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Trump Travel Ban Comes Into Effect For Six Countries

People from six mainly Muslim countries and all refugees now face tougher US entry due to President Donald Trump’s...

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World Vision Ghana Launches ‘End Child Marriage Now’ Campaign

World Vision International Ghana has launched a national campaign in Tamale codenamed, “End child marriage now! It...

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Foreigners Banned As Singapore Holds Gay-Rights Rally

Thousands of Singaporeans dressed in pink packed a city park on Saturday for a gay-rights rally under tight security...

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Ghanaian Woman In South Africa Marches For Refugee Rights

A Ghanaian refugee in South Africa marched in a group with other refugees to the office of the UN High Commissioner...

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Sudan Defends Human Rights Record Against US Criticism

Sudan insisted on Saturday that it respected media and religious freedoms after the United States said it was "very...

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Let’s Forge Ahead In Unity – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has admonished Ghanaians to be united “and ensure utmost dedication to God and...

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Thailand Backtracks On Labour Law After Migrant Workers Flee

Thailand's military government said it will delay enforcing new labour regulations after thousands of migrant workers...

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Sudan Says UN Troops Cut Shows Darfur A ‘closed Chapter’

The UN Security Council's decision to cut peacekeepers in Darfur shows the conflict in Sudan's war-torn region is a...

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Trump Sows Uncertainty On Health Care As Bill Teeters

US President Donald Trump, after insisting a "fantastic" health care overhaul was imminent, injected more confusion...

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China Bans Online Videos Showing Homosexuality, Affairs

China issued new regulations on Friday around online video content, directing streaming platforms to eliminate a range...

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Ghana Ranked 3rd Highest Cocaine Transit Point In Africa

Ghana has been ranked the third cocaine transit destination in Africa behind Nigeria and South Africa respectively....

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Nearly Half A Million Displaced Syrians Return Home

Nearly half a million displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since the beginning of the year, mainly to find...

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Germany Gay Marriage Approved By MPs In Snap Vote

A clear majority of German MPs have voted to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped...

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‘Alarming’ Number of Threats Over Suspected IS-Links In Iraq’s…

The UN voiced alarm Friday at rising threats against civilians in Mosul suspected of ties to the Islamic State group as...

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Germany Gay Marriage Approved By MPs In Snap Vote

A clear majority of German MPs have voted to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped...

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In Madrid, Gay Activists From Muslim World Urge Freedom

The Arab Spring brought a taste of liberty for north Africa's gay and transgender communities, but six years on their...

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Govt To Employ More PWDs To Man Toll Booths

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government will implement the Disability Act, Act 715, to...

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Germany Set For Snap Gay Marriage Vote

German MPs are expected to vote to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her...

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Trump Travel Ban Comes Into Effect

People from six mainly Muslim countries and all refugees now face tougher US entry due to President Donald Trump’s...