White House won’t rule out freeing some Guantanamo detainees in US, speeds overseas relocation

WASHINGTON — Despite fierce opposition in Congress, the White House insisted Friday it has not ruled out releasing Guantanamo Bay detainees in the United States. But with narrowing options, the administration has begun shipping newly cleared inmates abroad to regain momentum in its effort to close the Cuba-based prison camp.

Chinese Muslim detainees may find new home in Palau just as strange as Guantanamo Bay

KOROR, Palau — They came from a land of scorching deserts, snowcapped mountains, camels and mosques. Now after several miserable years imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay, 13 Muslims from China will try to resettle on the tiny Pacific nation of Palau — a land of lush beach resorts.

Public backlash mounts in Palau against accepting Chinese Muslims from Guantanamo Bay

KOROR, Palau — The tiny Pacific nation of Palau’s decision to allow 13 Chinese Muslims from the Guantanamo Bay prison camp to resettle there has sparked anger among islanders who fear for the safety of the tranquil tourist haven.

From China to Afghanistan to Guantanamo, and now Bermuda _ new chapter opens for Uighurs

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Four Guantanamo detainees from arid, predominantly Muslim western China were transferred to this very proper British colony Thursday, marking an unexpected new chapter in their odyssey.

Bermuda accepts 4 Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo, angering Britain, China

WASHINGTON — Four Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay prison were freed Thursday and resettled in Bermuda, sparking complaints from China and Britain even as the Obama administration tried to iron out details for sending more detainees to the Pacific island of Palau.

4 Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo have been freed to live in Bermuda

WASHINGTON — Four of the Chinese Muslims who have been detained at Guantanamo Bay for years while courts and nations debated their fate were freed Thursday and resettled in Bermuda.

4 Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo have been released to live in Bermuda

WASHINGTON — Four Guantanamo Bay detainees have been released and resettled in Bermuda, U.S. officials said Thursday.

Son of Bermuda’s premier pleads not guilty in Los Angeles to 33 felony sex counts

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles physician who is the son of Bermuda’s leader has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he molested a dozen women.

Chandigarh cycle mechanic’s son in UAE cricket team

CHANDIGARH - Poverty and lack of opportunities forced aspiring cricketer Ravi Varma to leave his home here in 2004 and go to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After years of juggling a job at an Abu Dhabi car rental shop with playing for a local cricket team, he has now been chosen for the Gulf nation’s official squad.

Canada urged to ease business visas from India, China

TORONTO - Canada should reduce wait times for business visas from countries like India, China and Russia to boost trade with emerging economies, said a business report here Monday.