Bad weather causes delay
Unusually heavy snowfall stranded hundreds of motorists, disrupted trains and shut down schools and airports across Britain yesterday as the country suffered through its longest cold snap in nearly 30 years.
Three al-Qaida militants arrested
Yemeni security forces arrested three suspected al-Qaida militants from a cell that the United States (US) has said was linked to a plot against the American or other embassies, the Interior Ministry disclosed yesterday.
Democrats ditch re-election plans
With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor, all Democrats, ditched plans to run for re-election in the latest signs of trouble for President Barack Obama's party.
No ruling on the use of 'Allah'
A Malaysian court temporarily suspended its decision to let non-Muslims use the word 'Allah' to refer to God yesterday, pending an appeal by the government in a case that raised religious tensions in the Muslim-majority country.
UN peacekeepers help prepare for election in Haiti
The United Nations says its peacekeeping mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is helping the impoverished Caribbean country prepare for upcoming legislative elections.
Fake Jagdeo profile on Facebook
The Office of the President says it has discovered another fake profile on the social networking website Facebook, attempting to impersonate President Bharrat Jagdeo.
General election set for February
Voters in this British Overseas Territory will go to the polls on February 15 to elect a new government.
Caribbean briefs
President Ronald Venetiaan and members of his Cabinet toured several areas of the capital on Tuesday after heavy rains and strong winds severely damaged homes, uprooted trees and power lines on Monday.
Government accepts NY mayor's assistance
The Bermuda government says it has accepted an offer from New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, to help investigate five murders on the island.
Brit praised for contribution
Georgetown, Guyana (CMC): The Guyana government says it is elated at the release of British national, Peter Moore, who had been held captive in Iraq since 2007.