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Deadly bombing at Pakistan rally

At least 22 people have been killed in a large suicide blast in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, police said. The bomber struck a rally of about 2,000 people who had gathered on Friday in support of a separate homeland for Palestinians. Four journalists were among those killed, and another 40 people were injured in the attack. A gunfight ensued, adding to the casualty figure. Source: Agencies Email Article Print Article Share Article Send Feedback Featured on Al Jazeera A history of talks and violence A timeline of the key moments in Israeli-Palestinian relations. Unveiling Fear & Prejudice Embracing the Cordoba Mosque Initiative could create a more…

Caribbean News

Players With Caribbean Roots On Winning Streak At U.S. Open by admin

CaribWorldNews, FLUSHING, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Caribbean heritage players are now in almost every sports under the sun, so it is no surprise that two are already on a winning streak at the 2010 U.S. Open. On Wednesday evening, French Gael Monfils, with roots in the French Caribbean, danced his way into the third round of the tourney by beating Russia`s Igor Andreev 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to claim a victory on his 24th birthday. The No. 17-seed Monfils took two breaks in the first set to steal the one-set lead, and the level of play only got better from there. Monfils showed off his athleticism, returning everything Andreev threw at him, including a short drop shot at the net that he tracked down with... Read more »



Business

Caribbean, Latin America Business In Brief

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Trade with the Caribbean and Latin America is set to surge this year, a new report from the United Nations economic body for Latin America said on Thursday.The report said exports have risen by 21.4 percent from 2009 and imports are up 17.1 percent as the region bounces back from global crisis.The best performance is seen in countries that export raw materials, while the recovery is slower in countries that import basic products and are dependent on tourism and remittances,` the report said.CARIBBEAN TOURISMCaribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President Josef Forstmayr has called for urgent action by all Caribbean governments for a sustainable... Read more »


Sports

Caribbean Athletes To Race At IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Several Caribbean athletes are part of the Americas contingent, which includes for the first time the US and the Caribbean competing as one team, gearing up for the newly-revamped IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup which opens today, Sept. 4th in Croatia. Teams from Africa, the Americas, Asia/Pacific and Europe are ready to take on the challenge to win the first IAAF Continental Cup trophy. The men`s 100-m challenge includes Antigua`s World Indoor 60-m bronze medalist Daniel Bailey, who will be a part of Team Americas. In the 200-m will be Churandy Martina (20.08) of the Netherlands Antilles, the man who crossed the line second at the 2008 Beijing... Read more »


Entertainment

Cayman Islands Selita Ebanks Dating Kanye?

CaribWorldNews, FLUSHING, NY, Fri. Sept. 3, 2010: Is the sexy Victoria`s Secret supermodel Selita Ebanks of the Cayman Islands now dating controversial hip-hop star Kanye West?The two were spotted at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, cozying up to watch Andy Roddick take on Serbian player Janko Tipsarevic. The two were rumored to be dating in 2008, after they were spotted at Tenjune in New York together. Ebanks is the former fianceacute;e of Nick Cannon, who is now married to Mariah Carey. West and Ebanks were all smiles as they sipped lime-spritzed club soda drinks, watching from seats positioned in front of `Gossip Girl` stars Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr, who shared a laugh with the happy couple.  Read More →


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