Archives for Tuesday, May 4, 2004:

Desmond Tutu hailed in Grenada

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, during his first ever visit to Grenada, acknowledged the disappointment of both Grenadians and former South African president Mr. Nelson Mandela over the cancellation of Mr. Mandela’s scheduled visit to Grenada... read more...

Mexico and Peru pull ambassadors from Cuba

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP): Mexico's ambassador to Cuba returned home Monday and Peru was to follow as both countries protested the tactics of the communist island's veteran leader Fidel Castro... read more...

Cuba decries Mexico's withdrawal of Havana envoy

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuba on Monday condemned Mexico's decision to kick out two Cuban diplomats and withdraw its ambassador to Havana as "arrogance."... read more...

Jailed Cuban journalist awarded the UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize

BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP): A stepson of jailed Cuban journalist Raul Rivero received on Monday UNESCO's World Press Freedom Prize at the end of a two-day international conference held in Belgrade... read more...

Bush hopes UN will take over soon in Haiti

NILES, Michigan (AFP): US President George W. Bush said Monday he hoped US troops in Haiti will be able to turn over their responsibilities "relatively quickly" to UN peacekeepers... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Simply the Best for West Indies

GROS ISLET, St Lucia (AFP): West Indies have made one change to their squad for the seventh and final one day international against England, calling up Tino Best to replace Ryan Hinds... read more...

Commentary: Long-term plan needed as World Cup approaches

The torrential showers that truncated the seven match series between West Indies and England seem to have washed away the calamitous aura that has been a feature of Windies cricket. Hopefully the cleansing will be effective for a prolonged period... read more...