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Daily Archives: Apr 14, 2017

Police call for safe and lawful holiday weekend

A reminder from the police that it is against the law to sell alcohol today – Good Friday. The caution comes from the Assistant Commissioner...

New drone laws awaiting feedback

Antigua and Barbuda is awaiting feedback from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority on the country’s new drone legislation. A source who wished to remain...

A&B getting $27M from Adaptation Fund

Antigua and Barbuda is getting 27 million EC dollars from the Adaptation Fund which finances projects that help vulnerable communities to adapt to climate...

'The Promise' brings tragedy of 1915 Armenian massacre to big screen

Celebrities of Armenian descent including Cher and the Kardashians lent their support this week to "The Promise," a period drama centered around the massacre of Christian Armenians during World War One in what is now Turkey. "The Promise," out in U.S. theaters on April 21, stars Oscar Isaac as an Armenian medical student and Christian Bale as an American foreign correspondent, both of whom fall in love with the same woman.

Bobbleheads and droids lure collectors to Disney's 'Star Wars' event

For die-hard "Star Wars" collectors, this weekend's fan convention in Orlando, Florida, is a must-attend event. The annual Star Wars Celebration is the only place Walt Disney Co licensees are selling a new Luke Skywalker action figure, limited-edition Stormtrooper helmets and other coveted merchandise.

Hollywood's Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner file for divorce

Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner officially filed for divorce nearly two years after the Hollywood A-list couple split, the Los Angeles Times reported.

In historic referendum, Turkey's Erdogan faces his biggest test

Much like the vast mosque he has commissioned atop one of Istanbul's highest hills, President Tayyip Erdogan's supporters hope a referendum on Sunday will be a crowning achievement in his drive to reshape Turkey.

Vice President Pence heads to Seoul as North Korea tensions flare

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will travel to South Korea on Sunday in what his aides said was a sign of the U.S. commitment to its ally in the face of rising tensions over North Korea's nuclear program.

China says North Korea tension has to be stopped from reaching 'irreversible' stage

China said on Friday tension over North Korea had to be stopped from reaching an "irreversible and unmanageable stage" as a U.S. aircraft carrier group steamed toward the region amid fears the North may conduct a sixth nuclear weapons test.

Rain in Pyongyang as North Koreans prepare for 'Day of the Sun'

North Koreans placed flower baskets and bouquets below portraits of founder president Kim Il Sung on Friday, showing little sign of tension despite fears the reclusive nation may conduct a nuclear test and the United States would retaliate.
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