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Daily Archives: Feb 15, 2017

Mosul bombings temper residents' relief at Islamic State pushback

The first blast, down the street from his uncle's restaurant in eastern Mosul, sent Mohammed Badr racing towards the door to check the situation. The second one, moments later at the entrance of the restaurant itself, knocked him off his feet.

U.S. warns NATO – increase spending or we might 'moderate' support

U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary warned NATO allies on Wednesday that they must honor military spending pledges to ensure the United States does not "moderate" support for the alliance.

Malaysia detains woman, seeks others in connection with North Korean's death

Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman holding Vietnam travel papers and said they were looking for a "few" other foreign suspects in connection with the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother.

Meeting Israel's Netanyahu, Trump backs away from commitment to Palestinian state

President Donald Trump on Wednesday dropped a U.S. commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a longstanding bedrock of Middle East policy, even as he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to curb settlement construction.

Blackhawks downed by Yellow Card infraction

Liberta Blackhawks’ battle to avoid automatic relegation from the Antigua & Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Premier Division, ended on Monday night and without a ball being kicked.

Murder accused to gets new trial

The negligence of a forensic investigator to turn over ballistic reports to the relevant departments has resulted in bringing a premature end to a murder trial.

Gisele to bid for City South seat

The Chairman of the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) D Gisele Isaac said she has finally decided to throw her hat in the political ring, after being asked to serve as caretaker for the St John’s City South constituency.

Hotelier blames government for poor hotel occupancy

Successive governments are being blamed for what one top hotelier here says is their “lack of interest”, in the hotel sector.

Armstrong fails to block £79m US government lawsuit

Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong has lost his bid to block a $100m (£79m) lawsuit by the US government.

Finn replaces Willey for West Indies series

David Willey has been ruled out of England's tour of the West Indies and will be replaced by Steven Finn.
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