August 2016

Syrian rebels, backed by the Turkish military and US air cover, say they have taken the town of Jarablus from jihadists of so-called Islamic State. The assault began at dawn when Turkish warplanes, tanks and Special Forces personnel…

Afghan security forces are combing the American University in the capital, Kabul, following a militant attack. One person, reportedly a guard, died and at least 14 were injured in the assault which began with a huge blast. Read more:…

It turns out that one of the soldiers who was supposed to be guarding the private residence of Prime Minister Gaston Browne allegedly broke into the house. Police say 22-year-old Zavier Baltimore of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force…

An alleged terrorist who escaped house arrest in Martinique last month, is now back in custody. Rachid Rafaa was recaptured on Sunday, near the bungalow in the northern town of Morne Rouge where he had been held under house arrest for two…

(PRESS RELEAESE) CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS - The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) announces its annual Nevis Coastal Cleanup. The island-wide volunteer activities commence Saturday, September 24th, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at various…

(SKNIS): The BAICO (Plan of Arrangement) Bill, 2016, passed in to law at the Sitting of the National Assembly today (August 23) will “provide the legal framework to implement a plan of arrangement to resolve the long outstanding matter of…

(ZIZ News) -- The police need your help to find a missing man. According to a police report Keithroy Nathaniel Duncan, better known as “Pie Pie” has been missing since Monday 11th July. His last known address was East Street, Newtown…

Attacks by Islamist militants, strikes and floods have caused a big fall in tourism in Paris. There were a million fewer visitors between January and June compared with the same period in 2015. Read more:…

Russia will not compete at next month’s Paralympics in Rio after losing an appeal against a ban imposed for state-sponsored doping. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) upheld the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) ban on all…

Ramen noodles have overtaken tobacco to become the most valuable commodity in some US prisons, a new study suggests. The research said the shift was a response to a decline in the quantity and quality of food on offer. Read more:…

The Zika virus, previously thought to only pose a major threat to developing babies, might also affect adult brains, new research has shown. Experiments with mice now suggest the virus can get to and damage brain cells in adults, adding…

Tests have shown that it wasn’t disease or any other foul play involved in the deaths of hundreds of chickens at one farm in Guyana back in June. Authorities say samples, taken from the farm where about 800 birds died, and sent for testing…

(RSCNPF): The execution of a number of search warrants and a subsequent search of neighbouring abandoned properties netted the Police two "fake" firearms, a shot-gun and a .9mm pistol. Additionally, a box containing 64 rounds of .22…

(ZIZ News) -- The government has promised to help persons who want to leave the gang life and other antisocial activities. At Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Harris said “those who are willing to turn from a life…

Four sponsors have dropped disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, including swimwear manufacturer Speedo and fashion label Ralph Lauren. They were followed by announcements from skin care firm Syneron-Candela and Japanese mattress maker…