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June 16, 2016

Euro 2016: Fans get shirty over Ronaldo snub

Fans have been offering Iceland's captain Aron Gunnarsson the shirts off their backs after he was snubbed by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo following the final whistle of the two nations' Euro 2016 match on Wednesday, It's deep in…

Jo Cox MP dead after shooting attack

An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed in a "horrific" assault in her constituency, police have said. Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground after the attack in West Yorkshire. A 52-year-old man was…

Orlando shooting: Obama consoles bereaved

The US president is meeting survivors and bereaved families in Orlando, Florida, four days after the worst mass shooting in modern US history. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Amway Center in the city centre as the president…

Trinidad Senator replaced amid nude video/blackmail scandal

The deputy political leader of the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) was yesterday sworn in as a Government Senator to replace Hafeez Ali, who quit his post after nude videos of him were posted online and he found himself at the…

Health expert wants higher taxes on unhealthy foods

A chronic disease expert is not backing down from her call for higher taxes on unhealthy foods. Director of the Barbados-based Chronic Disease Research Centre, Dr Alafia Samuels said the measure would serve the dual purpose of raising…

Royal Beach Casino partners with SKN Patriots

(ZIZ News) — The St. Kitts Royal Beach Casino has entered into a partnership agreement with The St. Kitts Nevis Patriots for the second consecutive year. The official signing of the partnership agreement and handing over of sponsorship…

Music Fest offers video career opportunities

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Lindsay Grant says the 20th Annual St. Kitts Musical Festival will be providing an opportunity for youth to be exposed to the stage and all of its aspects. During Wednesday’s press conference…

National Men’s Council to address issues that impact men

(SKNIS): The rights of men, men’s role in decision-making and how men function in society are some of the matters that will be addressed by the National Men’s Council once established at the first committee meeting which is rescheduled to…

Orlando shootings: Trump to push for tighter gun laws

Republican Donald Trump has said he would like people on terror watch lists to be prevented from buying guns, in the wake of the Orlando shootings. The presumptive presidential nominee tweeted that he would meet the National Rifle…

Euro 2016: Russia summons French ambassador after fan violence

The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament. "Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in…

Euro 2016 violence: Police fire tear gas at fans in Lille

Tear gas has been used against football fans in Lille amid reports of renewed clashes at the Euro 2016 tournament. It has not been made clear which team's fans were involved. England fans have gathered in the city ahead of their match in…

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