Author: Clivette

At least 10 dead as heavy rains batter Haiti

November 08, 2016 in Regional

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC )– At least 10 people were killed and four others missing as heavy rains caused widespread flooding in this Caribbean Community (Caricom) country over the past weekend. In a statement, the interim president expressed regret at the loss of lives and the damage...

Clinton or Trump? America voting at last

November 08, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_14301" align="alignleft" width="300"] Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton (R) shakes hands with Republican nominee Donald Trump after the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on Monday.[/caption] WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether...

US Coast Guard sends home fleeing Cubans

November 08, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_15162" align="alignright" width="300"] A United States Coast Guard cutter on patrol[/caption] MIAMI, USA (CMC) — The United States Coast Guard says it has repatriated 109 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, since October 15. On Saturday, the Coast Guard said the repatriations are a result...

Clinton, Trump fight to wire as bitter US race ends

November 08, 2016 in International

[caption id="attachment_15159" align="alignright" width="300"] MICHIGAN, United States - Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a rally at the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse yesterday in Allendale, Michigan. (Photo: AFP)[/caption] GRAND RAPIDS, United States (AFP and AP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump yesterday gave US...