Fiji’s military regime said it had suspended one of the South Pacific nation’s main opposition parties for failing to meet its financial obligations. The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) had refused to pay a FJ$6,400 ($3,400) bill to cover the cost
(AP) VERACRUZ, MexicoMexican authorities are investigating the death of at least 250 stingrays found on a beach of the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. Residents and visitors first spotted the dead rays Tuesday on the Chachalacas beach in the town of
Emma Roberts, the rising star best known for her work in Scream 4 and American Horror Story, was arrested earlier this month in Canada on charges of committing domestic violence. TMZ reports the 22-year-old actress, daughter of Eric Roberts and
Hating Breitbart, the documentary chronicling Andrew Breitbart’s victories against the mainstream media, picked up a major award this month at the Anthem Film Festival. Director Andrew Marcus’s feature collected the Excellence in Filmmaking award at the festival, held July 10-12
(AFP) – African-American faith leaders vowed Tuesday to harness anger over the Trayvon Martin case to overturn “stand-your-ground” laws and reassert the case for greater civil rights. Speaking outside Department of Justice headquarters, Reverend Al Sharpton announced a National Justice
(AP) Screen violence remains a big hit with the public, despite calls for the entertainment industry to tone it down in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Aurora, Colo., Newtown, Conn, and elsewhere in the U.S. during the last
(AP) Liz Cheney to seek Wyo. Senate seat held by Repub.By MEAD GRUVER and BEN NEARYAssociated PressCHEYENNE, Wyo.Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s daughter Liz Cheney will run against Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator in next year’s Republican primary, her campaign said
(AP) Coroner: ‘Glee’ actor Monteith died of overdoseVANCOUVER, British ColumbiaA coroner says `Glee’ actor Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol. The British Columbia coroner’s office says in a statement Tuesday that “there is no evidence to
Attorney General Eric Holder told the annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Orlando, Florida Tuesday that the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin should lead to a
The storm encircling the University of Denver over its decision to honor President George W. Bush intensified this week as several donors threatened to cut off funding if the university goes through with its plans. DU Officials chose the former
Count poet Maya Angelou as the latest celebrity to blast the not guilty verdict in the case against George Zimmerman. The celebrated writer is pained by Zimmerman’s acquittal in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, a decision which will
Wyclef Jean joined his celebrity peers in condemning the acquittal of George Zimmerman, but he ratcheted up the rhetoric in a way most did not. Jean shared his view of the trial during a Huffington Post chat: “This, to me,
(AP) Pussy Riot back in new video after members jailedMOSCOWRussian provocateurs Pussy Riot are back in action, releasing a new music video nearly a year after three members went to prison for a prank denouncing Vladimir Putin. The video shows
On Sunday, a 34-year-old Wisconsin man received a beating by several black teens. According to Christopher Simpson, the victim, and another witness present at the scene, Simpson was attacked at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, punched in the back of
(AP) 5 best British Opens played at MuirfieldBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterGULLANE, ScotlandSt. Andrews is incomparable because of its history, but when it comes to links courses in the British Open rotation, Muirfield is looked upon as the purest and
(AP) Muirfield produces the worthiest of Open champsBy PAUL NEWBERRYAP National WriterGULLANE, ScotlandFrom behind the 18th green, Paul Azinger stared out toward a golf course where he nearly won a major title, where so many greats of the game have
(AP) Lawyer: Brooklyn Nets coach Kidd to plead guiltyBy FRANK ELTMANAssociated PressHAMPTON BAYS, N.Y.Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd intends to plead guilty to a drunken driving charge, his lawyer said Tuesday. Kidd is expected to receive a suspended sentence, attorney
In Chester County, Pennsylvania, police are investigating graffiti on a building before it was set on fire: “KILL ZIMMERMAN.” Firefighters were called to the scene of the fire at ProSigns, a company manufacturing commercial signs for business, and found that
Country singer John Rich simply doesn’t trust the government no matter the party label. He suspects he isn’t alone in that assessment of the 2013 political scene, according to an interview he gave to CYInterview. Well, I think our government
The entertainment industry has spoken in virtual unison regarding the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the murder of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, branding the decision an American injustice. Now, one singer is taking that outrage to the next level. Stevie
Israel has given Egypt the go-ahead to deploy two battalions to the Sinai to tackle militants in the sensitive region where deployments are restricted by treaty, army radio reported Tuesday. Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon gave his approval to a request
Japanese police have arrested the alleged ringleader of a sex home-delivery service specialising in women weighing up to 150 kilograms (330 lbs), a spokesman said. Keiko Saito, 41, and one of her employees are suspected of conspiring to run a
At least nine Syrians, including a child, were executed by regime forces at a checkpoint in Damascus province, a watchdog said on Tuesday. The nine were “executed” at a military checkpoint in the area, the group said, citing local activists.
(AP) Greece faces general strike over state job cutsATHENS, GreeceUnions opposing austerity measures in Greece are staging their fourth general strike this year as the government prepares to start axing public sector jobs. Tuesday’s walkout is disrupting flights, public transport,
By RAQUEL MARIA DILLONAssociated PressLOS ANGELESProtesters ran through Los Angeles streets, stopping traffic, breaking windows and at one point raiding a Wal-Mart store, and a major freeway was blocked in the San Francisco Bay Area in the third night of
