January 5, 2012
Fight against crime in St Kitts-Nevis to continue in 2012
The fight against crime in St Kitts and Nevis will continue in 2012. Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for the Police and the Defence Force, Dr Denzil Douglas, said progress is being made in the fight against crime. Commending…
January 5, 2012
British Virgin Islands to grant Taiwan visa-free entry
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be the 125th country or region to grant visa-free entry or landing visas to Taiwan passport holders, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei said on Wednesday. The details and when the privilege…
January 5, 2012
Without Wade, Heat rout Pacers 118-83 behind James
The Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade on Wednesday night. LeBron James had a lot to do with that. Now, the Heat can only hope both superstars won't be on the bench Thursday in Atlanta. James had 33 points and 13…
January 5, 2012
Randolph tears knee ligament, expected to miss 6-8 weeks
The Memphis Grizzlies were the surprise of the NBA last summer, riding Zach Randolph's broad shoulders to within one win of the Western Conference finals. If they hope to build on that momentum this season, they'll have to do it without their…
January 5, 2012
Greek prime minister warns of March default
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has said Greece may default on its debts in March unless unions accept further cuts to salaries. Mr Papademos said more cuts were needed to avoid exiting the eurozone. Analysts say the warning is to prepare…
January 5, 2012
Top China airlines to ignore EU carbon tax, body says
China's biggest airlines will not pay a new European Union tax aimed at cutting carbon emissions, their trade body has said. On 1 January, the EU brought airlines under its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which levies a charge on flights based on…
January 5, 2012
Kodak shares tumble 28% amid fears about its future
Shares in Eastman Kodak have fallen 28% on speculation the photography firm was preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in the US. Shares dropped 18 cents to a record low of 47 cents on Wednesday. The sell-off was triggered by a report in the…
January 5, 2012
British Lawmakers Urge Ruling on Lethal Force Against Pirates
British lawmakers are urging the government to clearly define when lethal force can legally be used against pirates. The request is part of a report released Thursday by parliament's foreign affairs committee, which welcomed the government's…
January 5, 2012
LA Arson Suspect Charged, on Suicide Watch
Authorities have charged a German citizen with 37 counts of arson in connection with dozens of fires set across Los Angeles over the New Year's weekend. Harry Burkhart made a brief court appearance on Wednesday, appearing disoriented at…
January 5, 2012
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Makes Historic Visit to Burma
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says he will press Burma to release its political prisoners during his first official visit to the southeast Asian country. Hague's historic visit to Burma begins in the capital, Naypyidaw, where he will…