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Daily Archives: Feb 23, 2017

Syrian negotiators arrive for Geneva peace talks

Syrian negotiators arrived separately to meet U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura in Geneva on Thursday in a low-key start to the first U.N.-led peace talks in almost a year.

Iraqi forces storm Mosul airport, military base

U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces captured Mosul airport on Thursday, state television said, in a major gain in operations to drive Islamic State from the western half of the city.

Malaysia requests Interpol alert on four North Koreans over airport murder

Malaysia has requested Interpol to put an alert out to apprehend four North Korean suspects in the murder of the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysia's police chief said on Thursday.

Former drag racing head speaks on sudden resignation

In addressing that issue, Abraham said members are to be more mindful of the consequences of their actions.

Vector workers to receive almost 50 per cent increase

This month’s strike action by vector control workers has seemingly paid off, as some of the lowest paid amongst the group of 60 to 70 are now in line to receive pay upgrades of up to 50 per cent in their weekly wages and salaries.

Maybe it is all non-concerning

The head of the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP), Lieutenant Colonel Edward Croft, made some obvious but important remarks to agents and managers of the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) at a recent conference.

Questions but no answers on e-text books

As further delays hit the implementation of the Ministry of Education’s e-textbooks initiative, educators are raising concerns over the quality of the content produced.

Turf Club boss anticipates competitive Triple Crown

This year’s Triple Crown will be the most competitive since its inception three years ago.

Juvenile justice reformists say give youth three strikes

The members of a new juvenile justice reform advocacy group have proposed a policy that juveniles who offend the law be given three chances at reform before they are dealt with harshly by the courts and by law enforcement.

Culture director says make first ODI a half-day

An appeal has been made to the government of Antigua & Barbuda to make the upcoming One Day International Cricket Match, on March 3, a half working day.
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