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U.S. declares Venezuela a threat, sanctions top officials

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States today declared Venezuela a national security threat and ordered sanctions against seven officials in the worst diplomatic dispute with the oil-rich country since socialist President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013.

Man stabbed to death at Amelia’s Ward, another hurt

At about 0610h. today the police say that Kelroy Williams, 43 years, of Wisroc Housing Scheme, Linden, was involved in a confrontation with Marvin Mc Lennon, 37 years, of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, at Amelia’s Ward, during which he was fatally stabbed to his body.

Jagdeo addresses Babu John commemoration

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo as he addressed the gathering at Babu John, Port Mourant yesterday at the event to commemorate the late presidents Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan.

Jagans remembered

Prime Ministerial Candidate of the PPP/C Elisabeth Harper laying a wreath at the Babu John memorial site yesterday in observance of the 18th death anniversary of the late Dr.

Remembering the Jagans

President Donald Ramotar laying a wreath, at the Babu John monument site yesterday at Port Mourant in observance of the 18th death anniversary of the late Dr.

Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 64-run victory over Sri Lanka, fired by a spectacular maiden one-day international century from Glenn Maxwell at the Sydney Cricket Ground today.

Windies need big win against UAE for a chance to qualify

(ESPN Cricinfo) While Pakistan’s win against South Africa has given them a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals without getting into the complications of net run-rate, Zimbabwe’s loss to Ireland has made them the second team from Group B to be knocked out of this World Cup after UAE.

Micobie man stabbed to death at Konawaruk

At about 2300h. last night, the police say that Clement Issacs of Micobie Village, Potaro, was involved in an argument with another man at Konawaruk, Potaro, during which he was fatally stabbed to his body.

Bombings in Nigeria’s Maiduguri city kill at least 50

Maiduguri, Nigeria, (Reuters) – Bomb blasts killed at least 50 people in Maiduguri in Nigeria’s northeast today in the worst attacks there since Islamist militants tried to seize the city in two major assaults earlier this year.

Three Jamaican children perish in fire

(Jamaica Gleaner) Less than a week after she shared the sad story of how a neighbour made inappropriate passes at her, the home of nine-year-old Abigail Reid was allegedly set ablaze yesterday morning while she and her two older brothers slept.

Ireland knocks Zimbabwe out of World Cup

(Reuters) – Seamer Alex Cusack took two wickets in three balls in the final over as Ireland knocked Zimbabwe out of the World Cup with a thrilling five-run win in their Pool B match at Bellerive Oval in Hobart today.

President, Jagdeo celebrate Holi

President Donald Ramotar (left) and Former President, Bharrat Jagdeo (right) during the Phagwah celebration at the Guyana National Stadium today.

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