October 20, 2015
Huge Travel Bills in Antigua
Antigua & Barbuda government has announced cutbacks on major travels. Governments spokesperson Lionel Max hurst made the disclosure on Thursday morning. Hurst says even without including trips made by Ministers of Government, the nation’s travel…
October 20, 2015
US Troops to Stay in Afghanistan in Policy Shift
President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to extend the US military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, in a shift in policy. Speaking at the White House, he said the US would keep 5,500 troops in the country when he leaves office in 2017.…
October 20, 2015
Seahawks’ Derrick Coleman Suspended Indefinitely After Arrest
Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman was suspended after being arrested by police in Washington State. The Bellevue Police Department was scheduled to hold a press conference on Thursday afternoon, but would not provide any further information…
October 20, 2015
Oscar Pistorius to be Moved to House Arrest
Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, jailed for killing his girlfriend, has been freed from prison to house arrest today, a South African parole board says. He was sentenced to five years in prison in 2014 after being found guilty of…
October 20, 2015
LeBron James Likely to Sit Out Remainder of Cavs’ Preseason
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James will likely miss the remainder of the preseason, ESPN reports. James, who has been battling a sore back, received an anti-inflammatory injection in his back earlier this week, David Griffin, the general…
October 20, 2015
Johnny Manziel 911 Call Released
The 911 call has been released from when Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was pulled over last week during an argument with his girlfriend. According to ABC News affiliate WEWS-TV, Manziel and his Texas Christian University girlfriend,…
October 20, 2015
Iran Nuclear Deal Advances
The international agreement on Iran's nuclear program moved forward Monday with the first meeting of the Joint Commission responsible for monitoring how both sides implement their parts of the deal, amid some optimism that the plan could roll out by…
October 20, 2015
US, Russia Set to Sign Memo on Air Safety in Syria
Russia and the United States likely will sign Tuesday a memorandum of understanding on air safety over Syrian skies, according to the Pentagon. "It's just simply a question now of wording in the document and having the document signed, so we're very…
October 20, 2015
Justin Trudeau to Become New Canadian PM
Justin Trudeau will become Canada's next prime minister after leading his Liberal Party to a commanding victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections. The Canadian Broadcasting Company is projecting the Liberals will win more than 180 seats in the…
October 20, 2015
Adventists Rally to Boost Police Morale
Police stations and posts across the island will benefit from a community service project organised by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as part of its 125th anniversary of Adventism in Jamaica celebrations. The aim of the project, which begins on…