EU States ‘could Veto Brexit Deal’
A group of Central European EU members known as the Visegrad Four is ready to veto any Brexit deal that would limit people's right to work in the UK, Slovakian PM Robert Fico says. In an interview...
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German Protest At Transatlantic Deals
Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in cities across Germany against a proposed transatlantic trade deal between the EU and the US. Protesters say the Transatlantic Trade and Investment...
UK ‘may Begin Brexit In Early 2017’
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to trigger the formal process of leaving the European Union early next year, according to a top EU official. European Council President Donald Tusk said Mrs...
Ghana Must Regulate Fuel Exportation To Save Lives
Deputy Executive Director of Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, says authorities in charge of checking fuel exported to Ghana must regulate the sector to save lives. This...
Former Italian President Ciampi Dies At 95
The former president of the Italian Republic and central banker, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, died on Friday at the age of 95, the Italian government said. He died in a hospital in Rome after a long...
If Consumers Want High Quality Diesel, They Must Pay More – NPA Boss
Despite concerns that diesel sold in Ghana is toxic, the National Petroleum Authority says it meets environmental standards. Nonetheless if consumers feel the diesel distributed is inferior then they...
Ghanaians Must Pay For Premium Fuel – BDC Boss
The Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors says it is a matter of cost that fuel providers in Europe supply Ghana with fuel which has been described as toxic. Senyo Hossi says if...
EU Leaders ‘need Sober Look At Problems’
The European Council President Donald Tusk has called on EU leaders to take a "sober and brutally honest" look at the bloc's problems, in the wake of Britain's shock vote to leave the EU. As they...
Is Global Democracy Enhancing True Development?
Today, 15 September, is International Day of Democracy (IDD). It is the ninth commemoration since 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 62/7, deciding that every 15th...
EU Confident Ghana’s Election Will Go Well
The European Union (EU) Ambassador in Ghana, William Hanna, has said the EU will be looking up to Ghana to build on its democratic track record in the December polls. In an interview with Class...
Germany Supports Ghana With €20m To Control E-Waste
Germany has earmarked €20 million to support Ghana to set up an electronic waste recycling facility which is one of the interventions to control hazardous and electronic waste in the country. The...
No Serious Brexit Talks ‘for 12 Months’
Substantive Brexit talks between the UK and the rest of the EU are unlikely to start much before the end of 2017, a former European Council president says. Speaking to the BBC, Herman Van Rompuy...
YouTube Ordered To Pay More For Music By Europe
Video sites such as YouTube will be forced to pay more to musicians and record companies under plans to reform European copyright laws. The draft directive will also require publishers and producers...
Australian Senator Wants ‘OzExit’ From UN
A newly elected senator has used his first speech to call for Australia to take inspiration from the UK's Brexit and leave the United Nations. Senator Malcolm Roberts was elected by Queensland as a...
EU Exit Will ‘liberate’ UK Economy
One of the UK's most successful business leaders has said that leaving the European Union will liberate the country's economy. Sir James Dyson said that it would be suicidal for the EU to impose...
Exclude Hungary From EU, Says Luxembourg’s Asselborn
Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has called for Hungary to be suspended or even expelled from the European Union because of its "massive violation" of EU fundamental values. He cited the...
David Cameron Resigns From UK Parliament
From world leader to the wilderness in just under three months. David Cameron, the former British Prime Minister, has announced he will stand down as a member of Parliament for his constituency of...
David Cameron To Stand Down As An MP
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to stand down as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Oxfordshire seat of Witney. Mr Cameron, who resigned as prime minister after June's EU referendum,...
Future of Tao and Quantum Buddhism
From Rio to Rio with Kyoto, Copenhagen and Durban in between Paris right after and the recent China's G-20, the conclusion remains the same: There is fundamental disagreement on the realities of this...
Turkey Removes 24 Mayors Over PKK Links
Turkey has removed 24 mayors accused of links to Kurdish separatist fighters, replacing them with state-appointed trustees in a major shake-up under emergency powers enacted after a failed coup...