Daily Archives: Jan 14, 2017
Merkel urges United States to stick to international cooperation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged the United States to stick to multilateral cooperation, saying a trend towards protectionism was a risk to prosperity.
Iraqi forces fight IS at Mosul University, take areas along Tigris: officials
Iraqi special forces drove back Islamic State militants in the strategic Mosul University campus on Saturday while elite police units took over large areas along the Tigris river, military officials said.
Bolt, Thompson nominated for Laureus awards
LONDON (CMC) – Track & field legend Usain Bolt and compatriot Elaine Thompson were among nominees for the prestigious Laureus World Sports awards.
Investor arrested in tax scam
The extradition hearing for Antigua & Barbuda investor, Peter Virdee is under way in the UK after he was detained at London’s Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, in connection with a £100 million VAT scam.
Konta beats Radwanska to win Sydney International
British number one Johanna Konta won the Sydney International on Friday with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory over Agnieszka Radwanska in Australia.
Telecommunications Bill to address false advertising
Sanctions will be put in place for telecommunications companies that are found guilty of what the minister responsible for that sector described as “false advertising”.
Thinking for ourselves
No one, certainly not us, could have foreseen the firestorm which was created by the release of the police crime statistics for 2016.
Outlaws keeping tabs on Russell availability
Nottinghamshire are weighing up another move for West Indies Twenty20 star Andre Russell, as they seek to strengthen for next summer’s T20 Blast.
Four airport staff suspected of facilitating drug smuggling
Four baggage handlers who work at the VC Bird International Airport are suspected to be involved in the smuggling of over 30 pounds of cocaine on a Jet Blue flight during the Christmas holidays.
Caricom seeks to strengthen ties with the US
The Heads of Government within the Caricom member states will most likely be acting on a recommendation from the Council of Ministers to push to strengthen ties with the United States (US).
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