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December 29, 2010

Three Dominican Republic migrants arrested in Puerto Rico

Three citizens of the Dominican Republic appeared before federal District Magistrate Judge Marcos Lopez in Puerto Rico on Tuesday facing charges for violation of immigration law after entering illegally into the island. The three defendants are…

December 29, 2010

Haiti faces spike in HIV/AIDS

After Haiti's devastating earthquake nearly a year ago, volunteers and medical professionals scrambled to care for overwhelming medical needs. In the chaos, those helping the sick and injured may have unwittingly contributed to the spread of…

December 29, 2010

Cuba to boost coffee, cocoa and honey production

Cuban Agriculture Minister Gustavo Rodriguez said the government will grant loans to cooperatives in an effort to increase the production of coffee, cocoa and honey, which at the moment are bought in the international market. During the second…

December 29, 2010

Guyana rice industry records highest ever exports in 2010

The rice industry in Guyana recorded its highest export of 320,000 tonnes with a production of 360,000 for 2010, due to the input of farmers and technical and extension services, inclusive of water management by the Agriculture Ministry, despite…

December 25, 2010

Lakers rarely give their fans a Christmas present

With LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh rolling into town on Christmas Day, the timing seems perfect for the Lakers to awaken from a mid-winter's nap. After all, nobody does big moments better than the Lakers, right? Except for this…

December 25, 2010

Best eyes Windies return

Fast bowler Tino Best believes he is still a valuable asset to West Indies cricket and hopes he can…

December 25, 2010

Favre listed as doubtful for Eagles game

Leslie Frazier counted Brett Favre out once before. He's not about to do it again. The Minnesota Vikings coach says Favre will be listed as doubtful with a concussion, leaving the door open for the 41-year-old quarterback to play against the…

December 24, 2010

Gilbert Arenas helps Magic beat Spurs 123-101

Gilbert Arenas found a handwritten note on his chair in the locker room Thursday night from Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy that read, "Go out there and play your game. Just push the ball." And, finally, so did…

December 24, 2010

Ashes: England set to keep Ian Bell at six in Melbourne

Ian Bell looks set to stay at six in England's batting order for the fourth…

December 24, 2010

Queen focuses on sport in speech

In this preview of the broadcast, released by the Buckingham Palace, the Queen emphasises how sport can be used to create harmony