Sep 4, 2010
International News - The New York Times
Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives
By KAREEM FAHIM
Blackwater Won Contracts Through a Web of Companies
By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI
- Times Topic: Blackwater Worldwide
Italian Cities Plan to Shut Roma Camps
By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
By REUTERS
Military Memo
Defense Secretary Offers Cautious Views on Wars
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money
By CELIA W. DUGGER
Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Talks
By ETHAN BRONNER
Suicide Bomber Kills 53 at Shiite Protest
By SALMAN MASOOD
U.S. Withholds Millions in Mexico Antidrug Aid
By ELISABETH MALKIN and RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass
By THE NEW YORK TIMES 12:02 AM ET
Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home
By RAPHAEL MINDER
Attack in Tajikistan Highlights Fears of Militancy
By THE NEW YORK TIMES 9:47 PM ET
South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, Offers Resignation
Money Missing to Confirm Trial of Microbicide Against H.I.V.
7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
By REUTERS
New Zealand Earthquake 2010: Strong Quake Shakes Christchurch
A strong earthquake rattled New Zealand at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday morning. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.2.
The quake epicenter was four miles south-southeast from Christchurch, New Zealand, on the nation's south island. Local media reports there have been strong aftershocks and power outages throughout the city.
Sep 3, 2010
Armed robber shot by attempted carjack victim
A man who robbed a Five Cays business and tried to carjack a person in the parking lot was shot by that person, who was licensed to carry a firearm, police said.
On Aug. 28 the male masked gunman robbed Faltinto’s Store on Five Cays Road on Providenciales of a quantity of cash. He went outside and tried to carjack a vehicle from its owner.
Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary
Derek “Pop” Been, one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Public Service, has resigned.
Been, presently the PS in the Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities, and who has spent close to 12 years in the Public Service, told The SUN that his resignation takes effect from September 7, 2010.
Turks and Caicos Islands - "Paradise of the Caribbean"
Public to help combat climate change
Public to help combat climate change
Albray Butterfield Jnr., credits his deputy leader pick to God
Newly-elected Deputy Leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) Albray Butterfield Jr., said he wanted to enter elective politics while in his 50’s, but it appears that God has a divine purpose for him to enter the arena at this time, hence him being chosen by leader Clayton Greene.
North Carolina under hurricane watch as Earl churns past Turks and Caicos
Trinidad to train Ugandans in oil industry skills
Trinidad and Tobago is to train 10 Ugandans in the oil and gas industry, its high commissioner to Uganda has said.
Ambassador Patrick Edwards said during the celebration to mark his country’s 48th independence day in Kampala that the training was part of Trinidad’s commitment to assist in the development of Uganda’s young oil industry.
Oil leak threatens farmlands in Trinidad and Tobago
(AFP) – Aug 12, 2010
PORT SPAIN — A leaking oil pipeline belonging to state-owned Petrotrin has covered more than 30 acres of farmland in Trinidad and Tobago with some 200 barrels of crude, the country's energy minister said Thursday.
Rep. Clarke's Statement on the 48th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence
Trinidad & Tobago Converts Unused Air Force Base to...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A place that once played an important role in the winning of the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country's first Science and Technology Research Park – Tamana InTech Park. The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has repurposed the Wallerfield Air Force Base (Wallerfield AFB), a former United States World War II Air Force base located in northeastern Trinidad, to satisfy the country's goal of transforming its booming energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one.
Govt dealing with human trafficking
Story Created: Sep 2, 2010 at 10:45 PM ECT
Human trafficking is evolving at an "uncomfortable rate" in this country and as such, Government will move to put in laws in place to deal with this, National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy said yesterday.
BAE lays keel for Thai patrol vessel
Steel Bands Are Ready for New York Competition
By SAM DOLNICK
As the sun sets over a string of tire repair and auto body shops in Brooklyn, the first jaunty notes of a jangly symphony ring out. The roar of Atlantic ....
FIFA.com - Trinidad on a wave of confidence
Opera in the forest
Courtesy Photo
Dvořák's Rusalka staged in Divoká Šárka in 2007.
The rustle of leaves and the babble of goats are sounds not usually associated with opera, but then again, Natural Theater Divoká Šárka is not your average opera house.
HIV infection rates rising fast
Walter NovakPetr Sobek, himself HIV-positive, is shocked by the ignorance of young people.
Russian disaster sign of global warming
Gunman shot dead at Discovery bldg, hostages freed
NASA turns down Chilean miners request for alcohol, cigarettes
Obama calls French President and Saudi King on Middle East
Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near US-Mexico border
Son of Iranian 'stoning' woman urges global pressure
Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks
To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas – the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two Palestinian territories and rejects negotiation
Bihar abduction: Body of havildar Lucas recovered
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"I want the whole world to know about my country and my people," the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors for global bragging rights at the pageant in Las Vegas.
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Gunman kills 8 in Slovak capital
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Cardiff today: Sex, Wales and Anarchy, Great Taff Tidy and school metaphors
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA round up of local news and events from across Cardiff with the help of news outlets and the blogosphere
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Bicycle security: top tips and a task force
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentDave Hill: My recent post about cycle theft in London has produced some helpful responses.
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Viral Video Chart: London's turning
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA brilliant marketing trick with the London Eye beats the cats and dogs to the top of this week's clip roundup. By Josh Halliday
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Leeds today: RBS job losses, street art and Leeds Digital Week
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA round-up of today's news and views with help from the city's best websites and blogs
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The Technology newsbucket: Vox closing, Digg gaming, form filling and more
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentPlus Toshiba's tablet hands-on, Twitter's bad OAuth, TfL timetables and more
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Jan Brewer's Arizona governor election debate meltdown
3 Sep 2010:29 commentsRichard Adams: Jan Brewer, running for re-election as Arizona governor, suffers not one but two televised debate car-wrecks
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Readers recommend: songs about anniversaries
3 Sep 2010:166 commentsPaul MacInnes: As this column celebrates its fifth birthday, we'd like you to suggest songs with commemorative themes
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Nikolay Davydenko and Marin Cilic fall but Roger Federer marches on
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Tony Blair on Obama and McCain
2 Sep 2010:3 commentsRichard Adams: Tony Blair thinks the media got McCain and Obama the wrong way around in 2008, according to his autobiography
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More on the UN
2 Sep 2010:44 commentsSo it turns out that this UN human rights regime does have some value.
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Outland looks like another download-only classic
2 Sep 2010:4 commentsThe summer of 2010 could well go down as the time when download gaming on the consoles finally came of age. Limbo, Deathspank, Lara Croft: Guardian of Light - the best games this summer have been released via download only. Put down Red Dead Redemption for a minute and think about it - download gaming has ruled this summer. The trend looks set to continue for a little longer too, with Outland unveiled for XBLA and PSN.
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Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant attend a bread fest. Crumbs!
2 Sep 2010: Lost in Showbiz: Do they have to go to a launch to eat? Don't they have any friends, wonders Marina Hyde6 comments -
Paris Hilton and the wrong type of cocaine
2 Sep 2010:3 commentsLost in Showbiz: The hapless heiress had poor people's stuff on her – but hopefully a rich person's lawyer can explain the mix-up, says Marina Hyde
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It's Daybreak - wake up to the snakepit
2 Sep 2010:52 commentsAdrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley join forces with GMTV's old team in ITV's rebranded morning slot. Just wait for the magic to unfold, says Marina Hyde
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Time comes for Steven Gerrard to find role in England's bigger picture
2 Sep 2010: Richard Williams: Steven Gerrard prefers to play further forward but has struggled to create an effective blend with Wayne Rooney81 comments