balky right ankle wrapped up tight and then wrapped some more, the Denver Broncos got their first statement win of the season, 27-17 against the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos, for the first…
November 18, 2013
Bolt may reconsider plans to retire after Rio 2016
Jamaican Usain Bolt may ditch plans to retire from track after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The World and Olympic sprint champion said there is a possibility that he would compete at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, making a…
November 18, 2013
Fiji beat Samoa in Rugby quarter-finals
Fiji will meet Australia in the World Cup semi-finals at Wembley next Saturday after a battling win over Samoa in Warrington. Aaron Groom and Wes Naiqama both scored first-half tries while Vitale Junior Roqica went over later in the game. Naiqama…
November 18, 2013
Cameroon reach African-record seventh finals
Cameroon booked their place at the 2014 World Cup after blowing Tunisia away in a convincing 4-1 victory in Yaounde. After last month's first leg in Rades ended goalless, Pierre Webo gave the hosts the perfect start when capitalising on a defensive…
November 18, 2013
PDM Convention concluded this weekend in the city
The People’s Democratic Movement over the weekend held their national convention in Providenciales. Acting Chairman Clarence Selver was confirmed as the party’s national chairman. RTC News understands that elections were held for the positions of…