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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the 52-year conflict with left-wing rebels. The Nobel committee praised him for a peace deal signed with Farc rebels, but rejected by…

The Bahamas continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the lethal storm that lashed the chain of islands with widespread flooding yesterday, forcing residents to flee their homes, damaging structures and downing trees and…

The government of Haiti is still to determine the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew, but it’s about to receive a record insurance payout. The CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) says it’s…

(ZIZ News) -- After weeks of heated debate in meetings and on local radio stations, the National Carnival Committee has answered the call of local calypsonians to dismiss a new clause introduced, which stated that artistes must submit…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of "failing the clean athletes of the world" at Rio. The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (Inado) says the governing body "lost the anti-doping battle" before…

Tennis investigators are examining whether a match at this year's Wimbledon was fixed after suspicious betting patterns were reported. The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), which was set up in 2008 to detect any corruption, has not revealed…

Pakistan's government has closed a loophole allowing those behind so-called honour killings to go free. New legislation means killers will get a mandatory life sentence. Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37578111

Rebel-held eastern parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo may face "total destruction" in two months, with thousands killed, the UN's envoy says. Staffan de Mistura told reporters that he was prepared to personally accompany al-Qaeda-linked…

A rapid storm surge in southern New Providence forced residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday morning as Hurricane Matthew battered The Bahamas.. Read more:…

Tropical cyclone Nicole strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday, with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Although some additional strengthening is expected Thursday night, weakening is forecast by late…

The police are presently investigating a case of malicious damage regarding a Nissan Fuga which was vandalized during the late hours of Monday night. Officials from the Royal Christopher and Nevis Police Force told ZIZ that a student of…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a building breaking and larceny at the Adventist Book Centre located on Cayon Street. Investigations revealed that the centre was secured on October 4. Upon return at about…

(ZIZ News) -- The Sol Island Auto Conaree Football Club officially adopted The Beach Allen Primary School during an adoption ceremony on Wednesday at the Beach Allen Primary School. During the ceremony, principal of the Beach Allen Primary…

Analysis of satellite imagery taken after a deadly attack on an aid convoy in northern Syria last month shows that it was an air strike, a UN expert says. At least 18 people were killed when Lorries unloading at a Syrian Arab Red Crescent…

Portugal's former Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is poised to become the next UN secretary general, UN diplomats say. Mr Guterres, 66, was the "clear favourite", Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin announced on Wednesday. Read more:…