Caribbean Intensifies Lobbying Against UK Air Tax,

The Caribbean is intensify efforts to establish a 'fairer passenger tax system' in the UK during an official visit to the city of London, which will include a series of meetings between high-level officials and parliamentary bodies, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said.

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

Parliamentary leader begins Cuba visit

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong was greeted by his Cuban counterpart, Ricardo Alarcon at the Jose Marti international airport in Havana on September 5 for an official visit to Cuba.

Chinese, Japan ships collide off disputed islands

A Chinese fishing boat collided with two Japanese patrol vessels Tuesday near a chain of disputed islands in the East China Sea claimed by both countries, after repeated warnings from Japan's coast guard to move out of the waters, officials said.

Long Island bicyclist killed

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a Long Island man riding his bike was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police in Suffolk County say 45-year-old Paz Espinal was on his bike at 8:18 p.m. Monday when he was struck by a white car traveling southbound on Fifth Avenue in Brentwood.

Kremlin's bad bread day

MOSCOW - Runaway inflation and unemployment rates are the conventional killers of campaigns for reelection in the democracies such as the United States and the United Kingdom. But in the autocracies, the rising price of bread (or rice), leading to hoarding, usually does the trick.

Weakened Earl swings to New England

CHATHAM, Mass. A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday night, disrupting people's vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New England summer.

Brooklyn's Caribbean see

Brooklyn was packed with throngs and thongs yesterday as nearly 3 million revelers -- including many women in brightly colored bikinis -- came out to celebrate the 43rd annual West Indian Day parade. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly kept up with the beat at the parade, trading a nightstick for some...

POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Tuesday, September 7, 2010

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Obama plans big economic push: Too little, too late? President Barack Obama is rushing to roll out a new economic plan this week, but his fellow Democrats [...]

Red Cross looks back at Katrina

The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.

Mormon Island given new lease on life

CREDITSTARTWorld-Herald News ServiceThe rebirth of Mormon Island's west lake begins when a new fish population is stocked this fall.

Mormon Island given new lease on life

CREDITSTARTWorld-Herald News ServiceThe rebirth of Mormon Island's west lake begins when a new fish population is stocked this fall.

Island School first, but Kapa‘a boys, Kaua‘i girls top Waimea Invitational

WAIMEA — Pierce Murphy (16:10.30) and Lauren Spears (22:14.90)were first to finish for Island School, crossing first in both theboys and girls races, Saturday at the Waimea High SchoolInvitational cross country meet.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry level GPS market.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry level GPS market.

Island schools set to answer the bell

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New schools, new superintendents, new classroom facilities and new standards will greet students as they take their seats on the first day back at school tomorrow. Despite one of the most severe budget cutbacks in recent history,...

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Julia Elizabeth Pons and Donald Claiborne Blanton were united in marriage on Friday, August twentieth at Five O’clock in the evening at the Private ocean front estate, Lanikuhonua on the island of Oahu.

Seedy side of Greek islands exposed

A TABOO-breaking documentary has exposed the seedier side of vacations in Greece.

Congress’ Travel Restriction Reform Act opens possibility of study abroad to Cuba

By: Hailey Konnath University of Nebraska-Lincoln students may be able to study abroad in Cuba in the near future. ...

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

Many elements of the measure approved earlier this year require action at the state level

Islands to get wilderness protection

THE Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands off South Australia will be named wilderness protection areas.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

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PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) - A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

New Yorkers celebrate Labor Day with Caribbean taste

The U.S. Labor Day festive mood was in the air in New York City with Caribbean cheers, as the West Indian Day Parade hit the streets on Monday. The West Indian Day Parade 2010 is a complete Caribbean celebration and people rejoices in everything that is of West Indies culture and heritage.

New Zealand's North Island hit by 5.2 quake

NEW Zealand's North Island has been rocked by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake, the US Geological Survey says.

SA islands now eco protected zones

The Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands will be named wilderness protection areas.

[News] Volleyball team jumps to third

CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois volleyball team's rise in the national rankings continued Monday – to its highest level in 22 years. Three days after sweeping then-No. 2 Texas on the Longhorns' court, the Illini (5-0) attained the No. 3 spot in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll.

For Canadian banks, tourism hot spots turn cold

Delinquent loans are on the rise, including those held by corporate and commercial clients

For Canadian banks, tourism hot spots turn cold

Delinquent loans are on the rise, including those held by corporate and commercial clients

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face th...

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

A Bahamas judge dismissed charges against two alleged extortionists, halting a planned retrial in a case involving the death of Hollywood star John Travolta's son, court sources said.

Caribbean culture feted at West Indian parade

NEW YORK -- The sights, sounds and aromas of the West Indies came alive on the streets of New York City on Monday, as marchers decked in elaborate feather headdresses and costumes made their way past flag-waving onlookers standing in front of food stalls selling every Caribbean food imaginable.

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With its palm fronds and white sandy beaches, the West Indies has a reputation for being laid back. But the region’s economy may be just a bit too laid back these days for the Canadian banks that operate in markets such as Jamaica and the Bahamas.

Bahamas judge halts extortion retrial in Travolta case

A Bahamas judge dismissed charges Monday against two alleged extortionists, halting a planned retrial in a case involving the death of Hollywood star John Travolta's son, court sources said.

Undeterred by Earl, tourists flock to region for holiday weekend

If the lack of parking and the heavy traffic at Wrightsville Beach are any indication, the hurricane that missed the Cape Fear region didn't keep the tourists inland this Labor Day weekend.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the prosecutor said the actor no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son.

Missing Camano Island man found safe

CAMANO ISLAND, Wash. - A Camano Island man reported missing since Friday was found safe on Monday. Friends and family had distributed flyers on Sunday in their attempt to find Brandon Honold. Thy had become concerned when he did not come home Friday and did not show up for work on Saturday.

West Indian parade fetes Caribbean culture in NYC

NEW YORK -- It's a holiday twice over for New Yorkers and others with ties to the Caribbean. Labor Day also is the day for the annual West Indian American Day Carnival. The Brooklyn parade is one of the...

Juanma heading to Vegas

World champion Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico will be at ringside when Yuriorkis Gamboa and Orlando Salido rumble in Top Rank’s ‘Battle of the Champions’ at the Palms Resort Casino on Saturday, Sept. 11. Gamboa and Salido are world featherweight champions.

Cuba going capitalist?

Cuba, no doubt, is taking lessons from China.

US Coast Guard in Puerto Rico calls off search for missing Ukrainian sailor

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for a Ukrainian sailor who disappeared from a cargo ship off the west coast of Puerto Rico, ending a two-day effort.

Week in Cuba: 8/30

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KAHULUI - The University of Hawaii Center Maui is offering community "drop-in" hours and hosting several degree-preparation workshops for prospective students.

Saudi legal system a bane for businesses

RIYADH: Turki AlBallaa wants to bring foreign investment to Saudi Arabia but judicial system stands in his way.

Whidbey Island preservation effort has 1 week left

EVERETT, Wash. - A group gathering money to preserve a piece of land on Whidbey Island have until Friday to raise the last $525,000. The deadline is one established by the banks that own the property. The Herald newspaper reports more than 1,000 groups and individuals have donated to save the last large contiguous woods on Whidbey Island. Donations are coming from around the world. If the land ...

Bahamas judge dismisses Travolta extortion case

A judge in the Bahamas on Monday dismissed the charges against two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta over his son's death after the Hollywood actor requested the case be dropped.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, Bahamas - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted another trial stemming from the death of his son.

Heavy rain forces road closures in North Island

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.Police this afternoon urged motorists to drive carefully with dipped headlights after slips...