November 12, 2013
China, Russia, Saudi Arabia Win Seats on UN Human Rights Council
China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Cuba have won seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council. The U.N. General Assembly voted Tuesday on 14 new members of the 47-seat council. The vote has upset rights groups that have spoken out against…
November 12, 2013
UN Approves More Troops for AU Force in Somalia
The United Nations Security Council has authorized more than 4,000 new troops for the African Union force battling militants in Somalia. This will bring the force's strength to slightly more than 22,000. The Council also authorized the U.N. to…
November 12, 2013
Police Provides Crime Prevention Tips
The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) would like to remind the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) public to remain vigilant, alert and help us (RTCIPF) prevent and reduce crime in our community. Many crimes in the TCI are crimes…
November 12, 2013
Woman’s body found near shallow grave of T&T man
The police have found a body in an area where the remains of a Trinidadian man, reported missing three weeks ago, was found. The police say are awaiting confirmation as to whether or not the body found is that of his female companion. They said…
November 12, 2013
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win World Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic retained his ATP World Tour Finals title with a convincing win over world number one Rafael Nadal. The Serb, who lost the top ranking to Nadal last month, won 6-3 6-4 at the O2 Arena in London. Djokovic, 26, extended his unbeaten run…
November 12, 2013
PepsiCo makes big investment in India
PepsiCo, the US food and drinks giant behind the Pepsi-Cola, Walkers Crisps and Tropicana brands, is to invest $5.5bn (£3.4bn) in India by 2020. The company said it planned to expand the range of products it sells in the country, and increase its…
November 12, 2013
Congo, M23 Fail to Sign Peace Deal
A Ugandan official says the Democratic Republic of Congo has called off the signing of a peace deal with rebel group M23. The Congolese government and the rebels were scheduled to sign a document in the Ugandan town of Entebbe Monday. But Ugandan…
November 12, 2013
Adele ‘turns down’ £12 million contract ‘to replace Cheryl Cole’ as the face of L’Oreal
She was on the verge of ousting Cheryl Cole as the face of L’Oreal, but Adele has reportedly stunned the French cosmetics brand by walking away from a lucrative deal worth £12 million. The 25-year-old Oscar-winner was said to be embroiled in…
November 10, 2013
UEFA generates 1 billion euros from UK TV rights
European football's governing body has generated more than 1 billion euros from a new British TV rights deal for the Champions League and Europa League. The BT Group, which only launched its sports television channels in August, has bought the…
November 10, 2013
FIFA fines Croatia, Greece over fan racism
FIFA has warned and fined World Cup play-offs teams Croatia and Greece for fans' racist behaviour at qualifying matches last month. FIFA announced the sanctions yesterday but did not order full or partial stadium closures for the play-off matches…