June 30, 2013
EU provides US$30M boost to Guyana’s sugar industry
The European Union has awarded Guyana US$30 million to help boost the Caribbean country's struggling sugar industry. The money will be used to buy harvesting machines and lessen dependence on cane cutters, many of whom have abandoned fields to work…
June 30, 2013
Britain’s Cameron Visits Afghanistan to Spur Taliban Peace Talks
British Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Saturday to reinvigorate peace talks with the Taliban and reassure the Kabul government of the international community's continued support.After a meeting with Afghan…
June 30, 2013
Obama pays tribute to ailing Mandela, but tries to focus on economic message
Paying tribute to his personal hero, President Barack Obama met privately Saturday with Nelson Mandela's family as the world anxiously awaited news on the condition of the ailing 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader. Obama, who has spoken movingly…
June 30, 2013
Biden asks Ecuador’s president to reject NSA leaker Edward Snowden’s asylum
Vice President Joe Biden has asked Ecuador to turn down an asylum request from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, the country's president said Saturday. Rafael Correa, in a weekly television address, offered little sympathy for the…
June 30, 2013
Tension rises ahead of Egypt protest calling for Morsi’s ouster
Organizers of a mass protest against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi claimed Saturday that more than 22 million people have signed their petition demanding the Islamist leader step down, asserting that the tally was a reflection of how much the…
June 30, 2013
Thousands gather in Istanbul’s to demand justice
Thousands of protesters returned to Istanbul's Taksim Square on Saturday, demanding justice for a demonstrator slain by police fire during demonstrations that have swept Turkey this month. Police later forced the protesters out of the square,…
June 30, 2013
Dwight Howard the biggest name available when NBA free agency opens
Dwight Howard could leave, Chris Paul is expected to stay, and plenty more will happen beyond Los Angeles when the NBA's free agency period opens. Frontcourt players such as Josh Smith, David West, Andrew Bynum and Al Jefferson also can become free…
June 30, 2013
Novak Djokovic cruises past Jeremy Chardy
World number one Novak Djokovic cruised into the fourth round of Wimbledon with victory over 28th seed Jeremy Chardy. Djokovic made just three unforced errors on his way to a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over the Frenchman, who found his opponent unplayable. The…
June 30, 2013
Delano Williams seals England deal
Top Caribbean junior sprinter Delano Williams has completed the IAAF transfer allegiance and is now eligible to compete for the Great Britain (GB) & Northern Ireland (NI) team in international competition with immediate effect. The announcement…
June 30, 2013
England knocked out after Egypt defeat
England have been knocked out of the Under-20 World Cup at the group stage following a 2-0 defeat by Egypt. Peter Taylor's side needed to win to reach the quarter-finals in Turkey but were beaten by late goals from Trezeget and Hassan Ahmed. Their…