Regional NEWS:Update on Columbia’s Cross-Border Raid

Posted on March 6, 2008 by wiv4

Speculations of a looming war grow after Columbia’s cross-border raid that killed an Ecuadorian Farc rebel. Since the Raid, Venezuela and Ecuador have mobilized troops to their Columbian borders.
A top post on BBC NEWS also reports that Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has cut diplomatic ties with Columbia.
The story reads:
Mr Ortega said “we are [...]

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Intl NEWS: Eight Killed in Jerusalem Attack

Posted on March 6, 2008 by wiv4

The latest headline on all major global news outlets is one gunman’s attack on a Jerusalem Seminary that left at least eight people dead.
Here are some quotes from the latest coverage of this Top International Headline:
NYTimes.com:
In a scene of havoc and confusion while the students prayed, the gunman killed two people at the entrance [...]

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Intl Headlines: Top Stories From Around the Globe

Posted on March 6, 2008 by wiv4

Don’t have time to browse the internet for international news? WIV4 has gathered some top international headlines for you to stay in touch with the world beyond the Turks and Caicos Islands. As Always, e-mail us at newsblog@wiv.tc and tell us what you want to read and we’ll try our best to provide it [...]

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Fashion and Finance: Niemans and Saks Foresee Slumps in Luxury Goods Sales

Posted on March 6, 2008 by wiv4

Today’s top financial story on WWD.com (Womens Wear Daily reports some “speed bumps” for luxury as the US recession continues.
The article reads:
On Wednesday, Saks Inc. and Neiman Marcus Group reported healthy quarters, but the U.S.’ top two luxury chains admitted they’re feeling the recession, with slowdowns in shopper traffic. February same-store sales rose 3.4 percent [...]

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