December 2014

Surging Hawks hand Cavs largest loss this season

December 18, 2014 in Sports

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers' largest loss of the season didn't sit well with coach David Blatt. "That was embarrassing, how we played," he said after the Atlanta Hawks routed Cleveland 127-98 on Wednesday night. "I apologize to all the good fans who came out here. Really,...

Windies punished

December 18, 2014 in Sports

Unbeaten centuries from AB de Villiers and captain Hashim Amla squashed a brief flicker of resistance from West Indies, as South Africa dominated the opening day of the first Test yesterday. Asked to bat in bowler friendly conditions at SuperSport Park, South Africa slumped to 57...

Antigua and Barbuda tightens CIP

December 18, 2014 in Sports

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Dec 17, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will deny citizens from Afghanistan, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, and Iran from applying for citizenship under its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). A government statement said that Cabinet had recently adopted...

RiRi the new face for Puma

December 18, 2014 in Regional

BERLIN – Barbadian superstar Rihanna keeps ringing up the big deals as she was named on Tuesday the new creative director for activewear brand Puma. The pop star, 26, will oversee the company’s women’s line – including clothing and shoes – during her “multi-year partnership”. She will...

Cubans celebrate renewed relations with US

December 18, 2014 in Regional

HAVANA (AFP) — Cubans erupted into celebration Wednesday at news of a historic renewal in relations with the United States, voicing hope the breakthrough would change their lives amid economic decay. In Havana’s old town, where overjoyed groups gathered in the street as the news spread,...