Police: Islamic gunman dead after French standoff
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — An Islamic extremist who boasted of killing seven people in an attempt to “bring France to its knees” died Thursday after jumping from his window, arms in hand, in a shootout with police, a French minister…
Two US men arrested on gay cruise in Caribbean
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Two California men on a gay cruise of the Caribbean were arrested Wednesday in Dominica, where sex between two men is illegal. Police Constable John George said police boarded the cruise ship and arrested the two…
Gay marriage advocates declare victory
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gay rights advocates are declaring victory after New Hampshire’s failed attempt at repealing its gay marriage law, saying it resounds in a region where opponents have concentrated efforts to reverse momentum. The state House voted Wednesday…
Four rare white rhinos die suddenly in Australian zoo
SYDNEY (AP) — Four rare white rhinoceroses have died in recent weeks at an Australian zoo after displaying mysterious neurological problems such as stumbling. The Taronga Western Plains Zoo near the New South Wales state city of Dubbo said in…
Cameron Gray training with Chelsea FC and Swindon Town FC
West Bay Sports Foundation Following on from the successful visit of the Swindon Town FC Under 13 football team in February, 13-year old Cameron Gray from Academy SC this week began training with the Chelsea Youth Academy in England and…
Urge for independence
Sir Ronald Sanders, international consultant and former senior Caribbean ambassador spoke on the topic “The Attractions of Nationhood: Illusion and Reality,” during the second day of the 50-50 Caribbean Conference at the UCCI. Sir Ronald referred to the recent histories…
Colombian military: 39 rebels killed
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian troops have killed 39 rebels, most of them in a bombardment of a guerrilla camp, the defense minister said Wednesday. The military bombed a rebel camp in northeastern Arauca state early Wednesday, killing 33, Defense…
Bolton to resume play while Muamba recovers
LONDON (AP) — Bolton will return to the field in the English Premier League on Saturday, a week after midfielder Fabrice Muamba suffered cardiac arrest during a match and needed 15 shocks to recover. With Muamba improving in a hospital,…
Kidnapped British woman freed in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A British tourist snatched by Somali gunmen from a resort island in Kenya was freed on Wednesday after more than six months in captivity, Britain’s Foreign Office said. Judith Tebbutt was taken in September. Gunmen killed…
Up, up and away with Cayman Islands Helicopters
Jerome Begot wanted to be a helicopter pilot ever since he was seven. “My dad, asked what I wanted to do. He thought I wanted to take over his business – a hotel and restaurant, and I said ‘No.’ He…
