Fuel shortage sparks Gaza blackouts
Political leaders in Gaza are sparring over a fuel shortage that has prompted rolling power blackouts and protests there.
Month: March 2012
Noise pollution a threat to the real estate
Bridgetown. Noise pollution could have a impact on the future of real estate in Barbados says Richard Edgehill, managing director of construction company Edgehill Assocates. According to Edgehill noise pollution…
War on drugs migrates to Canada
Paula Newton reports on encroachment of the drug cartels in Canada, and a new North American counter-narcotics strategy.
Hong Kong appoints new leader
Votes have been cast in the first round to decide the next leader of Hong Kong after a string of scandals injected life into a typically staid and predictable campaign.
Who was victim No. 17 in Afghan massacre?
The United States gave $860,000 to the families of people in Afghanistan killed or wounded in a shooting rampage that is being blamed on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, two Afghan officials said Sunday.
Evacuations ordered after Chile earthquake
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Throngs gather for pope in Mexico
Pope Benedict XVI led an open-air Mass Sunday before throngs of faithful Catholics in central Mexico.
Police calls for caution on the roads
Bridgetown. The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) has issued a pea for caution on Barbados's roads. Public Relations Officer of RBPF, Inspector David Welch told Trakker News the recent spate…
Tendulkar says it would be "selfish" to retire now
Tired of the incessant questions about his retirement, Sachin Tendulkar has insisted that the decision of when to quit cricket is his alone
Pope heads to Cuba after Mexico visit
In the second papal visit to the island nation, Pope Benedict heads to Cuba on Monday, the long-awaited leg of a tour he’s so far proven he intends to use for addressing faith and political issues.
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