July 24, 2018
UWI ranked 37th among best universities in Caribbean and Latin America
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has been named among the top third universities in Latin America and the Caribbean by a prestigious UK-based publication, Times Higher Education. This is the first time that UWI is included among the…
July 24, 2018
Greece wildfires: 60 dead in holiday area
At least 60 people have died in wildfires in the Attica region around Athens, in Greece's worst fire disaster in more than a decade. Flames fanned by strong winds devastated the seaside village of Mati, devouring homes and cars. Rescuers found the…
July 24, 2018
Over 460 migrants separated from their children have potentially been deported by U.S.
“These parents urgently need consultations with lawyers, so that they do not mistakenly strand their children in the United States," the ACLU said in the joint court filing on Monday. The Trump administration may have already deported as many as…
July 24, 2018
Fraser-Pryce Already Looking Forward To 2019 World Champs After Sub-11 Run
Jamaican sprinting star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was left pleased with her 100m run at the London Anniversary Games on Saturday, as the IAAF Diamond League made its way to the British capital. Fraser-Pryce, a two-time Olympic champion and four-time…
July 24, 2018
Antidepressant prescriptions for children on the rise
The number of antidepressants prescribed to children in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland has risen over the past three years.In England, there was a 15% rise. Scotland saw a 10% increase. And in Northern Ireland the number rose by 6%. In…
July 24, 2018
Thai soccer team rescued from cave to become novice Buddhist monks
The young Thai soccer team whose evacuation from a cave took their first steps in becoming novice Buddhist monks on Tuesday, in a ceremony intended to honor their rescuers. Eleven of the 12 team members who were trapped in the cave system for more…
July 24, 2018
Tour de France temporarily halted by protesters; riders inadvertently tear-gassed
The Tour de France -- cycling's most prestigious race -- was temporarily halted today after tear gas, used to disperse protesters by police, inadvertently got into the eyes of some riders. Protesting farmers had blocked the road with hay bales,…
July 24, 2018
Formula One shelves plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020. After Miami city authorities delayed a crucial vote -- initially set for July 26 -- until September, F1 has decided to put the race on hold rather…
July 24, 2018
Florida man could avoid charges in fatal shooting because of ‘stand your ground’ law
Florida's "stand your ground" law could save a man from prosecution after he fatally shot another man following a heated argument over a parking space at a convenience store. The shooting took place Thursday after Britany Jacobs, 24, parked in a…
July 24, 2018
Supreme Court judges urged to strike down Holyrood Brexit bill
The court is hearing arguments about whether the Brexit legislation passed by MSPs should be allowed to stand. UK law officer Lord Keen said the Scottish legislation would "undermine" Westminster's EU Withdrawal Bill. But Scotland's Lord Advocate…