Transgender Woman Battles Sexism in Cuba

In a documentary that premiered in mid-August, a transexual who was the first to undergo gender reassignment surgery in Cuba in 1988, highlights how, more than 20 years later and after a lot of struggle, there has been a positive change for trans people in the country but how she now feels trapped and must battle against the ingrained sexism that still lurks in Cuban society, thus providing a ...

Pearl River Garden Hotel, right above the boardwalk on Dadong Hai beach, is a Chinese-style four-star hotel. Writer Tony Atherton says that means the beds are about as comfortable as a sheet of plywood.

West Indian parade fetes Caribbean culture in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 is one of the largest in the city.

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Bopanna-Qureshi, Paes-Black in US Open quarter-finals

India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam Ul-Haq-Qureshi stunned second-seeded Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open tennis third round to enter their second successive Grand Slam quarter-finals.

Athletics: Lagat scores double win at Continental Cup

INDIANAPOLIS - Familiar with completing doubles at major Championship meets, Bernard Lagat did it once again, winning the men's 3,000 and 5,000m at the 2010 IAAF Continental Cup at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia.

Sailing the Galapagos Islands in style

(CNN) -- With its Giant Tortoises, fearless Sea Lions, colorful crabs and endless other vivid and unusual species, the Galapagos Islands maintain an almost mythical status among the world's must-see natural wonders.

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.

5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, at 09:54:31 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 35.00 km, was initially determined to be at 30.9199 degrees south latitude and 178.0671 degrees west longitude.

Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

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.

Latin America & Caribbean

A 70cm (27-inch) tall Colombian has been named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records. Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, weighs only 10kg (22lbs). His mother said he had not grown since he was two years old.

Battle of the Bellyboard: No let up for the Great British summer as beach-lovers make a splash with back-to-basics ...

Even when the sun disappears behind the clouds and the skies turn grey, here in England there are always those who will take advantage of beach-time activity.

Cal Dive Awarded Contract In Freeport, Bahamas

Cal Dive International, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract for removal of a large jetty and installation of a new platform and eleven pipelines in Freeport, Bahamas

Colombia, Portugal Sign DTA,

A double taxation agreement signed between Colombia and Portugal adds to those already concluded by Colombia with Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.

Utah Jazz: Kids benefit from C.J. Miles' working vacation

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite having wide-open summers and oodles of cash, C.J. Miles isn't one to spend his millions or his spare time going on cruises, safaris or soaking up the sun on pristine beaches.

UN body forecasts Caribbean trade surge

SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) â€” A new United Nations study says that regional exports will grow by 21.4 per cent this year primarily because of purchases from Asia and increased demands from the United States.

The Faroe Islands Slam Italy Over Training Ground Facilities

The Faroe Islands , the next opponents of Italy in the Euro 2012 qualifiers on Tuesday evening, were in disbelief with the facilities they had been given in Florence to prepare for the encounter with the Azzurri.

Sayonara, shoobies: Locals reclaim the Shore

With Hurricane Earl now history at the Jersey Shore, another storm also is winding down. Labor Day ends the frenzied peak tourism season, and locals up and down the coast will tell you it's the moment they've waited for all summer.

Weapons inspection at Christmas Island

LAWYERS and a Perth magistrate will visit Christmas Island to view the detention centre and weapons allegedly used in a riot last year.

$55M will help EnerDel boost battery production

Indianapolis car battery maker EnerDel will ramp up output using fresh cash from its New York owner. Ener1 Inc. plans to sell $55 million worth of notes, stock and warrants to investors, the company said.

More 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.

Prince Andrew's £15m mansion 'bought with tainted cash from Kazakh scam'

An exiled multi-millionaire has alleged that the purchase of Sunninghill Park was paid for with cash from the sale of a state-run firm in Kazakhstan.

South Africa: President's Nephew Sells DR Congo Oil Rights

PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma 's nephew Khulubuse Zuma is reliably understood to have sold on his disputed rights - thought to be worth tens of millions of dollars - to oilfields in the Democratic Republic of Congo, only four months after gaining them in a controversial battle with Tullow Oil, a UK prospector and oil producer.

Lawyers visit detention centre for trial

Lawyers and a Perth magistrate will travel to Christmas Island to view the detention centre and weapons allegedly used in a riot there last year.

Kuveyt Turk's debut sukuk to open door for Turkey

Magistrate to inspect detention centre

A magistrate will travel to Christmas Island this week to inspect the detention centre where eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers are alleged to have taken part in a riot.

Group warns Cuba trade embargo could hurt a spill response

The trade embargo against Cuba could undermine efforts to prevent or respond to an oil spill threatening the U.S. coast after Cuba launches a drilling program in the Straits of Florida next year, a Houston-based industry group said.

SOS by bankers

THREE British bankers stranded in Bahrain for more than a year in connection with the collapse of a Bahrain bank are seeking help from UK Foreign Secretary William Hague.

