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Third runway at Heathrow cleared for takeoff by ministers
The government has approved a third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity following a cabinet committee meeting on Tuesday.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said the "truly momentous" decision would support trade and create…
Dreamworld: Four killed on Australian theme park ride
Two men and two women have been killed on a ride at a theme park on Australia's east coast.
Two victims were thrown from a raft on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld on Queensland's Gold Coast, while two others were trapped…
Malaysian Grand Prix: Sepang could leave F1 calendar over ticket sales
The Malaysian Grand Prix could leave Formula 1 when its contract ends in 2018 because of falling ticket sales and competition from other venues.
The race at the Sepang International Circuit has been a fixture on the F1 calendar every year…
Autumn internationals: Scotland select five Premiership players amid dispute
Vern Cotter has named five English Premiership-based players in Scotland's squad for the autumn Tests.
Scottish Rugby expects to have the quintet available, despite a funding dispute that led to Premiership clubs voting to withhold players…
At least 800,000 Haitians in dire need of immediate assistance, says UN
An assessment conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Haitian government and its National Coordination for Food Security (CNSA), has determined that, in…
BVI to host launch of CAPE financial services syllabus
The Ministry of Education and Culture in the British Virgin Islands will host the launch of the new financial services syllabus for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) on Thursday, 3 November 2016.
Dr. Kedrick Pickering,…
Stakeholders meet to formulate St. Kitts-Nevis Yachting Sector Strategic Plan 2016-2021
The Ministry of Tourism is seeking to strengthen the yachting sector with a meeting of key stakeholders of the sector that convened on Monday (October 24), to discuss the formulation of the St. Kitts And Nevis Yachting Sector Strategic Plan…
Republic of China (Taiwan) facilitates purchase of new vehicles for security forces
(ZIZ News) -- As safety and security in St. Kitts and Nevis continues to be of significant importance, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has facilitated the purchase of new vehicles for security forces in the federation.…
“Operation Legal Stay” yeilds positive results
(ZIZ News) — The Immigration Department supported by officers of the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Anti-Drug Unit conducted a combined immigration compliance operation dubbed "Operation Legal Stay" on Saturday night (October 22) in…
Brathwaite hits fifty after Windies set 456
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Opener Kraigg Brathwaite defied Pakistan's bowling with a fighting half century to take West Indies to 86-2 at tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Brathwaite was 55 not…
Belgium Walloons block key EU Ceta trade deal with Canada
Belgium cannot sign a key EU trade deal with Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel has said, because of objections led by its Wallonia region.
Mr. Michel said talks with Wallonia and two other elected bodies had failed.
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Michael Clarke: Simon Katich dismisses reconciliation claim
Retired Australia batsman Simon Katich has rejected Michael Clarke's claim they reconciled after an infamous dressing room fight in 2009.
A disagreement between the pair peaked with a physical altercation after a victory at the Sydney…
Pete Burns: Dead or Alive singer dies aged 57
Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns has died aged 57 after suffering a cardiac arrest, his management has said.
A statement on Twitter said it was with "greatest sadness" that it had to break the "tragic news" that Burns died suddenly on…
Murder of 76-year-old man shocks Battersea
The gruesome murder of 76-year-old Herbert Johnson in his bed last Thursday morning has left members of the Battersea community in shock. Johnson was shot multiple times, including in the face, after two gunmen invaded his home minutes…
Maro Itoje: England forward out for six weeks with hand injury
England forward Maro Itoje has been ruled out of the autumn internationals after fracturing a hand in Saracens' Champions Cup win over Scarlets.
The lock, 21, will require surgery on his right hand and is expected to be out of action for…