Judge rejects Berlusconi objections in sex case
The judge in Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s trial on charges of sex with a minor rejected all defense motions Monday and scheduled the next hearing for October 3.
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Are some countries abusing Interpol?
Interpol’s Red Notices are sent to police agencies across the world to help bring criminals to justice. But many have been issued for nations with poor human-rights records, and some of these nations are using them to pursue political opponents, accord…
Teachers’ multi-year agreement implemented
Georgetown : Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced that thousands of teachers across Guyana will start receiving benefits this month under the multi-year agreement concluded between the Government of Guyana and the…
UAE urged to drop charges against activists
Four human rights organizations are urging authorities in the United Arab Emirates to drop charges against five pro-democracy activists.
New Secretary General of CARICOM to be announced soon
Bridgetown. The name of a new Secretary General of CARICOM is expected to be announced this week, the five candidates vying for the position were interview over the weekend at the…
Libyan rebels: We’re advancing on al-Brega
Libyan rebel forces have advanced about 18 miles (30 kilometers) closer to the eastern city of al-Brega after dismantling thousands of landmines, a rebel spokesman told CNN on Monday.
Pirates seize tanker off Somali coast
Pirates have seized a tanker ship in the Indian Ocean and appear to be taking it to Somalia, the European Union Naval Force Somalia said Monday.
One of world’s most wanted Nazi suspects acquitted
A Hungarian court Monday acquitted one of the world’s most wanted Nazi war suspects, saying there was not enough evidence to convict him of slaughtering three dozen people during World War II.
Crime under control says Attorney General
Bridgetown. Crime in Barbados is under control, this view was expressed by Attorney General, Adriel Brathwait,responding to a recent statement by former Attorney General Dale Marshall, that criminal elements on the island…
Arab unrest: Libyan rebels advance, Yemen protesters’ rift, more
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa have been swept up in protests against longtime rulers since the January revolt that ousted Tunisian strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. In many cases, these demonstrations and movements have been met with b…
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