Articles by Kwame Mensah
Joel Joffe, Lawyer Who Defended Mandela, Dies Aged 85
Tributes were paid Tuesday to Joel Joffe, the lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela in the trial that saw the...
South Korea’s Moon Says North Bears
South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears a "heavy responsibility" for the death of US...
Philippines’ Duterte Apologises For Urban War
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologised Tuesday for a military offensive that has left the nation's main Muslim...
Saudi, Iraq Hail ‘leap’ In Ties After Abadi Visit
Saudi Arabia and Iraq have made a "qualitative leap" in relations, they said Tuesday after a visit by Prime Minister...
At Least 10 Killed In Mogadishu Minibus Attack
At least 10 people were killed when Shabaab Islamists drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices...
India Arrests Villagers For Cheering Pakistan Cricketers
Indian police said Tuesday they have arrested 15 Muslim villagers and charged them with sedition -- punishable by life...
Singapore Border Guard Arrested For Syria ‘jihad’ Plans
A Muslim border security officer in Singapore has been arrested for planning to fight in Syria, officials said Tuesday....
Minister Under Fire For Attack On Sri Lankan Rights Lawyer
Sri Lanka's justice minister faced calls for his resignation Tuesday after accusing a human rights lawyer of misleading...
Fresh Med Shipwreck Horror On World Refugee Day
Nearly 2,000 people are believed to have drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean this year, the UN's refugee agency...
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...
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...
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...
China Shames Jaywalkers Through Facial Recognition
Chinese cities are cracking down on jaywalkers by installing facial recognition kits at intersections to identify and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...