Court Remands Two Over Robbery
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Bright Amuzu, a teacher, and Prosper Owusu, a mason into police custody for allegedly conspiring to commit crime, robbery and causing harm. The two pleaded not...
Day: June 20, 2017
Over 3,300 Dead In 8 Months of DR Congo Unrest
More than 3,000 people have been killed in eight months of spiralling violence in DR Congo's troubled central region of Kasai, a report by the Roman Catholic church said. According to figures...
Otto Warmbier’s Death ‘unfortunate’
China on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the death of US student Otto Warmbier following his release from North Korea in a coma, and urged Washington and Pyongyang to resolve tensions through dialogue....
Prisons Begin Agric Revamp
As part of measures to revamp the agricultural sector of the Ghana Prisons Service to increase food production and to generate income to supplement government’s budgetary allocation, the Service...
Prof. Puplampu Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Central University
The University Council of Central University has appointed Professor Bill Buenar Puplampu as Vice-Chancellor of the University for a five-year term. The appointment took effect from June 1, 2017. A...
Rwanda Ex-Minister Genocide Conviction To Be Reviewed
A UN tribunal has agreed to review its appeals judgement against a former Rwandan minister found guilty of genocide crimes, a case blocked for months by the detention of one of the court's top...
China Shames Jaywalkers Through Facial Recognition
Chinese cities are cracking down on jaywalkers by installing facial recognition kits at intersections to identify and shame them by posting their photo on public screens, state media said Tuesday. It...
Headbanging Is No Good, Says X Japan Drummer After Surgery
The frenzied drummer who is the force behind rockers X Japan declared headbanging to be "no good" on Tuesday as he sported a neck brace at his first press conference since emergency surgery. Yoshiki,...
War Leaves No Winners, Only Rubble In S.Sudan Oil Town
What was once Bentiu, the gateway to South Sudan's oil fields, is now a cluster of bullet-riddled buildings and piles of scrap metal, its ghostly avenues abandoned. Residents of the town have long...
Thai Man Says He Bombed Army Hospital In Revenge For Coup
A Thai man publicly confessed Tuesday to planting a bomb inside an army-run hospital last month, saying he was motivated by a loathing for the military and their frequent coups. The blast occurred on...
Iraqi Forces Advance In Mosul Old City, Rescue Civilians
Iraqi forces said Tuesday they were fighting fierce battles with the Islamic State group and rescuing escaping civilians as they pursued their offensive against Mosul's jihadist-held Old City. Staff...
Naa Torshie To Be Vetted For Common Fund Position Today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to vet the President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for the position of District Assembly Common Fund Administrator, Irene Naa Torshie Addo today. The...
Israel Starts Work On New Settlement Amid US Peace Push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start of work Tuesday on a new settlement in the occupied West Bank as US envoys prepared to discuss a new peace push. "Today, the work on the...
Indian Girl With Rare Condition Dies Suddenly
An Indian girl who made international headlines when a rare condition caused her head to swell to more than twice the normal size has died, days before she was to undergo corrective surgery. Roona...
Asamoah Gyan Sinks GHc2.1m Into Charity
All attention appears to have focussed on the exploits of Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, on the field of play and, especially so, after he added another monumental feat to his illustrious career...
New Zealand Face Mexico Battle To Stay Alive In Confederations Cup
New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson says the All Whites must be brave against Mexico, knowing defeat on Wednesday will effectively end their Confederations Cup hopes. Their 2-0 loss to hosts Russia in...
#CitiBizFestival To Host Tourism Forum On June 22
The next outdoor event on the calendar of the Citi Business Festival is the AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry. The forum which will come...
Lions Maul Chiefs, Fire Warning To All Blacks
The British and Irish Lions warned they're "not here for second place" as they set up this weekend's first Test against the All Blacks with a thumping 34-6 win over the Waikato Chiefs on Tuesday....
GPHA Halts Construction of 3 Illegal Ports
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has halted the construction of some illegal mini ports and jetties by some private companies along the country’s coast. GPHA disclosed that a private...
Fresh DNA Tests On Body of Burkina’s ‘Che’ Inconclusive
A second set of tests on the suspected remains of Burkina Faso's iconic ex-president Thomas Sankara have returned inconclusive, with "no DNA profile" to confirm it was his body, the family's lawyer...