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June 3, 2016

Dr. William Connor anniversary events

(ZIZ News) -- In commemoration of its 28th anniversary, the Dr. William Connor Primary School hosted a series of celebratory events this week. On Thursday, 4 teams took part in the Jacqueline Chiverton Pemberton Grade Six Inter House Quiz…

Man City sign midfielder from Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City have signed Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old, who will miss Euro 2016 and the start of the new Premier League season through injury, becomes the first signing for…

Zika concerns convince Tejay van Garderen to pull out

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen says he will not be competing at the Olympics in Rio this summer because of concerns over Zika. The virus is linked to serious birth defects and the 27-year-old's wife is currently pregnant. Read more:…

Prince death: Singer died of fentanyl painkiller overdose

US singer Prince died from an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl, medical examiners have found. The report, from Midwest Medical Examiner's Office in Minnesota, comes more than a month after the singer was found slumped in a…

France floods: Louvre to close as Seine rises further

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre in Paris, is to close on Friday amid worsening flooding caused by days of torrential rain. The move will allow staff to move works at risk of damage to higher parts of the gallery, a statement…

BVI enacts bank deposit insurance legislation

Depositors of financial institutions in the British Virgin Islands will be provided protection following the enactment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Act 2016 (VIDIC) Act The BVI government acknowledged the need to offer some…

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