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UN Reports Substantial Increase In Israeli Settlements

Israel has announced a substantial increase in settlements in the past three months despite a United Nations resolution...

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S. Korean Leader Blames North For Warmbier Death

South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears responsibility for the death of US student Otto...

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We’ll Deal With Savelugu Protesters

The Northern Regional Police Command has said it is on standby to deal ruthlessly with the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

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Joel Joffe, Lawyer Who Defended Mandela, Dies Aged 85

Tributes were paid Tuesday to Joel Joffe, the lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela in the trial that saw the...

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Georgina Wood Officially Joins Council of State

President Akufo-Addo has sworn in the former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood as a member of the Council of State....

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South Korea’s Moon Says North Bears

South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears a "heavy responsibility" for the death of US...

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Philippines’ Duterte Apologises For Urban War

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologised Tuesday for a military offensive that has left the nation's main Muslim...

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Saudi, Iraq Hail ‘leap’ In Ties After Abadi Visit

Saudi Arabia and Iraq have made a "qualitative leap" in relations, they said Tuesday after a visit by Prime Minister...

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Mourinho Accused of Tax Fraud During Real Madrid Stint

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as...

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Singapore Border Guard Arrested For Syria ‘jihad’ Plans

A Muslim border security officer in Singapore has been arrested for planning to fight in Syria, officials said Tuesday....

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Minister Under Fire For Attack On Sri Lankan Rights Lawyer

Sri Lanka's justice minister faced calls for his resignation Tuesday after accusing a human rights lawyer of misleading...

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Elect MMDCEs Or Put Up With the Confusion – Nduom

The 2016 Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), and President of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa...

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Otto Warmbier’s Death ‘unfortunate’

China on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the death of US student Otto Warmbier following his release from North Korea in...

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War Leaves No Winners, Only Rubble In S.Sudan Oil Town

What was once Bentiu, the gateway to South Sudan's oil fields, is now a cluster of bullet-riddled buildings and piles...

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Thai Man Says He Bombed Army Hospital In Revenge For Coup

A Thai man publicly confessed Tuesday to planting a bomb inside an army-run hospital last month, saying he was...

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Naa Torshie To Be Vetted For Common Fund Position Today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to vet the President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for the position of...

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Israel Starts Work On New Settlement Amid US Peace Push

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start of work Tuesday on a new settlement in the occupied West...

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Constituency Level Confusion Caused NDC’s Defeat

The 13-member Kwesi Botchway committee set up by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to probe the party’s election...

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Iran Protests Against Tillerson ‘transition’ Remarks

Iran has called in the Swiss charge d'affaires, who looks after US interests, to protest against comments by Secretary...