January 2015

Tacloban, Philippines (AFP) -- A plane carrying top aides of Philippine President Benigno Aquino overshot a runway in stormy weather on Saturday, authorities said, shortly after Pope Francis's plane took off from the same airport. The…

Niamey, Niger (AFP) -- At least seven churches were burned Saturday in Niger's capital Niamey during rioting in response to the publication of a Prophet Mohammed cartoon in France's Charlie Hebdo magazine, an AFP correspondent reported.…

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- “A new platform between China and CELAC countries, a platform of cooperation; a platform of collective dialogue on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, win-win results and a common development,” is how…

Hamilton, Bermuda -- Former premier of Bermuda, Craig Cannonier, said on Thursday he was pleased to be rejoining the Cabinet, adding he was grateful for Premier Michael Dunkley having confidence in him. However, the opposition Progressive…

Kingstown, St Vincent -- Flags are flying at half-mast in St Vincent and the Grenadines even as the search continues for two school children still missing after Monday’s tragic accident in the north of the country. Five children died when…

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Minister of National Security Gary Griffith said yesterday the ministry was looking at the banning of glass bottles since it can be used “as a weapon of choice” during Carnival celebrations scheduled for February…

NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory wants to assure the people of Nevis and visitors to the island, that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to work with Police, in an effort to eradicate crime and to…

(ZIZ News) -- Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas has announced, at the steps of Government Headquarters on Church Street in Basseterre, that he has advised the Governor General to dissolve the Parliament with immediate…

(ZIZ News) -- Senior government officials have praised the success of the People Empowement Programme, or PEP, and the impact it has had on the lives of residents, particularly young people. This comes as the programme moved into its new…

(ZIZ News) -- Dr. Vance Gilbert has accused Dr. Timothy Harris of using his position to victimize individuals within constituency seven; particularly People's Action Movement (PAM) supporters. He also declared that the Opposition Coalition…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The St Kitts and Nevis parliament was dissolved on Friday at the request of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. Douglas said he has advised Governor General Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence to dissolve parliament…

Johannesburg, South Africa (AP) -- As Islamic militants from Boko Haram step up attacks in Nigeria that have led to the slaughter of more civilians, there is increasing talk that international military action, possibly including a…

Shanghai, China (AFP) -- More than 20 people were missing Friday, including foreigners, after a tugboat sank on a trial voyage in China's vast Yangtze river, state media and authorities said. The new vessel was undergoing testing in the…

Paris (AP) -- French authorities can now ban suspected jihadists from leaving the country, as part of tougher anti-terrorism measures activated after last week's deadly attacks. The law, approved by parliament in November, entered into…

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett on Wednesday accused the previous Ingraham administration of "embarrassing" the country. Dorsett was referring to the allegation that a Bahamian official accepted a $325,000…