The HinduMandela is not vegetative, reiterates South African governmentThe HinduNelson Mandela is in critical but stable condition, the South African government said Friday, while a close friend said the anti-apartheid leader was conscious and responsive earlier this week. The government reiterated that Mr. Mandela is not in a vegetative ...South African Government Denies Mandela Was in 'Vegetative State'New York TimesBafana to play Nigeria for MadibaSuperSportSouth Africa: Mandela Not in Vegetative StateVoice of AmericaCTV News -Irish Examiner -News24all 592 news articles »

I do not seek, in any way whatsoever, to excuse the rhetorically abject misbehavior of some media operatives and political activists who have in recent weeks become prime grist for punitive sanctions by the Atuguba-presided Supreme Court panel hearing the Akufo-Addo/New Patriotic Party (NPP) Election 2012 Presidential Petition

A report by Agence France-Presse on Thursday pointed to court papers filed June 26 that characterized Nelson Mandela’s life-threatening condition.    

The GuardianFOREX-Dollar advances across the board on US jobs dataReutersFri Jul 5, 2013 9:30am EDT. * U.S. economy adds 195,000 jobs in June, boosting dollar * Dollar index hits a nearly three-year high By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The dollar gained broadly on Friday, hitting five-week highs ...Pound falls to four month low against the dollar and shares follow as figures ...This is MoneyTrade-weighted sterling falls to 2-1/2 month lowMSN MoneyEuro to Pound Sterling (EUR/GBP) Exchange Rate Close to 86 Pence Despite a ...Future Currency ForecastBBC News -The Guardian -Economic Timesall 84 news articles »

The HinduSouth American leaders demand apology over blocking of Bolivian planeThe HinduSouth America's leftist leaders rallied to support Bolivian President Evo Morales after his plane was rerouted amid suspicions that NSA leaker Edward Snowden was on board and demanded an apology from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The presidents ...Faulty lead linked Snowden to Bolivian jet, European officials sayChristian Science MonitorBolivia threatens to close US embassy over Snowden rowDeutsche WelleSpain says it was told Snowden on Bolivian flightStraits TimesNDTV -USA TODAY -The Guardianall 1,072 news articles »

The NationIn-depth with Dr.Kim on inter-Korean talksArirang NewsWith the Gaeseong closure hitting South Korean businesses in the pocketbook to the tune of about 300 million dollars a month, the firms may be eager to get back online but not without some safeguards to ensure that such shutdowns don't happen again.The Mystery of the Kaesong Talks GoalsDaily NKSouth Korea eyes talks to re-open Kaesong complexCNN International'Substantial' differences with NKorea over nuclear talks: RussiaAhram OnlineThe Independent -The Chosun Ilbo -Bloombergall 338 news articles »

XYZ News has gathered reports that part of the Aboadze thermal plant in Takoradi in the Western region has exploded. The centre of the plant, known as the Switch yard is where the fire started around 8:30

Italian centre referee Nicolas Rizzoli will handle Ghana’s quarter-final clash against Chile in the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Youth Championship on Sunday.

Business Times (subscription)Samsung's new Galaxy phone struggles amid sales gloomThe IndependentMore and more people owning smartphones and cheaper competition from China means Samsung's new Galaxy phone is struggling. The South Korean electronics giant today forecast worse-than-expected profits for the second quarter, fuelling fears over ...Chart of the day: Apple's and Samsung's post-launch free fallsFortuneSamsung stock continues decline as earnings fall shortFinancial PostSamsung misses profit forecast: Is the smartphone market reaching saturation?ZDNetCNNMoney -Forbes -Business Times (subscription)all 204 news articles »

Sulley Muntari will face disciplinary action for throwing a strop and angrily confronting Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah for substituting him in a match, Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi has revealed.

Valencia, Levante, Borussia Monchengladbach, Villarreal and four other clubs have made inquiries about striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom.

There has already been a lot of debate over Chelsea’s potential summer signings as Michael Essien is seen as one of the senior players who should give way to younger ones.