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US 'disturbed' by death of Chinese activist Cao Shunli
BBC NEWS
The United States has said it is "deeply disturbed" by reports of the death of activist Cao Shunli at a hospital in Beijing.
Joint Bahamas, US Efforts “Critical” to Fighting Transnational Crime
Caribbean Journal
Collaborative efforts between the Bahamas and the United States are “critical” to tackling the “constant assault” of transnational crime,” according to Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell.
US president warns Uganda over anti-gay bill
BBC
President Barack Obama has warned Uganda's President Yoweri Musuveni that enacting an anti-gay law will complicate relations with the US.
Small Earthquake Shakes Puerto Rico
Caribbean Journal
A small earthquake caused shaking in parts of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
UPDATE: ‘Bob’ Hodge & others get leave for Judicial Review!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Justice Vicki Ann Ellis has granted leave in the High Court of the Virgin Islands for four of five men wanted by the United States (US) Government to file for Judicial Review over a second extradition request made by the US.
VI govt concerned about US-based VIslanders affected by Sandy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith says the Virgin Islands empathises with the United States following a battering from Hurricane Sandy last week and which has claimed many lives and left lots of damage in its wake.
Osaka’s 3 homers lift Japan to Little League glory!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - led by Noriatsu Osaka’s 3 home runs Japan cruised past Tennessee 12-2 on Sunday August 24, 2012 to win the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
UPDATE - Slain Arab businessman laid to rest in Palestine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Arab businessman, Ali M. Yanes, who was gunned down in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, on July 15, 2012, was laid to rest on Monday July 23, 2012 in his homeland, Ramallah, Palestine.
Virgin Islander publishes “Lies I Never Quite Believed”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a book rightfully titled, “Lies I Never Quite Believed, The Emancipation of Akil Johnson”, Virgin Islander poet, writer and activist Akil Johnson took his horrifying experiences of being molested as a child to a book, but is hoping his story will help others.
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