PYONGYANG, North Korea — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman landed Tuesday in North Korea and said he plans to hang out with authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, have a good time and maybe bridge some cultural gaps — but not … Continue reading →

Microsoft has agreed a deal to buy Nokia's mobile phone business for 5.4bn euros ($7.2bn; £4.6bn).

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes the return of Michael Essien, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Andre Ayew has made Ghana's squad impregnable.

More than two million Syrians are now refugees, with the total going up by a million in six months, the UN says.

Business owners and motorists today hit out at developers of a new skyscraper which they blame for starting fires and causing damage by reflecting the sun’s rays. The half-finished 37-storey tower in central London has been dubbed the ‘Walkie Scorchie’ … Continue reading →

Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) have refused to call off their strike despite appeals for them to do so. UTAG is aggrieved about book allowances while … Continue reading →

Philly.comSwimmer makes it from Cuba to Florida without shark cageITNUS swimmer Diana Nyad has become the first person to complete the 110-mile journey from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. The 64-year-old swam non-stop for 53 hours through shark-infested waters. She first attempted the swim in 1978 and then ...Diana Nyad, after jellyfish stings, tears of past bids, finishes historic Cuba-to ...Montreal GazetteHistoric swim Cuba to FloridaWFMY News 2Nyad makes 1st Cuba-Fla. swim without a shark cageEl Paso Inc.wgowamall 984 news articles »

[Africa Top Sports]Twelve players of the senior national team black stars have reported in camp ahead of their Zambia game on Friday. Captain Asamoah Gyan, Albert Adomah, Rashid Sumaila, Mahatma Otoo, Kwadwo Asamoah, Jonathan Mensah, Razak Braimah, Awal Mohammed, Fatau Dauda, Chrsitian Atsu, Michael Essien , Mubarak Wakaso and harrison afful - have arrived in the Black Stars team hotel. Ghana leads with one point better than Zambia on the Group D table ahead of their final meeting at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. More pla

[Africa Top Sports]New destination for Abu Mohammed. After a passage in Spain in Rayo Vallecano (2012) and in France Lorient (2013) last season, the young Ghanaian midfielder of Manchester City will continue his lapping in Denmark.

[Africa Top Sports]The two brothers, Andre and Jordan Ayew were announced respectively in Newcastle and Bastia. So we thought of their separation, the sons of Abedi of Marseille will still be together this season the in the canebière.

Goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey says he is in top form to reclaim his number one spot for Friday's crucial qualifier against Zambia.

[Africa Top Sports]Michael Essien returned to Accra Sunday to begin preparations for the final playoff game of the 2014 World Cup with Ghana. But he was greeted by bad news. His dad, James Essien, died in the night. The player has confirmed the news on his Twitter account: "It is difficult, but God always does things well. Thank you for support. Rest in Peace Father ".

[Africa Top Sports]Schalke 04 new signing Kevin Boateng has board flight from Germany to Ghana ahead of the crucial game on friday. Boateng who made his debut for the German side in their 2-0 over Leverkusen last saturday has tweeted a picture while seated in a flight to confirm his readiness for friday's game. As shown in the picture, Boateng tells Zambians that only two goals will be put in their net. Boateng is making a return to the Black Stars after a two-year absence when he decided to quit international football prema

[Africa Top Sports]Speaking to rainbowradio.com today, Ghana and Esperance defender Harrison Afful is confident Ghana will beat Zambia to reach the final phase of the 2014 World Cup. Afful, who has played most of the qualifiers is expected to arrive in the country tonight to join his colleagues ahead of the crucial clash on Friday.

Business TodaySteve Ballmer's internal email explains Nokia's integration with MicrosoftDaily News & AnalysisMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer explained the Nokia acquisition and how things will work once the deal is complete in an email to employees. According to the mail, Stephen Elop will lead Microsoft's expanded devices and studios team that will also include ...With Nokia in hand, can Microsoft bridge the smartphone gap?LivemintNokia shares jump 40 percent after Microsoft dealNDTVNokia M&A drives European shares to 1-week highReutersABC News -Zee Newsall 639 news articles »

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