WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined other federal and local government agencies across the country in reminding people to prepare for impending severe weather. As much of the Eastern half of the nation prepared for severe weather, including blizzard conditions and accumulating snow, the SBA encouraged small business owners to follow these […]Load more...
Dorian Jones ISTANBUL—U.S. Vice President Joe Biden rebuked Turkey on Friday for its crackdown on freedom of expression.Biden told civil society representatives in Istanbul that the Turkish government is not setting the right «example» with its imprisonment of journalists and investigation of academics who have criticized the government’s military campaign against Turkey’s Kurdish-dominated southeastern sector. […]Load more...
Rhode island – The Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership today released its quarterly survey on key issues facing the State. This is the fourth public opinion survey the Institute has published since 2014. The poll first asked respondents if they favored or opposed several proposals for bridge and road repair. On proposals to put tolls […]Load more...
Lisa Bryant PARIS—France’s prime minister has joined growing voices in warning that Europe’s ongoing migrant crisis threatens the very foundations of the 28-member European Union.French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says the tens of thousands of migrants who continue pouring into Europe threaten the idea of a unified continent, especially when it comes to the passport-free […]Load more...
VOA News Greek maritime officials said at least 15 bodies have been recovered in two separate sinkings of boats off of Greek islands Friday, as a seemingly unending wave of migrants continues to travel over treacherous winter waters to seek refuge in Europe. A search is under way for other migrants still missing. The Coast […]Load more...
Luis Ramirez LONDON—Calls grew Friday for the government of British Prime Minister David Cameron to penalize Russia following the release Thursday of the results of a public inquiry on the 2006 murder of dissident Alexander Litvinenko.The exiled former Russian spy died after meeting two Russian agents at a London hotel and drinking green tea they […]Load more...
Providence, RI- Alcalde Elorza se unió a los propietarios de negocios de la calle Broad para iniciar el proceso de eliminación gradual del carril de giro solo a la derecha entre las avenidas Thurbers y Pennsylvania. «Este cambio es esencial para asegurarnos de que las pequeñas empresas de la calle Broad tengan éxito,» dijo el […]Load more...
Gobernadora Raimondo estamos preparados para la Tormenta de Nieve
Rhode Island – La Gobernadora Gina Raimondo junto al director de RIEMA Peter Gaynor se reunieron la Mañana del viernes con el personal de Emergencias para infórmale de los preparativos para este fin de semana. Según las últimas previsiones podríamos recibir hasta 8 pulgadas de nieve. My number one priority as Governor is keeping all […]Load more...
Central Falls – La policía está en la búsqueda Vásquez por la muerte en un accidente automovilístico de Gary Laramee. Rigoberto Vásquez estaba conduciendo bajo la influencia de licor y enfrenta nuevos cargos. Vásquez esta acuso de conducir con la licencia expirada, no para cuando atropello la víctima y conducir ebrio. El acusado no se […]Load more...
CENTRAL FALLS – Rigoberto Vasquez (53) a suspect in a hit and run accident which occurred over the weekend had been re-arraigned Tuesday and released on $50,000 with surety, with a bail hearing scheduled for today. Last evening the victim, Gary Laramie (51), had succumb to his injuries. As such, it was determined that the […]Load more...