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Daily Archives: Apr 12, 2017

Brazil graft probe sparks hopes of change, fears of chaos

For some in Brazil, the decision by a Supreme Court judge to place many top politicians under investigation for suspected corruption, including leading contenders in next year's presidential race, clears the way for a new era in politics.

French presidential race tightens further, markets nervous

Polls showed France's presidential election campaign tightening further on Wednesday as financial markets fretted about the rising popularity of a far-left candidate who wants to put France's European Union membership to a vote.

Exclusive: North Korea oil imports, airline among possible U.S. sanctions targets – sources

Despite sending a naval force to the Korean peninsula, the Trump administration is focusing its North Korea strategy on tougher economic sanctions, possibly including an oil embargo, banning its airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks doing business with Pyongyang, U.S. officials say.

U.S.-Russia relations at another low after Syria attacks

The presidents of the United States and Russia on Wednesday both presented souring views of the relationship between their two countries, exchanging sharp words as Moscow extended an icy welcome to the United States' top diplomat in a face-off over Syria.

Russia blocks U.N. Security Council condemnation of Syria attack

Russia blocked a Western-led effort at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to condemn last week's deadly gas attack in Syria and push Moscow's ally President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate with international inquiries into the incident.

Two Drivers Rushed To Hospital

Two drivers were rushed to hospital around 7:30 pm Wednesday when their vehicles collided at the junction of Old Parham Road and Wireless Road. The...

Family offers reward to find missing Bathlodge man

For the second time in recent weeks, the family members of yet another missing person have offered a monetary reward to anyone who is able to provide information which could lead to the whereabouts of their loved one.

APUA to provide sufficient water for sailing week

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) will be able to provide enough water to meet the needs of sailors and residents participating in the upcoming activities for Sailing Week.

Family members cling to hope as search for missing women drags on

While many volunteers retired to their homes dejected after yesterday’s fruitless nationwide search for two missing women, the father of one of the two is resolute that his daughter is alive despite what others may think.

Society accused of ignoring real issues afffecting young women and girls

The head of the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) has said society’s predujices are showing up in its response to a baby which was discarded at Crawl Bay last week.
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