Pleasure Island Walking Tour September 5th

WAKEFIELD - Friends of Pleasure Island President Bob McLaughlin will conduct a free walking tour of the former Pleasure Island amusement park at Edgewater Office Park, located off of Audubon Road in Wakefield (Rte. 128, Exit 42).

Court visits Christmas Island for riot trial

A Perth magistrate will travel to Christmas Island tomorrow to take a site tour of detention facilities as part of a four-week trial into riot charges against eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers.

Staten Island Borough Office

The UFT Staten Island office is staffed by specially trained consultants who can answer members’ questions about salary, certification and licensing, health coverage and other benefits, educational requirements, safety, pension and much more.

2 News Now: Sunday, September 5, 2010

The young woman who was hit by a tour bus while riding her bicycle is remembered by her family as a talented artist, who was kind and giving. A Waikiki man is charged with sexually assaulting two boys.

Golf developers eye Cuba

Hoping to lure golf-playing tourists to Cuba - and eventually even U.S. golfers - the government will allow foreign...

Scenic Block Island talks island priorities: A focus on facilities and island stewardship

09/04/10 - Scenic Block Island convened representatives from local conservation and tourist groups Saturday afternoon to identify common concerns focusing on the impact of the tourist season. Criti...

Puerto Rico Islanders, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Finish 0-0

BURNABY, BC - In the final game of a two-match home stand, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (9W-3L-14D) were held to a goalless draw by USL Conference club Puerto Rico Islanders (8W-8L-9D) in the USSF D-2 Pro League on Sunday afternoon.

Transfer of D.C. teacher Erich Martel seems like administrators' revenge

My nominee for most effective whistleblower in the D.C. school system, Erich Martel, has finally gone too far in the eyes of some school administrators. Teacher - Education - K through 12 - Educators - New and Prospective Teachers

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Get local and national news updates via E-mail. Sunday brought the first fishing trip for the Smiley boys. Alexander, the smallest at 3 years old, caught the biggest fish.

RNC chair Steele hopes to rally Hawaii republicans with visit

With less than two months to go before the general election, the Hawaii Republican Party is bringing...

Photos: Whitecaps battle Puerto Rico to scoreless draw in Burnaby

The Vancouver Whitecaps put themselves within one point of clinching a playoff spot Sunday by playing to a scoreless draw with the Puerto Rico Islanders in USSF D-2 play before a sellout crowd of 5,288 at Swangard Stadium.

Island fishermen narrowly escape burning boat

Three Vancouver Island fisherman narrowly escaped tragedy as their boat went up in flames in the waters west of Tofino yesterday.

Saudi Legal Paradox Deters Investors as Commercial Laws Remain Unenforced

Turki AlBallaa wants to bring more foreign investment to Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil supplier. The judicial system stands in his way.

Cuba's first zombie flick in production

What would you do if your entire city was taken over by flesh-eating zombies and communist leaders insisted it was nothing but a plot by US-backed dissidents to destabilise the government?

His world in pictures

A stately British doctor taps a gentleman on the shoulder yesterday at the Museum of Fine Arts. The man and his wife are strolling the exhibition "Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000,'' examining one of fashion photographer Richard Avedon 's most iconic 1957 portraits of model Suzy Parker roller skating in a Dior coat with a handsome male model, Robin Tattersall , at ... Richard Avedon - Photography ...

Staten Island Group Holds Rally Against Proposed Islamic Center

Dozens of city residents gathered on Staten Island Sunday to speak out against the proposed mosque and Islamic center in Lower Manhattan.

TURNER FINDS FORM IN SPLIT

Andrew Turner enjoyed the most success of any British athlete on the second day of the IAAF Continental Cup in Split. Reigning European champion Turner did his bit to help Team Europe to the overall title as he finished second behind America's David Oliver in the 110m hurdles.

Staten Island Man Killed In Crash

A 20-year-old Staten Island man died after he lost control of his speeding car and hit a utility pole before crashing into a gas pump.

Flooding affects Horowhenua/Manawatu

Flooding is affecting travel in the lower North Island with sections road between Levin and Palmerston North underwater and fears that the Hutt River in Wellington could burst its banks.

Continental Cup Results

Sunday At Split, Croatia (Race distances in meters) Men 200-- 1, Wallace Spearmon, Americas, United States, 19.95 seconds. 2, Churandy Martina Americas, AHO 20.47. 3, Ben Youssef Meite, Africa, Ivory Coast, 20.51. 4, Christian Malcolm Europe, Britain, 20.75 5, Kenji Fujimitsu, Asia-Pacific, Japan, 20.80.

Can Cuba survive a zombie invasion -- movie?

AP photoMexican makeup artist Cristian Jauregui, left, works on the mold of the zombie mask of Claudia Calvino, Cuban co-producer of the film 'Juan de los Muertos' or 'Juan of the Dead' in Havana, Cuba, on Wednesday. Part horror...