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Jordan officers killed in attack at Baqaa camp near Amman

Five people have been killed in an attack on Jordanian intelligence officers at a Palestinian refugee camp near the capital, Amman, government officials say. They described the incident, rare in Jordan, as a "terrorist attack". Read more:…

Soup Cafe promotes healthy living

(ZIZ News) -- The Soup Cafe by Unoma Allen is making persons aware of a health contest that will take 6 persons on a 3 month fitness journey come July 1st. CEO of the Soup Cafe Unoma Allen told ZIZ News that in July anyone who makes…

Social Services celebrates federation’s nonagenarians

(ZIZ News) -- The Department Of Social Services and Community Development celebrated with a number of the Federation’s senior citizens over the past weekend as a form of appreciation for the elderly. Simeon Marius of Spooners, Cayon…

Car accident near Keys

(ZIZ News) -- Traffic was disrupted on the main road between Cayon and Keys on Saturday night when a car flipped and overturned on the side of the road. According to reports, an attempted stop of the driver at a police check point last…

PWD Week of Activities

(ZIZ News) -- Minister of Public Infrastructure the Hon. Ian Liburd has launched a week of activities focusing on the work of the Public Works Department. The week is being held under the theme “Striving For Efficiency In The Maintenance…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…