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Day: March 8, 2012

Mexico judge orders probe into killings of women

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A judge has ordered Mexican authorities to investigate the killings of women in the suburbs of Mexico City, reviving a sensitive issue related to a former governor who is a leading candidate in the presidential race….

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The Editor Speaks: Colonialism, slavery, the British and the Commonwealth

Colonialism has many meanings in the various dictionaries: “the establishment, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of colonies in one territory by people from another territory” is the mildest I have read and “a practice of domination, which involves the subjugation of…

A time of Fasting

For Christians, Lent is traditionally a time of fasting, abstinence, prayer and alms-giving. Although I grew up in a Christian family, it was also one with health problems that were considered exemptions from the obligation to fast. It is only…

A big day for women’s cricket

It’s a double first – the first ever Cayman Islands National Women’s Cricket Team, and the first time that Cayman is hosting an international women’s cricket event. The Pepsi International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Women’s T20 Championship is scheduled to…

Six UK troops believed killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Six British soldiers were believed killed after an explosion hit their armored vehicle in southwestern Afghanistan, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Wednesday. If confirmed, it would be the biggest loss of life for British forces in…

Solar storm on way

WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest solar flare in five years is racing toward Earth, threatening to unleash a torrent of charged particles that could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights. The sun erupted Tuesday evening, and the effects should…

Feeding Your Toddler

Brandi Propas is the newest addition to The International Medical Group. She is a registered dietician and her services are a welcome complement to the clinic. Does it feel like the only words out of your toddler’s mouth at meal…

WAR ON TERROR

Bush calls for $5m to boost public safety Government will seek an additional $5 million funding for security in 2011-2012, boosting government outlays to $57.3 million for public protection by the end of the budget year. Speaking at Tuesday’s inauguration…

Jenson Button is biggest threat

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says McLaren’s Jenson Button is the biggest threat to his team this season, but warned that there is more to come from defending champion Sebastian Vettel. Horner also named Lewis Hamilton of McLaren, Ferrari’s Fernando…