December 11, 2013
Pope Francis named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Pope Francis has been named Person of the Year by Time magazine. During his nine months in office, the Pope had pulled "the papacy out of the palace and into the streets", managing editor Nancy Gibbs said. "Rarely has a new player on the world…
December 11, 2013
Obama-Castro Handshake Draws Attention at Mandela Tribute
Tuesday's memorial service for Nelson Mandela generated some informal diplomacy and political controversy, alongside the praise for the late South African president. In a moment caught by television cameras, U.S. President Barack Obama shook hands…
December 11, 2013
Japan to Beef Up Military in Response to China: Panel
Japan will set up a new amphibious military unit and deploy surveillance drones as part of its new defense plan in response to China's growing military power. The proposals were included in drafts of new security strategy and defense guidelines…
December 11, 2013
Burma Frees 44 Political Prisoners
Burma has released 44 political prisoners, in the latest step towards fulfilling President Thein Sein's promise to free all political detainees by the end of the year. Even after the amnesty Wednesday, activists say at least 40 political prisoners…
December 11, 2013
Ukraine PM Requests $27 Billion in Aid for EU Deal
Security forces are pulling back from crowds of protesters around a central square in Ukraine's capital after a night of clashes between police and pro-European Union demonstrators. Scuffles between the two groups took place early Wednesday in…
December 11, 2013
More Than 60,000 Pay Tribute to Mandela in Johannesburg
More than 60,000 people gathered in Johannesburg Tuesday for a memorial service to honor late South African President Nelson Mandela. A steady rain did not stop mourners from singing and dancing in tribute to Mr. Mandela, as speakers praised his…
December 11, 2013
GTBA had great action in Grand Turk last week
The GTBA kicked started their games over the weekend on Friday December 6, 2013. In Game 1 the Ryders defeated the Police 77 to 70. Pierre of the Police scored 18pts, 7rebounds, 1steals and 1assits. Forbes scored…
December 7, 2013
PABA continues in Provo
The Knights made a grand return to the PABA league by whipping the Tci Supersonics 102-41. Point guard for the Sonics Rangel Suero scored 21points and John Mimes assisted him with 17 pts and 8 Rebounds. But the player of the game was Kadis Simmons…
December 7, 2013
India face Olympic ban over ‘rules of good governance’
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says India face expulsion from the Olympic movement unless they comply with ethics rules. India were suspended by the IOC last year because of government interference in its election process.…
December 7, 2013
Kobe’s minutes to be limited initially
Kobe Bryant was on the court for nearly every minute of the seven games he played last April before tearing his Achilles. He'll be much scarcer when he makes his long-awaited return in the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Toronto Raptors on…