Articles by Kwame Mensah
Dakota Pipeline Protesters Leave Camp
After nearly a year of occupying North Dakota prairie land to block the route of a controversial oil pipeline, many of...
Turkey Reverses Female Army Officers’ Headscarf Ban
A ban on female army officers in Turkey wearing the Muslim headscarf has been lifted by the government. The military is...
Federal Reserve May Raise US Rates ‘fairly Soon’
Federal Reserve officials have said they may need to raise interest rates "fairly soon" if the economy stays strong,...
New Citizens Breathe Sigh of Relief In Trump’s America
Overjoyed new US citizens breathed a huge sigh of relief and celebrated Wednesday, largely -- if not uniformly --...
First Drug-Resistant Malaria Parasite Detected In Africa
For the first time in Africa, researchers said Wednesday they have detected a malaria parasite that is partially...
More Than 700 Migrants Rescued Off Libya
About 730 migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast on Wednesday after seven rescue operations mounted by the Italian...
Iraqi Ex-Soldier In German Court Over Beheaded IS Jihadist Photos
A Berlin court on Wednesday began hearing a case against a former Iraqi soldier charged with war crimes after he...
‘Democracy Dies In Darkness’
A month into Donald Trump's presidency, The Washington Post has unveiled a new slogan: "Democracy Dies in Darkness." It...
US Homeland Security Chief Talks Migration In Guatemala
US plans to deport millions of Central American migrants and regional security issues dominated US Homeland Security...
Scott Revamps His Masterplan For Winning Majors
From training and scheduling to coaches and caddie, Australia's Adam Scott has changed his golf routine in order to...
22 Sex Abuse Charges Against Ex-US Gymnastics Doctor
The authorities in Michigan on Wednesday charged former US national gymnastics team doctor Lawrence Nassar with 22...
Tunisia Parliament Adopts Anti-Graft Law
Tunisia's parliament on Wednesday approved a law to fight widespread corruption that has plagued the North African...
Blind Sheikh Buried In Egypt After Dying In US Jail
Hundreds of mourners gathered Wednesday in Cairo for the funeral of Omar Abdel Rahman, the blind sheikh linked to the...
US Senator Unhappy With Response After Gymnastics Abuse Report
US Senator Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday pressed her case to fellow lawmakers for requiring US amateur sports governing...
Syria Opposition Seeks ‘direct Negotiations’ With Regime
Salem al-Meslet (L), spokesman for the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) umbrella group, speaks to journalists on the...
UN Needs $4.4 Bn For Famine Relief In Four Countries
UN aid agencies need $4.4 billion in emergency funding to address famine in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, UN...
Ireland To Visit USA Eagles For June Rugby Test
Ireland will face the United States in a June Test match in suburban New York, USA Rugby announced Wednesday. The...
Barcelona Renew Interest In Arsenal Fullback Hector Bellerin
Barcelona are ready to go back in for Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spaniard,...
Thousands Flee As Floodwaters Threaten California City
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes early Wednesday in the northern California city of San Jose as...
Mkhitaryan & Carrick Could Miss EFL Final As Bailly Picks Up Europa League Suspension
The midfielders were replaced by Marcus Rashford & Bastian Schweinsteiger, while the defender was shown red Manchester...