Articles by Kwame Mensah
Trump FBI Nominee Rejects Torture
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday he rejected the use of torture...
Malaysian State Introduces Public Caning For Islamic Crimes
A Malaysian state controlled by a Muslim party Wednesday overhauled its Islamic laws to allow caning in public,...
South Sudan Forces Launch Fresh Offensive Against Rebels
South Sudan government forces have launched an offensive towards a rebel stronghold in the north of the country, the UN...
Sudan Halts Talks After Trump Extends Sanctions
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday suspended negotiations with Washington aimed at ending sanctions against...
New York Unveils $32 Million Rodent Fight
Desperate to turn the tide in its war on rats, New York unveiled a new $32 million effort Wednesday to cull thousands...
Michael Jackson Estate Plans TV Animated Halloween Special
An animated television special featuring Michael Jackson will premiere this year for Halloween in the latest posthumous...
Google Escapes 1.1 Bn Euro Tax Bill In France
Google is not liable for 1.115 billion euros ($1.272 billion) in unpaid taxes claimed by the French state, a French...
Christian Conservative Robertson To Interview Trump
Donald Trump has agreed to sit down for an interview with Christian conservative broadcaster Pat Robertson on Wednesday...
Hyperloop Startup Moves Closer To Near-Supersonic Rail
US startup Hyperloop One on Wednesday announced the first successful full-systems test of its near-supersonic rail...
Creepy Lifelike Androids Debate the Future of Humanity
It was a spooky sight, two life-like disembodied robot torsos discussing the pros and cons of humans in front of a...
WFP Expands Food Aid Deliveries In Syria’s Raqa
The UN's World Food Programme announced Wednesday it has resumed aid deliveries in parts of Syria's Raqa province for...
UN Blames Yemen Warring Sides For ‘man-Made’ Cholera Crisis
The UN aid chief on Wednesday blamed Yemen's warring parties and their foreign backers for a 'man-made' cholera...
UAE Slams Al-Jazeera For Anti-Semitism, Inciting Hate
A top UAE official on Wednesday accused Qatari broadcast giant Al-Jazeera of anti-Semitism, discrimination and inciting...
Retail Inflation In India Hits Record Low
Retail inflation in India hit a record low in June, according to government data released Wednesday, reflecting a...
Indian Skipper Raj Sets New Runs Mark
Indian cricket captain Mithali Raj broke the record for runs in women's One Day Internationals taking her total to...
Amir Promoted 19 Months After Ban Lifted
Pakistan's star fast bowler Mohammad Amir was promoted into the country's top category Wednesday following his...
Turkey Energy Minister ‘to Visit Israel For Pipeline Deal’
Turkey's Energy Minister Berat Albayrak is set to visit Israel by the end of this year to conclude an agreement for the...
Civilian Deaths Soar In Iraq, Syria
The US-led coalition attacking the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria killed as many as 744 civilians in June, an...
Sudan Regrets US Decision To Extend Sanctions But Still Hopeful
Sudan voiced regret on Wednesday over a US decision to keep sanctions in place for another three months but expressed...
Trump’s FBI Pick Wray Pledges ‘impartial Pursuit of Justice’
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI pledged Wednesday to insulate the agency from outside interference, amid a probe...