Daily Archives: Mar 3, 2017
Philippines' Duterte will pay price for drugs killings, detained senator says
A senator and detained critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has warned he and his "blind followers" will pay for ignoring alleged extrajudicial killings, and should stop trying to fool the world their crackdown was above board.
Macron gets poll boost in French presidential race as Fillon crisis deepens leftright 4/4leftright
Independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron consolidated his status as favorite for the French presidency on Friday as pressure mounted on scandal-hit conservative rival Francois Fillon to pull out.
Samsung chief's 'trial of the century' to start next week
Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee will go on trial for bribery and embezzlement on Thursday, a court said, amid a corruption scandal that has rocked South Korea and led to the impeachment of the president.
Malaysia prepares to deport N.Korean linked to murder; condemns attack
Malaysia released on Friday a North Korean suspect in the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader and prepared to deport him, while police issued an arrest warrant for another North Korean wanted in connection with the killing.
Holder hoping for winning start to ODI Series
West Indies captain Jason Holder is hoping his players can replicate their outstanding performances in the WICB Regional Super50 when the senior squad takes on England in a three match ODI series starting here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground today.
Prepare to be confused
Well folks, another mystery has unfolded before our eyes. This one is a doozy, and if Mr B were around, he would say “only in Antigua!” Actually, it is more confusion than mystery but since we have very few answers, much of it remains a mystery. Of course, we are talking about the water desalination facility that was formerly operated by Sembcorp.
Stoudemire says he would avoid a gay teammate
Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire says he would take measures to avoid a teammate if he found out that player is gay.
Review of CIP passport holders under way
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has officially begun reviewing applications of 17 Iranians and two Yemenis who received passports through the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP).
UPP political leader fails to raise matter with Integrity Commission
The political leader of the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) Harold Lovell said he has not delivered on a public commitment to raise matters with the Integrity Commission involving the business dealings of persons close to the prime minister.
Grenades stun Montego Bay United in Club Championships
The Grenades FC stunned hosts Montego Bay United 3-2 to win their opening match in Group C of the CFU Club Championships in Jamaica...