Royals Arrive At Westminster Service
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have arrived at a "service of hope", following last month's Westminster attack. Khalid Masood killed three people when he drove into crowds on...
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Syria ‘chemical’ Attack
International outrage is mounting over a suspected chemical attack that killed scores of civilians in a rebel-held town in northwest Syria on Tuesday morning. AFP's correspondent in the town of Khan...
Carrie Fisher’s Final TV Role Airs On Channel 4
Fans have heaped praise on Carrie Fisher after her final TV appearance aired on Tuesday evening. The actress, who died in December at the age of 60, was seen reprising her role in Channel 4's...
UBA Group Promotes 3,000 Staff
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank operating in 19 African countries including Ghana, has announced the promotion of 3,000 of its staff. This is to reinforce its commitment to...
Local Coach Or Akwasi Appiah Is Competent Enough
By Bernard Asubonteng “Familiarity”, they say,” breeds contempt.” In almost similar context, the Biblical Jesus underscores this age-old axiom when he laments that “Truly, I say to you, no...
How British-Ghanaian Artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Portrays Black Lives In Her Paintings – A Vogue Feature
It’s a cold, rainy morning in South London, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, wearing jeans and fluffy slippers, is stirring a pot of homemade porridge. There’s an easy confidence about her, a welcoming...
Ten Things About New Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah You May Not Know
1. He came close to accepting Sudan national team job- Kwesi Appiah was contacted by the Sudanese FA for the national team job after doing a great job with Al Khartoum SC but his club, owned by the...
We Are Aiming At Kumasi-Accra-London Direct Flights
The Aviation Minister has inspected on-going construction works on the phase two of the Kumasi Airport Project, pledging to move quickly to bring it to international standards. Cecilia Abena Dapaah...
Britain’s May Heads To Saudi Seeking Deals
British Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's "immense potential" as she looks to secure post-Brexit investment and trade. Facing criticism...
UN Warns Syria Refugee Aid Funds ‘desperate’
The UN warned Tuesday the plight of millions of Syrian refugees was becoming "desperate," with aid funds running low as donors and humanitarian groups met in Brussels to discuss the next steps. The...
The Towering Giant of African Cinema
Nostalgia is a child of memory – and memory: is a priceless function of experience. Only one who has seen a lot will have tales aplenty to share. In the time Olu Jacobs has been involved in the...
‘Gas’ Attack Kills 35 In Rebel-Held Syria Town
Warplanes carried out a suspected toxic gas attack that killed at least 35 people including several children in a rebel-held town in northwestern Syria on Tuesday, a monitoring group said. The Syrian...
EU, UN Seek Plan For Syria’s Future At Aid Conference
The European Union and the UN host a two-day conference starting Tuesday on Syria's future, with Russian-backed President Bashar al-Assad as firmly in place as ever despite efforts to oust him. EU...
UK-Spain Tensions Flare Over Gibraltar As Brexit Talks Begin
The future of Gibraltar has become the first dispute of the Brexit talks, with tensions flaring between the EU, Britain and Spain over whether the future of the British enclave lies with London or...
Machine Learning May Fix Ad Placement Dispute
Google on Monday said it will apply machine smarts and outside eyes to help ensure brands don't find ads paired with hateful videos on YouTube. The move come as the internet colossus scrambles to...
Seven Charged Over Asylum Teen Attack In Croydon
The boy was waiting at a bus stop in Croydon with two friends when he was chased and then attacked Two sets of siblings were among seven people charged over an attack on a teenage asylum seeker in...
Young Nigerian, Engr Echendu Makes Millions In Oil & Gas Sector
A young Nigerian/British Engineer, trained in the United Kingdom, Echendu Ndubuisi Endy, is making huge inroads in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry, through the provision of logistics and...
Ivory Coast Plays Blame Game For Cocoa Crisis In Top Producer
Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator pointed to speculators and prospects for a glut as the reason for a slump in futures that forced the nation to cut the price it pays farmers. There was something it...
Andy Warhol Portrait of Mao Sells In Hong Kong
An Andy Warhol portrait of Chairman Mao has been sold at a historic auction in Hong Kong - but fell short of its top estimate of $15m (£12m; HK$116m). The iconic silkscreen portrait fetched $11m in...
Five Charged Over Asylum Teen Attack In Croydon
Five people have been charged over an attack on a teenage asylum seeker in south London, police say. The Kurdish-Iranian victim was approached at a bus stop before being chased and subjected to a...