Yearly Archives

2019

Manchester City Suffers Huge Blow

Manchester City's title hopes suffered a huge blow as Newcastle came from a goal down to record a remarkable victory over the defending champions at St James' Park. Two defensive lapses cost Pep Guardiola's side the chance to cut…

US to shiver in ‘once-in-a-generation’ polar vortex

The US will shiver this week in a once-in-a-generation deep freeze, forecasters warn. The most extreme arctic blasts, caused by a spinning pool of cold air known as the polar vortex, could bring temperatures as low as -53C. Read more:…

Brexit: MPs back May’s bid to change deal

MPs have backed seeking "alternative arrangements" to replace the Irish backstop in Theresa May's Brexit plan. The proposal - put forward by Tory MP Sir Graham Brady - had the support of the government and won by 16 votes. Read more:…

Andy Murray: Australian Open could be last tournament

Britain's Andy Murray says he plans to retire after this year's Wimbledon but fears next week's Australian Open could be the final tournament of his career. The three-time Grand Slam winner, who is struggling to recover from hip surgery,…

Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada

A Saudi woman who fled her family and became stranded at Bangkok's main airport is flying to Canada after being granted asylum status. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, had been trying to reach Australia via Bangkok, but was initially told to…

88-year-old robbed of $15,000 outside bank

Police in Trinidad & Tobago are once again reminding citizens to be careful and observant when making bank transactions. The latest reminder follows the robbery of an 88-year-old man mere moments after he left First Citizens Bank in…

Trinis lose $$ in Whatsapp scam

SEVERAL people who were looking for jobs at Christmas were instead scammed of thousands of dollars. In December, several people who are members of a WhatsApp group were falsely told they would be employed as riggers at an energy company…

Snow brings parts of Europe to standstill

Heavy snowfalls brought chaos to parts of Germany and Sweden on Friday, leaving roads blocked, trains halted and schools shut. The Red Cross helped drivers stuck on a motorway in the southern German state of Bavaria and a nine-year-old…