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May 5, 2011

Brits to stand trial for alleged air rage

TWO British nationals — whose alleged brawl on a Virgin Atlantic flight…

May 5, 2011

Human trafficking alive in T&T

Both the International Organisation on Migration (IOM) and the US Department of State have said that human trafficking is taking place in T&T. This is according to National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy, who revealed this during his…

May 5, 2011

Barbados pursuing CLICO rescue plan

Prime Minister of Barbados Fruendel Stuart says his administration is working to ensure that policyholders of the troubled local operations of Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) get back their principal investments. Stuart said on the…

May 5, 2011

Thor thunders to top of UK box office chart

Superhero movie Thor has stormed the UK and Ireland box office chart, taking pole position after…

May 5, 2011

Vin Diesel’s Fast Five is biggest 2011 US opener to date

Vin Diesel film Fast Five has taken $86.2m (£51.9m) in its first three days, the biggest North American box office opener of the year so far. The fifth movie in the street racing franchise pulled in bigger takings than early estimates, which had…

May 5, 2011

Twilight sequel leads MTV Movie Awards field

Fantasy sequel The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has received eight nominations ahead of this year's MTV Movie Awards. The third film in the vampire franchise is up for best movie, while its stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart both receive acting…

May 4, 2011

Save Lives by acting FAST says Dr.Zaguirre

Doctor Elinore Zaguirre, who is based at the Cheshire Hall…

May 4, 2011

US to Push China on Economic Issues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says China should implement a number of economic…

May 4, 2011

Japanese Sorties Against Russian, Chinese Aircraft Reach 15-Year High

Japan's defense ministry says it scrambled jets to intercept approaching foreign aircraft more frequently last year than at any time in the past 15 years. The ministry said more than two-thirds of the sorties were flown against approaching…

May 4, 2011

New Zealand Tornado Victim Identified as Philippine Immigrant

New Zealand officials Wednesday identified the only person killed in a freak tornado a day earlier as a 37-year-old construction worker, originally from the Philippines. Earlier reports had said two people were killed by Tuesday's twister, which…