April 15, 2015
Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez guilty of murder
Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of his friend, another American footballer. Relatives of the victim wept in the Massachusetts courthouse as the verdict was announced on live…
April 15, 2015
PDM OUTRAGED AT GOVERNMENT’S CONTINOUS ATTEMPTS TO BY PASS TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS
In another release to RTC, the PDM says they are outraged with Government to side step the people of the TCI. "The PDM has been reliably informed that the Rufus Ewing led PNP Administration is once again by passing its people and is blatantly…
April 15, 2015
PABA Playoffs is in full swing
The mighty Stallions galloped over the Hustlerz 77-58 to take a 1 nil lead in game 1 of the PABA playoffs. Capt Kirk Adams fought valiantly to try and save his Huslterz but to no avail. He finished the game with 22 pts, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and…
April 15, 2015
St Lucia imposes ban on poultry products from United States
St Lucia has placed a ban on poultry products from the United States after the country confirmed the Avian flu in eight states. "The Avian flu is designated as either Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI)…
April 15, 2015
Gay replaces Gatlin for the Jamaica Invitational
American sprinter Tyson Gay has been added to the line-up of the Jamaica International Invitational, replacing compatriot Justin Gatlin, who was forced to withdraw due to other commitments. Gatlin was earlier announced to compete in the 100m at the…
April 15, 2015
Mayweather & Pacquiao will be penultimate fight
Floyd Mayweather says he will fight just once more after next month's clash with Manny Pacquiao because he no longer enjoys the sport. The unbeaten American's 2 May fight with Pacquiao is the fifth of a six-fight contract with broadcaster Showtime.…
April 15, 2015
Iran’s Leader Dismisses US Congressional Role in Nuclear Deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is in talks to reach a final nuclear agreement with six world powers, not with U.S. lawmakers. Rouhani's remarks on Wednesday were an apparent reaction to developments Tuesday in Washington, where President…
April 15, 2015
Cuba Welcomes Removal From US Terrorism Sponsor List
Cuba is praising President Barack Obama's decision to remove the Caribbean island nation from Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism. Josefina Vidal, Havana's chief diplomat for U.S. affairs, issued a statement Tuesday welcoming Obama's…
April 15, 2015
EU Accuses Google of Abusing Its Internet Search Dominance
The European Union is accusing Google of abusing its dominant position in Internet searches, alleging the American technology giant is violating the 28-nation bloc's antitrust laws. EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Wednesday…
April 15, 2015
China Economic Growth Hits 6-Year Low
China's economy grew at its slowest pace in six years last quarter, according to data released Wednesday, raising fresh concerns over the condition of the world's second largest economy. Growth declined to 7 percent in the first quarter of 2015,…