April 12, 2012
Whitney Houston death not criminal, police say
Police have closed their investigation into singer Whitney Houston's death, concluding no crime was committed. In a statement, Beverley Hills police said its investigation "found no evidence of foul play". It added that after reviewing the coroner's…
April 12, 2012
Willie Nelson statue to be erected in Austin
A bronze sculpture of Willie Nelson will be erected later this month in Austin, Texas. The statue, a gift to the city from the non-profit group Capital Area Statues, Inc., will be unveiled at 4:20 p.m. on April 20 as a nod to the country star's…
April 12, 2012
Syria Cease-Fire Deadline Arrives
Syrians are waking up Thursday to a U.N.-brokered cease-fire, wondering whether a deal to end 13 months of violence and bloodshed will hold. The cease-fire went into effect at 6 a.m. local time without any reports of fresh violence. Syria's…
April 12, 2012
Regional Forces Stand By as North Korean Launch Window Opens
Military forces in South Korea and Japan are standing by Thursday on the first day of a five-day window for a North Korean rocket launch that Pyongyang says will carry a weather satellite into space. No notice had been given to a group of…
April 12, 2012
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Assumes Top Party Post
Kim Jong Un has been named first secretary of North Korea's ruling party, solidifying his position as heir to the political dynasty established by his father and grandfather. The move late Wednesday comes shortly before the expected launch of…
April 12, 2012
Zimmerman Charged with Murder in Florida Shooting of Black Teen
The attorney representing Florida shooting suspect George Zimmerman says his client will plead not guilty to charges of second-degree murder. Zimmerman is expected to appear before a judge Thursday for a bond hearing. Florida special prosecutor…
April 12, 2012
Egypt Court Clears Way for Salafist in Presidential Race
An Egyptian court ruled Wednesday that the mother of popular Salafi politician Hazem Abu Ismail is not an American citizen, clearing the way for him to rejoin the presidential race. Earlier this month, Ismail's candidacy was in doubt after the…
April 12, 2012
Bahamas opposition welcomes election announcement
Bahamas opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leader Perry Christie on Tuesday…
April 12, 2012
Too early to talk about salary increases—PM
“It is too premature to say that all MPs will get a pay hike.” So said Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as she spoke to reporters after commissioning the start of a $400 million road repair programme, headed by Works and Infrastructure…
April 12, 2012
CCJ President says,Time for Caribbean nations to manage their judicial affairs
The president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Sir Dennis Byron, said regional countries should “complete their independence and sovereignty by claiming the rights to completely manage our judicial affairs.” Byron made his comments as…