Living In Cuban Time
In Cuba, it sometimes seems time stopped in the 1960s. Despite a succession of sweeping changes in recent years -- rapprochement with the US, Fidel Castro's death -- the rhythm of life on the island...
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Ethiopian Band Wins Fans By Melding Rock With African Sounds
At a hotel in Addis Ababa well-known for hosting jazz greats, thousands of fans lined up on a Saturday night to headbang along with what is still a rarity in Ethiopia's diverse music scene -- a rock...
The French President Who Wouldn’t Be ‘normal’
François Hollande's reign as president was marked by a secret love affair, deadly terror attacks, and an economic policy U-turn that could still rip his own Socialist Party apart - so much for the...
Britain To Help Reform Saudi Economy
Britain said Wednesday it would help Saudi Arabia to diversify its oil-dependent economy as British Prime Minister Theresa May visited the Gulf kingdom. May and Saudi King Salman would discuss "tax...
MEPs Agree Brexit Negotiation Plan
The European Parliament has backed a motion setting out its position for the Brexit negotiations by 516 to 133. Although MEPs will not participate directly in the exit talks they will have to vote in...
Charlotte Osei Nominated For 2017 Chatham House Prize
Ghana’s Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Chatham House Prize. According to the Director of Chatham House, Dr. Robin Niblett CMG, the...
Charlotte Osei Nominated For 2017 Chatham House Prize
Ghana’s Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Chatham House Prize. According to the Director of Chatham House, Dr. Robin Niblett CMG, the...
St Petersburg Metro Explosions Kill Ten
At least 10 people have been killed in explosions at underground stations in St Petersburg. News agencies reported the blasts hit the Sennaya Ploschad and nearby Tekhnologichesky Institut stations in...
Bahrain King Approves Military Trials For Civilians
Bahrain's King Hamad on Monday approved a constitutional amendment granting military courts the right to try civilians accused of terrorism, state news agency BNA said. The amendment, approved...
South African Coach Domingo Undecided About Future
South African coach Russell Domingo is uncertain about his future and said Thursday he has not yet decided whether he will apply to renew his contract after the July-August Test series in England. As...
Calls For Unity As Arab Leaders Gather
Arab leaders gathered for an annual summit in Jordan Wednesday looking to overcome divisions on regional crises including the devastating wars in Syria and Yemen. A show of unity was expected on the...
French Left Still Split Ahead of Presidential Election
French Defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is the latest member of the current Socialist government to throw his support behind centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron. It’s yet another...
Jordanian King In Morocco For An Official Visit
The Jordanian King arrived in Morocco on Wednesday for an official visit to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments. King Abdullah II met with King Mohammed VI upon his arrival. An official...
Jordan Releases Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls
A Jordanian soldier who shot dead seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released from prison Sunday after serving out his life sentence, sparking outrage from the families of those killed. In March...
Jordan Releases Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls
A Jordanian soldier who killed seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released on Sunday after serving 20 years in prison, sparking outrage from the families of the victims. In March 1997, Ahmad...
Japan PM To Visit Brussels With EU Hoping For Trade Deal
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Brussels this month, European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday, as the EU aims to close a free trade deal with Tokyo this year. Abe will...
Japan Emperor Meets Vietnam Kin of Tokyo’s WWII Soldiers
Japan's royal couple on Thursday listened to the tearful stories of Vietnamese children who were abandoned by their Japanese soldier fathers after WWII, a symbolic meeting in Hanoi aimed at healing...
Juncker Launches Post-Brexit EU Reform Proposals
European Union chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday presented options for reforming the bloc to shore up its unity and popular support after Britain's shock decision to withdraw. Five...
KAIPTC Ranked Top Think Tank In Africa
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has been named sub-Sahara Africa’s topmost think- tank on the Global Go-to Think Thank ranking. The centre also ranked second out...
Use of Marijuana Didn’t Start With Rastafari – History Lecturer
A lecturer at the History Department of the University of Cape Coast, Professor De-Valera Botchway has demystified misconceptions associated with Rastafari and the use of marijuana. Rasta himself, he...