Daily Archives: Jan 8, 2018
GRENADA-POLITICS- Election date most likely to be announced on January 28
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan. 8, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has hinted that the date for the general election could be announced before the end of the month.
Opposition supports Government’s nominee for President
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan. 8, CMC – Opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the opposition party will support the Government’s nominee of Paula-Mae Weekes for the post of President of the Republic.
Trump to call on Pentagon, diplomats to play bigger role on arms sales
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is nearing completion of a new “Buy American” plan that calls for U.S. military attaches and diplomats to help drum up billions of dollars more in business overseas for the American weapons industry, going beyond the assistance they currently provide, U.S. officials said.
Cryptocurrency may be getting quietly channeled to North Korea university: report
SEOUL (Reuters) - A cybersecurity company said it has found software that appears to install code for mining cryptocurrency and sends any mined coins to a server at a North Korean university, the latest sign that North Korea may be searching for new ways to infuse its economy with cash.
In jab at rivals, Rouhani says Iran protests about more than economy
LONDON (Reuters) - In a swipe at his hardline rivals, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday young Iranian protesters were unhappy about far more...
Trump to call on Pentagon, diplomats to play bigger role on arms sales
The Trump administration is nearing completion of a new “Buy American” plan that calls for U.S. military attaches and diplomats to help drum up billions of dollars more in business overseas for the American weapons industry, going beyond the assistance they currently provide, U.S. officials said.
Rescue crews wrestle to tame China oil tanker fire; body of mariner found
Rescue crews wrestled to bring a blaze on an Iranian oil tanker off China’s east coast under control on Monday as fire raged for a second day following a collision with a grain ship, while the body of one of the 32 missing crew members was found on aboard.
Cryptocurrency may be getting quietly channeled to North Korea university: report
A cybersecurity company said it has found software that appears to install code for mining cryptocurrency and sends any mined coins to a server at a North Korean university, the latest sign that North Korea may be searching for new ways to infuse its economy with cash.
Hurricanes stun Red Force
Jason Campbell held his nerve to blast leg-spinner Imran Khan for a straight six and propel Leeward Islands Hurricanes to an exciting one-wicket victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force inside three days, here Saturday.
Cornered Merkel upbeat as she seeks to revive grand coalition
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel is optimistic her conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) can cut a deal, she said on Sunday as...