More than two million Syrians are now refugees, with the total going up by a million in six months, the UN says. At least 700,000 have fled to Lebanon, and more Syrians are now displaced than any other nationality, the … Continue reading →

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that it has not set any timeline for the announcement of new tariff. This follows media reports which suggested that the PURC would in the next two weeks, announce tariff adjustment after demands … Continue reading →

The Chairman of the Peace Council has expressed disappointment in ace lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata for making comments said to be unsavory against one of the nine-member panel of judges who sat on the presidential election petition. Most Rev Emmanuel Asante … Continue reading →

Mr Zac Katugu, Principal Civic Education Officer at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has said tolerance is the key ingredient in multi-party democracy.

The Chairman of the Volta Development for Ghana (VODeG), Mr Chris Kpodo, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for the maturity he exhibited during the period when his status as President was being challenged at the Supreme Court and even after the judgement.

New Crystal Health Services (NCHS), an operator of medical institutions in the Tema and Ashaiman area,  has opened a paediatric centre at its Ashaiman facility at the weekend.

Early marriages, particularly those that take place in rural communities in the country, pose serious concern to the development of children below age 18,  who are forced into marriage and expose them to all forms of abuse.

CBC.caFine Print: Time to show and tell on SyriaWashington PostThe Obama administration has to declassify more detailed intelligence on Syria's chemical weapons usage to bolster support in Congress for using U.S. armed forces to deter any future Syrian government use of those weapons. More evidence is also needed ...US risks making Syria another IraqBrisbane Times'The fire is approaching': Assad says West has no proof regime carried out chem ...NBCNews.com (blog)Solidarity with SyriansThe Times (subscription)Economic Times -The Guardian -Toronto Sunall 732 news articles »

Business RecorderVodafone and Verizon in $130bn mega-dealBusiness Recorderimage LONDON: US telecoms giant Verizon and Vodafone announced Monday they had agreed the British company would sell out its 45-percent stake in their joint venture Verizon Wireless for $130 billion (99 billion euros). The blockbuster deal -- which ...Verizon no longer looking to enter Canadian wireless marketHamilton SpectatorVerizon will not enter Canadian market: CEOCalgary HeraldCEOs strike $146b mega-deal in gymBrisbane TimesBloomberg -Reuters Canada -Reuters UKall 925 news articles »

South Africa grapples with a growing problem

The National Women’s Ministries Congress of the Ghana Territory of the Salvation Army has  opened in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

The GuardianRodman returns to Pyongyang but says won't bring back jailed AmericanReutersBy James Pearson and Megha Rajagopalan. SINGAPORE/BEIJING | Tue Sep 3, 2013 5:28pm EDT. SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Flamboyant former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Tuesday for a five-day visit, his second this ...Basketball diplomacyKhaleej TimesRodman to make 'friendly' visit to KimESPNDennis Rodman or Kim Jong Un: Who gains from basketball diplomacy?Los Angeles TimesNew York Times -U.S. News & World Report -MiamiHerald.comall 505 news articles »

Diana Nyad, 64, completes 110-mile Cuba-to-Florida swimLos Angeles TimesFighting off jellyfish and chilly waters, and achieving a tremendous physical feat after failing on four previous attempts, American athlete Diana Nyad, 64, completed a roughly 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida on Monday. By reaching Smathers Beach in ...and more »

Thirty officers of the Forestry Commission have been trained to prosecute forest and wildlife-related offences.

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has closed down two hospitality facilities in Wa, the Upper West Region.

Two thousand, six hundred professionals have been recruited by the Local Government Service (LGS) Secretariat to enhance the human resource capacity of metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs).

BBC NewsVerizon grabs control of Verizon Wireless: $130 billion has its risksZDNetSummary: If the status quo remains in place, Verizon's deal makes sense. However, if the U.S. wireless industry---already saturated---sees a price war or Sprint and T-Mobile step up Verizon's assumptions may be challenged. Larry Dignan. By Larry Dignan for ...McAdam Combines Collaboration With Cash to Woo VodafoneBloombergCEOs strike $146b mega-deal in gymBrisbane TimesHow the Verizon-Vodafone deal was sealed over gym talk and a breakfastThe Globe and MailTimes of India -Irish Times -Wall Street Journalall 922 news articles »

The Black Stars are two players short of completing the invited list ahead of Friday’s crucial 2014 FIFA World Cup clash with Zambia in Kumasi