Assad’s promises face skepticism abroad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad offered vague promises of reform and clear threats against protesters in an address that prompted demonstrations and condemnations of violence. ANALYSIS |
Day: June 20, 2011
Massive flooding affects millions in China
Epic flooding has wreaked havoc in several Chinese provinces, destroying at least 8,400 houses in Zhejiang province alone.
Police hunt driver in hit and run accident- 8 year old succumbs
Berbice: Police up to late this evening are still searching for the driver who struck down two children while they were walking along the Cotton tree public road Berbice. 8…
Tunisia’s Ben Ali convicted of corruption
Former Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali is expected to be tried in absentia this week.
Suu Kyi to address U.S. Congress on Myanmar
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi will address members of the U.S. Congress this week, a rare foray into American politics for a woman who is lauded internationally even as she struggles to be heard in her native Myanmar.
Opposition calls on police to continue bribery investigations
Port-of-Spain: The Opposition, PNM, is calling on Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs to continue his investigation into the allegations of bribery against Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner, despite his resignation…
President Jagdeo joins Board of Global Green Growth Institute -Calls Institute “a new way of helping developing countries”
Georgetown : President Bharrat Jagdeo has accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). On June 19, the President attended a meeting of…
Contented Strauss looks ahead to India
In the bigger picture England captain Andrew Strauss had plenty reasons to be content after securing a 1-0 win over Sri Lanka ahead of India’s visit
Sangakkara finally breaks his England hoodoo
Despite the rain, spectators at the Rose Bowl were left with the consolation of having watched one of the game’s modern greats produce an innings that has been long overdue
Debt-ridden Greece to sell state assets
Greece is preparing to sell off billions of dollars worth of state assets, including airports and highways, to meet international lenders’ demands that it raise funds. FULL STORY | GREEKS ANGRY OVER JOB CUTS
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