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Guyana looking to cultivate Quinoa as major crop

Guyana says it is moving towards cultivating Quinoa, an organic seed that is grown in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Southern Chile and which has major health benefits.

CDB calls for more action in making shift to sustainable energy

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says regional countries have made notable progress in making the shift to sustainable energy but more must be done to promote and unlock financing for a clean energy shift in the Caribbean.

Government issues warning regarding burial of persons

The Belize government says it will prosecute persons who continue to flout the laws regarding the burial of people on private lands.

Miss Universe beauty pageant kicks off in Manila

More than 86 women from all over the world gathered in Manila on Thursday to compete in the Miss Universe beauty contest that will culminate in a coronation in the Philippines capital on Monday.

U.S. brings charges over Ponzi scheme, 'Hamilton' tickets fraud

U.S. authorities on Friday unveiled criminal charges against two men accused of helping operate a hedge fund as a Ponzi scheme and of swindling investors in a ticket-reselling business for popular events, including the smash Broadway musical "Hamilton."

Actress Barbara Hale, loyal secretary on TV's 'Perry Mason,' dies at 94

Barbara Hale, who won lasting television fame and an Emmy Award as the faithful secretary to the crusading criminal defense lawyer played by Raymond Burr in the long-running series "Perry Mason," has died, her son said on social media. She was 94.

'La La Land' a 'team effort', says director Damien Chazelle

Actor Ryan Gosling and director Damien Chazelle stressed the collaboration that went into making their Oscar-nominated film "La La Land", at their first news conference following the release of nominations on Friday.

Actor John Hurt, star of 'The Elephant Man', dies aged 77

Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for his star turn in "The Elephant Man" and his supporting role in "Midnight Express", has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, a representative said on Saturday. He was 77.

Japan PM Abe: To meet Trump February 10; reaffirmed importance of alliance

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed on Saturday to meet early next month, affirming the importance of bilateral ties while setting the stage for potentially sensitive trade talks.

Dutch commit $10 million to replace lost U.S. abortion funding

The Netherlands has committed $10 million for an initiative to replace funding for abortion services in developing countries that will be lost due to U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on financing foreign groups that provide abortions.
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