May 14, 2012
European, US Markets Fall on Greek Uncertainty
European stock markets fell sharply Monday as traders voiced new concerns about political uncertainty in Greece and whether it could become the first country to drop out of the 17-nation euro currency union. Stock indexes in London, Paris and…
May 14, 2012
Fallout Begins from Big JPMorgan Chase Loss
The fallout has begun from a $2 billion financial trading loss at the U.S.-based JPMorgan Chase investment company. The firm said Monday that Ina Drew, JPMorgan's chief investment officer and one of Wall Street's highest paid female executives, is…
May 14, 2012
Blast Kills 9 in Afghan Market
Afghan officials say a bomb blast at a market in the country's north has killed nine people, including a local official. Police say Monday's explosion struck a shop in the Ghormuch district of Faryab province. A council member was among those killed…
May 14, 2012
POLICE LAUNCH MURDER INVESTIGATION
POLICE have launched a murder enquiry after the body of a man was found in Provo, earlier today (Sunday May 13). The victim was discovered close to the beach at the bottom of Technology Drive near Heaving Down Rock. The investigation is being…
May 14, 2012
Jamaican banker paid $8 million in ‘tainted’ gifts
According to recently obtained Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) court documents, convicted Ponzi scheme operator, David Smith paid over $8 million in “tainted” gifts to politicians, political parties and government officials in Jamaica and the……
May 14, 2012
Marley movie doesn’t resolve religion dilemma
THE new docufilm Marley has brought home an image of the late reggae great, Bob Marley, to a young generation who were probably finding it hard to understand what was so special about him and his music. It presents Marley's life in the context of…
May 14, 2012
Kim Kardashian to Get a Sitcom and Run for Mayor of Glendale, CA?
Believe it or not, Kim Kardarshian is attempting to actually do something for her money. The reality television star is trying her hand at comedy. The beauty is in the beginning stages of getting the project off the ground, along with renewing…
May 14, 2012
Stevie Wonder Victim of ‘Incest’ Extortion Attempt by ‘Son-Nephew’
Sometimes your biggest enemies are family members or so-called family members. That’s the situation superstar Stevie Wonder finds himself in after a man claiming to be his nephew has been charged with attempting to extort him by threatening to go…
May 14, 2012
Mase Asks Saints to Pray for Him as He Goes Back to Hip Hop
From rapper to pastor, back to rapper, Mase has gone through some changes. But he regrets making his way to the pulpit. He retired from the hip hop industry 13 years ago to preach the gospel and eased his way back. Also known as Mason Betha, the 34…
May 14, 2012
Castaway sues Princess Cruises over rescue failure
A Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days adrift in the Pacific and watched two companions die is suing the owners of a cruise ship that sailed past. Adrian Vasquez has filed a lawsuit in Florida alleging negligence by Princess Cruises, his…