ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) – Lead poisoning has killed 28 children in central Nigeria's Niger state, the government has said, in the latest incident that has claimed hundreds of lives in recent years. "As at 12th May, 2015, 65 cases and 28 deaths had occurred giving a...
[caption id="attachment_5430" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dexta Daps[/caption] DANCEHALL singjay Dexta Daps had his bail extended when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday. The entertainer, whose given name is Louis Grandison, is facing charges of obstructing the police; the use of indecent language; resisting arrest;...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes will not be allowed in Puerto Rico, but cannabis derivatives could be consumed in other ways, government officials said Tuesday as they provided more details on the governor’s weekend executive order on cannabis use. Justice...
[caption id="attachment_5425" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tyson Gay[/caption] LONDON (AP):The entire United States men's sprint relay team was stripped of its silver medal from the 2012 London Olympics yesterday as a result of Tyson Gay's doping case. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) notified the US Olympic Committee by letter...
MOHALI, India (CMC) – Chris Gayle flattered to deceive as his Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a surprise defeat to bottom-of-the-table Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday. Chasing 107 for victory in a game reduced to 10 overs per side because of rain...