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Brazil’s president says ministers under investigation may resign

(Reuters) Brazilian President Michel Temer said yesterday some of his cabinet ministers are likely to resign after being placed under investigation in a massive...

Gunman’s video prompts Facebook rethink

By: Dave Lee (BBC) Facebook has launched a review of how it deals with violent content on its network. The announcement came after a video showing...

Trump to seek changes in visa program to encourage hiring Americans

By Steve Holland | WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday will sign an executive order directing federal agencies to recommend changes to a...

British PM to seek snap election for 8 June

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong...

United Air removes couple traveling to wedding from plane

(Reuters) An engaged couple were removed from a United Airlines flight to Costa Rica on Saturday, as the airline remained under scrutiny following outrage...

Pence warns North Korea of U.S. resolve shown in Syria, Afghan strikes

By Roberta Rampton and Ju-min Park | SEOUL   (Reuters) U.S. Vice President Mike Pence put North Korea on notice on Monday, warning that recent U.S....

Emma Morano, world’s oldest person, dies at age 117

(CNN) Emma Morano, the world's oldest person and the last one known to be born in the 1800s, has died. She was 117. The...

Remains of five ‘lost’ Archbishops of Canterbury found

(BBC) The remains of five Archbishops of Canterbury have been found beneath a medieval parish church next to Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury's...

North Korea ‘ready for nuclear attack’ amid show of force

(BBC) North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region, saying it is "ready to hit back with nuclear...

MOAB strike: US bombing of IS in Afghanistan ‘killed dozens’

(BBC) - A US military strike with a weapon known as the "mother of all bombs", or MOAB, killed 36 Islamic State (IS) group...

Recent Articles

Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...