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August 6, 2016

Donald Trump backtracks on ‘video of Iran payment’

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has backtracked on a claim that he saw video footage of a US cash payment to Iran. He made the claim at a rally. His team admitted it was incorrect, only for Mr Trump to repeat it at another…

Argentina Plaza de Mayor: Arrest stand-off ends

An elderly Argentine human rights campaigner who was repeatedly arrested during the Dirty War has agreed to give evidence in a fraud inquiry after a stand-off with police. Hebe de Bonafini , 87, leader of The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo,…

Beaton, McCullum knock out Zouks

St Lucia Zouks' dreams of a maiden CPL title were ended by defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders, who turned out a clinical batting display in the eliminator at St Kitts to qualify for the second playoff while knocking Zouks out of the…

Greek athlete expelled after failed drugs test

An unnamed Greek athlete has been expelled from the Rio Olympic Games after failing a drugs test. The athlete's A sample tested positive for a banned substance in early July. Read more at: http://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36992010

Everything Now Irie for Jamaican Athletes in Rio

Following a more than unpleasant welcome to the Olympic Athletes’ Village on Wednesday, the Jamaican delegation has settled in nicely following the official welcome ceremony yesterday. Read more:…

CDB funding to help Caribbean music industry go digital

The board of directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant to support the digitalisation of Caribbean music. This intervention responds to the global shift to digital music distribution, which has placed the…

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