2 Swedish journalists face terrorism charges in Ethiopia
Two Swedish journalists charged with terrorism in Ethiopia face years in prison after their arrest in a prohibited region along the nation's border with Somalia.
Day: November 4, 2011
Diplomats: France, Britain to abstain from Palestinian-UN vote
France and Britain plan to abstain from a Security Council vote on the Palestinians' bid for statehood, two U.N. diplomats said Thursday.
Drugs seized by lawmen
Bridgetown. Over 800 cannabis plants were seized by lawmen over the past 48 hours in the parishes of St John and St Philip. A joint operation led by members of…
Financial struggles for Barbadians
Bridgetown. Barbadians are struggling with mortage payments but they have stopped racking up high credit card debt. This is the view of president of the Barbados Bankers' Association, Horace Cobham.…
New Zealand domestic one-day competition renamed
New Zealand’s domestic one-day competition has been renamed the Ford Trophy, New Zealand Cricket announced today
Ireland shutters embassies in Vatican, Iran
Financially-strapped Ireland announced its intent Thursday to close embassies in the Vatican and Iran, explaining it was not worthwhile to keep them open especially given its own dire economic straits.
WA bats routed by Cutting
Ben Cutting routed Western Australia’s batsmen as Queensland strode further ahead on the Sheffield Shield table with a 192-run victory on the final day at the WACA ground
Second Tibetan nun burns to death in China
A Buddhist nun in southwest China has died after setting herself on fire, the 11th Tibetan — and second nun — to self-immolate since March.
Fixing to be illegal in Australia in 2012
Fixing matches or elements within them will be illegal in Australia in 2012, perhaps as soon as March, as the federal and state governments push ahead with specialised legislation
Watson braces for South African pace
The series is only two Tests long but it could still have a meaningful impact on Watson’s future role in the team
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