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Malaysia releases Kim Jong Nam’s body in deal ending spat with North Korea

By Joseph Sipalan and Rozanna Latiff | KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia put the body of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on...

Venezuela Supreme Court grants itself legislative powers

(AFP) Venezuela's Supreme Court took over legislative powers Thursday, after ruling the opposition-majority National Assembly was in contempt of court in an ongoing power...

One of UK’s biggest landlords bans ‘coloured’ people from renting because of curry smell

INDEPENDENT (UK) One of the UK’s biggest buy-to-let landlords has instructed agents acting on his behalf, not to let his properties to “coloured people”,...

It’s over: Britain files for divorce from the European Union

(AP) The United Kingdom filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, overturning four decades of integration with its neighbors, demolishing the notion...

Motivated Brazil becomes 1st to qualify for 2018 World Cup

(AP) Less than three years after the most humiliating loss in its proud football history, a resurgent Brazil has become the first team to...

Indonesian man’s body found inside python – police

(BBC) A missing Indonesian man was found dead inside the body of a python, according to local police. Akbar went missing on Sunday on the...

India take million-dollar prize for finishing No. 1

India have finished at the top of the ICC Test rankings for the second successive year after beating Australia 2-1 in the four-Test series....

Samsung to sell refurbished safety-recalled Note 7 phones

(AFP) Samsung announced Monday it would sell some Note 7 smartphones that were recalled for safety reasons as refurbished devices, in an effort to...

US leads boycott of UN talks to ban nuclear weapons

(CNN) US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced Monday that the United States and almost 40 other nations would not participate in the...

Virat Kohli in doubt for start of IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore might have to start IPL 2017 without their captain Virat Kohli, as he battles against time to recover from the shoulder...

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...