Articles by Kwame Mensah
PNG Goes To Polls Looking To Write New Chapter
Papua New Guineans go to the polls Saturday in an election the country's leader sees as a turning point for a Pacific...
EU Leaders Seek Unity On Post-Trump Trade Dangers
EU leaders tackle the thorny topic of globalisation at a summit on Friday with deep divisions between proponents of...
US Halts Brazil Beef Imports After Failed Safety Tests
The United States announced Thursday a halt to all imports of fresh beef from Brazil, the world's second-largest...
Trump Nominates NFL Team Owner As Envoy To Britain
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will formally nominate Republican fundraiser and American football team...
Dusty Teddy Bear Lies In War-Ruined Philippine City
A dusty teddy bear strewn on the floor, family photos on a wall and dried underwear on a clothesline are among the few...
Tokyo Zoo Announces Baby Panda’s Sex
A baby panda recently born in Japan is a girl, a Tokyo zoo said Friday, adding that the little cub appeared to be in...
Afghanistan’s ‘hill of Widows’ Live In A World Apart
The first women settled on this stony slope outside Kabul in the 1990s hoping to escape the stigma those like them are...
‘World Cup Final’ As All Blacks Meet British and Irish Lions
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen compared Saturday's first Test with the British and Irish Lions to a World Cup final as...
Disgraced S. Korean Leader’s Friend Choi Gets Three Years In Jail
The woman at the centre of South Korea's corruption scandal, Choi Soon-Sil, was handed a three year jail term Friday...
Ramadan Earns Prime Spot On Gulf Fashion Calendar
From Dolce & Gabbana to Michael Kors, major brands are catering to lucrative Gulf markets during the Muslim holy month...
Asia Markets End Week On Quiet Note As US Healthcare Bill Returns
Asian markets limped into the weekend, with energy firms still struggling after a bruising few days, while investors...
Self-Taught, Spurred On By Love
As a girl, Karelle Vignon-Vullierme loved eating the Beninese dishes her mother cooked but never bothered following her...
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Removed From Endangered List
Grizzly bears native to Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area are being removed from the endangered...
Wallaby Cancer Victim Lealiifano In Emotional Return
Wallaby star Christian Lealiifano has made an emotional return to rugby 10 months after he was diagnosed with...
Innovative Team New Zealand Have USA On the Run In America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand are reaping the rewards of risky innovation as they take a commanding lead over Oracle Team...
Spieth Storms Into Early Lead At PGA Travelers Championship
Jordan Spieth posted the lowest opening-round score of his career on Thursday with a 63 at the Travelers Championship....
Springboks Out To End Perfect French Ellis Park Record
Having sealed the three-Test series with two convincing triumphs, South Africa want to beat France at Ellis Park for...
California Man Vists Disneyland 2,000 Days In A Row
As one of the world's largest entertainment companies, Disney is used to adoring fans but one man has topped them all,...
76ers Make Fultz Top Pick, Lakers Snag Ball Second
The Philadelphia 76ers put their latest trade to good use on Thursday by selecting Markelle Fultz with the first...
US Halts Brazil Beef Imports, Citing Food Safety Concerns
The United States announced on Thursday a halt to all imports of fresh beef from Brazil, the world's second-largest...