Egypt attack: President Sisi pledges forceful response
From BBC Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond with “the utmost force” after 300 people were killed at a North Sinai mosque during Friday prayers. The al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed was bombed and…
India’s holdings of US govt securities jump to $145 billion
From The Economic Times WASHINGTON: Continuing to increase its exposure, India’s holdings of American government securities touched USD 145.1 billion at the end of September, official data showed. Remaining the 11th largest holder of the US Treasury securities, India increased…
Slow loris is dying
Selfie tourism is the latest thing to kill the slow loris BY ISOBEL HAMILTON From Mashable Warning: this article contains images of animal abuse which some may find distressing. A small furry creature huddles close to a tree branch on…
US and UK among the most civil nations online, Microsoft says
By Steve Dent From engadget On Safer Internet Day, it advises following the Golden Rule. Last 2nd July it was “Safer Internet Day,” so Microsoft released some stats showing relative safety and civility by nation. It turns out that people…
Trump commerce secretary’s business links with Putin family laid out in leaked files
By Jon Swaine and Luke Harding From The Guardian UK Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, is doing business with Vladimir Putin’s son-in-law through a shipping venture in Russia. Leaked documents and public filings show Ross holds a stake in…
Joint Statement by the Relevant Authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Allegations of ‘Money Laundering’
Joint media release: National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC), the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) The relevant authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, namely, the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC), the Financial Services Authority (FSA)…
Venezuelan President to visit Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to sign new agreements with the twin island republic when he visits in the coming weeks. Maduro, who was speaking with the International media last week, said he…
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Russia hopes to launch its own digital currency
By Jon Fingas From engadget Surprise: it wouldn’t be as open as existing cryptocurrencies. Russia has been talking openly about the prospect of creating its own cryptocurrency, and it looks like the country might turn those words into action. Local…
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The ties that bind the US to Latin America and the Caribbean
By Evan Ellis From Newsmax Dear Colleague, I hope this article finds you well. I am happy to have the opportunity to connect with you through my new blog in the media outlet Newsmax. For those of you who do…
Panama City Beach woman travels to Russia to judge goat show
By Riliegh McHugh From WJHG PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – One Panama City Beach woman recently traveled to Russia to serve as a judge in a rather unusual tournament. Cristi Karr lives in Panama City Beach and raises and…
