2014

TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian businessman who served 2 1/2 years of a 9-year prison sentence in Cuba for corruption has abruptly returned to Canada. Sarkis Yacoubian, president of Tri-Star Caribbean import company, said Saturday that he's…

(CNN) -- Michael Sam, an All-American defensive lineman from the University of Missouri, publicly revealed that he's gay Sunday, creating the possibility he'll be the first openly gay player drafted by the National Football League. "I came…

(CNN) -- Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American being held in North Korea, says he is worried about his health after authorities moved him back into a labor camp following a stay in a hospital. "I know if I continue for the next several months…

(ZIZ)-- Police are investigating the fatal wounding of 19 year old Kevon Gordon of Parray's Village. The incident occurred on Sunday at about 10:30 am. According to police reports, initial investigations disclosed that the deceased was…

(ZIZ)-- Police are investigating a shooting in Nevis on Saturday night that has put one person in the hospital. According to Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Lyndon David, 37-year-old Wayne Ferlance, of Fountain Village was at…

(ZIZ)-- The residents of constituency number three will soon benefit from a number of projects expected to be rolled out in the near future. Labour party candidate for the area, Konris Maynard recently led the push for both a monument…

(CNN) -- At least two people were killed and seven others were injured in a train derailment in Southeastern France on Saturday morning, a local Mayor said. The train, which carried 35 passengers, was traveling on a route between…

(CNN) -- Toronto police Friday were investigating a threat against controversial Mayor Rob Ford, a police spokesman said. Two police officers were at the mayor's City Hall office. The nature of the threat was unclear, police said. The…

(BBC) -- Spain's Princess Cristina is being questioned in court in connection with a corruption scandal involving her husband's business dealings. It is the first time in history that a member of Spain's royal family has appeared in court…

(BBC) -- The Syrian government and rebels have accused each other of violating a ceasefire in the besieged city of Homs, where the UN is hoping to deliver aid. Mortar fire was heard early on Saturday, and governor Talal al-Barazi told…

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (CMC ) -- Ireland beat Windward Island by 64 runs in their NAGICO Super 50 Zone A match at the Queen's Park Oval on Friday. SCORES: Ireland -- 179 all out (48.3 overs)  Niall O' Brien  44, Stuart Thompson 32, Max…

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Residents of Trench Town Kingston are to benefit from a Health Festival to be held at the Vin Lawrence Park, today, February 8. The festival, which forms part of a series of events to commemorate the birthday of…

ZIZ News -- On Thursday 6th February 2014, detectives of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Officers of the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) visited the compound of the Fort Thomas Hotel as result of information received and discovered…

ZIZ News -- Cameron Freeman of Rawlins, Gingerland was formally arrested and charged for Larceny, which was allegedly committed on 05th February, 2014 at Cotton Ground. Also: The Traffic Department is investigating an accident that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Education along with the Ministry of Health have been working together to ensure that the health, security and safety of teachers, students and visitors of the Basseterre High School (BHS)…