United States

Headlines

Facebook Wins Case Against Refugee In Merkel Selfie

Facebook clinched victory Tuesday in a German court case brought by a Syrian refugee whose selfie with Chancellor...

Headlines

Not Enough Evidence To Support Pelvic Exams

A US medical task force said Tuesday that there is not enough evidence to support regular pelvic examinations in women...

Headlines

WikiLeaks Exposes Alleged CIA Hacking Program

The CIA can turn your TV into a listening device, bypass popular encryption apps, and possibly control your car,...

Headlines

US Fines China’s ZTE $1.2 Bn For Violating Iran, N.Korea Sanctions

The US government has slapped more than $1 billion in fines on Chinese telecom giant ZTE for violations of US export...

Headlines

Bad-Guy US ‘Trump’ Wrestler Winds Up Mexico Crowds

Deafening boos erupt as Sam Adonis strides to the ring, a mocking smile on his face -- and in his hand, a US flag...

International

Akon Lights Up Gambian Village

Popular American musician, Akon, has provided public lighting to the Sareh Pateh village located a few kilometres from...

International

Troops Retake Main Government Office

Iraqi forces say they have retaken the main government offices in Mosul as the offensive continues to oust the...

International

Brazil’s Recession Worst On Record

Brazil has been in recession for two years, the latest figures show, marking the deepest economic decline since records...

Headlines

Jackie Chan Says Foreign ‘pressure’ Good For Chinese Films

Action star Jackie Chan said opening up China's heavily-restricted film market to more foreign works would put positive...

Headlines

US Trade Deficit In January Largest Since 2012

The US trade gap shot up at the start of the year to hit its highest monthly level in almost five years, the Commerce...

Headlines

Iran Rejects US Moves To Seize 9/11 Compensation Money

Iran said Tuesday it was "completely unfair" for US lawyers to try to seize its overseas assets as compensation for the...

International

Autos Bosses Focus On Technology Rather Than PSA-Opel

The auto industry is facing seismic changes with the rise of electric vehicles, automated driving and car sharing set...

Headlines

Syrians Fleeing IS Group Wait For Safe Passage At Checkpoints

At a checkpoint in northern Syria, a weary woman and her husband sit in a truck, surrounded by their belongings,...

Headlines

Israel Law Banning Entry To Boycott Supporters Draws Fire

A new Israeli law banning entry to foreigners who support boycotting the country came under fire Tuesday from human...

Top Stories

House Republicans Unveil Obamacare Replacement Plan

US House Republicans have unveiled a long-awaited plan to replace the signature health care law of former US President...

International

Wahaha Boss Sees U.S. Suffering More In Any Trade War With China

The chairman of China's biggest beverage maker, Hangzhou Wahaha Group, said the United States would suffer more in any...

Top Stories

Ghana Excels At Harvard Model UN

Ghana has for the fourth year running, participated in the prestigious Harvard University National Model United Nations...

Headlines

Syria Forces Quietly Take Up Buffer Between Kurds, Turks

US-backed Syrian fighters have turned over several villages in the country's north to government forces under a deal to...

Top Stories

M.anifest Spits Fire Freestyle On BBC 1Xtra

Rapper M.anifest over the weekend joined DJ Edu on BBC 1Xtra for a Ghanaian Independence Day special.  M. Dot spoke...