December 8, 2015
Europe agrees response to cyber-attacks
Technology firms and those running critical services will have to report cyber-breaches, under new rules proposed by MEPs. The rules will also establish minimum standards of cybersecurity for banks, energy and water firms. It is the first time…
December 8, 2015
Snapchat suffers major worldwide outages after problems with posts loading
Snapchat users around the world are reporting problems with the service. In a tweet, the social media company says it's team "is aware of the problem and working on a fix" but doesn't say when the issue will be sorted out. Many users say they're…
December 8, 2015
US agent jailed over bitcoin theft
A former US Secret Service agent has been jailed for six years for stealing electronic currency while investigating the Silk Road online marketplace, according to the Associated Press (AP). Shaun Bridges took $820,000 (£546,000) in bitcoin after…
December 8, 2015
Russia hits targets in Syria from ‘Mediterranean submarine’
Russia says it has for the first time hit targets in Syria with missiles launched from a submarine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Kalibr cruise missiles from the Rostov-on-Don submarine were fired at so-called Islamic State (IS) militants, at…
December 8, 2015
TCIG’s MOH warns residents of Zika Virus
The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services urges persons to take every precaution to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.While Chikungunya and Dengue are still sporadically occurring in our community, Zika virus, also a mosquito-borne…
December 7, 2015
J. Cole Announces Compilation Album, Revenge of the Dreamers II
Over the weekend, J. Cole announced some big news for his fans: new music is arriving this week. The rapper took to Twitter and post the cryptic phone number 1-888-88-DREAM FREE, which revealed that Cole and his Dreamville members -- Bas, Omen,…
December 7, 2015
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Welcome Baby Boy
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian celebrated the birth of their second child early Saturday morning (Dec. 5) in Los Angeles. The reality star gave birth to a new baby boy about three weeks ahead of her due date. The couple confirmed to the Associated…
December 7, 2015
Uefa president’s lawyers to go to Cas over Fifa ban
Uefa president Michel Platini will find out this week whether his 90-day Fifa ban will be temporarily lifted. Platini, 60, was suspended with Fifa president Sepp Blatter in October while corruption claims are investigated. They deny any wrongdoing.…
December 7, 2015
Sri Lanka player fails drugs test and is sent home
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has tested positive for a banned substance and has been sent home from their tour of New Zealand. A statement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said Perera failed a random test during the recent tour of…
December 7, 2015
Greece Approves 2016 Budget With Less Spending, Higher Taxes
Greece's Parliament has approved the 2016 budget that includes deep spending cuts and tax hikes amid economic recession. The budget passed early Sunday, 153-145, with two lawmakers absent in the 300-member Parliament. The vote was strictly along…