Few in West recall China’s part in World War II – Expert
Few in the West remember the fact that China was the first country to enter what would become World War II, and it was an ally of the United States and Britain from just after Pearl Harbor in 1941 till...
View ArticleSept. 2 Leading German Newspapers Summary
The following are the major news items in leading German newspapers on Wednesday. Die Welt: — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and visiting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called on Tuesday in...
View ArticleEx-Malaysian PM to be questioned Over Rally Statements
Malaysian police will question former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad over his statements made during a massive rally on Sunday, local media reports on Wednesday. English-language newspaper New Straits...
View ArticleHong Kong Presents Miss Luisa Mai With Her Pageant Prize
The newly crowned Miss Hong Kong 2015 Luisa Mai on Wednesday received a sparkling crown in the Miss Hong Kong Pageant Prize Presentation Ceremony 2015. The results of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2015 have...
View Article7 perish, 40 harmed in Syria’s Latakia blast
At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a blast that rocked Syria’s northwestern coastal city of Latakia on Wednesday, the state-run TV reported. The blast was triggered by a...
View ArticleCapture warrant issued for eighth suspect in Bangkok bombings
A Thai court on Wednesday approved an arrest warrant for the eighth suspect in two recent bomb attacks in Bangkok, local media reported. The warrant was issued by the Min Buri Provincial Court for the...
View ArticleBrussels cab drivers plan protest in mid-September
Taxi drivers in Brussels are planning to block traffic in the Belgian capital on Sept. 16 in a coordinated European protest against the online ride-sharing service Uber, local media reported on...
View ArticleBarcelona and Madrid to embrace plans to help migrants
The local authorities of Barcelona and Madrid on Tuesday said they were adopting a scheme to help some of the thousands of desperate migrants trying to make their way into Europe from Syria and Iraq....
View ArticleBotswana probes 4 high court judges over illegal allowance
Botswana’s President Seretse Khama Ian Khama has appointed a tribunal to inquire into alleged wrongdoing of four judges of the High Court, according to a statement released Wednesday. The tribunal...
View ArticleUK PMI construction up somewhat to 57.3 in August
British construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose slightly to 57.3 in August, compared with 57.1 in July, said Markit Economic Limited on Wednesday. August data pointed to a solid expansion in...
View ArticleNew plan for more green structures presented in Singapore
A benchmarking scheme “Green Mark 2015”, with focus on addressing sustainability in a more balanced and holistic manner, was announced by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) at the...
View ArticleDutch files request in greenhouse gas emanations case
The Dutch government said Wednesday that it’s cabinet would appeal a court ruling that it must intensify the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands. The cabinet objects to the way in...
View ArticleNPP executives fight over cash
The opposition NPP has descended into another round of party in-fighting as top party officials trade counter-accusations of mismanagement of party cash. First Vice Chairman of the party Freddie Blay...
View ArticleGeorge Boateng’s decision to contest the President is laudable
It may come off to many keen observers of Fourth Republican Ghanaian democratic culture – at least as it is practiced by the faux-revolutionary socialists of the ruling National Democratic Congress...
View Article“Millennium Marathon” will be a refreshing experience for Ghana
Despite the long wait, distance running in Ghana has eventually fallen into step with the world. The reason being that, the upcoming epic Accra international marathon, dubbed “Millennium Marathon”...
View ArticleNigeraian policemen beats 50 year woman to death
A 50-year-old woman, Mrs. Ronke Adelugba, was beaten to death by policemen in Akure, the Ondo State capital, over the weekend. According to reports, the incident happened when about seven policemen,...
View ArticlePhiladelphia exhibits Hindu scroll in honour of Pope’s visit
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, to “celebrate the landmark papal visit to Philadelphia”, Free Library of Philadelphia is displaying a 64-foot Hindu “Bhagavata Purana” scroll (ca. 1750-1800). Its...
View ArticleExtremism has no place in Islam – ICODEHS
The Islamic Council for Development and Humanitarian Services (ICODEHS) has condemned acts of terrorism and extremism which is linked to the practice of the Islamic religion. As a peaceful and...
View ArticleAfrica Fashion Week launched in Amsterdam
A beautiful weekend in Amsterdam saw the opening of Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam’s second edition. Held at the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam, designers, press, models and other industry...
View ArticleStoneBwoy rocks MultiChoice “Night of the Thousand Stars” in Mauritius
The Ghana’s dancehall artist and the Ghana’s 2015 BET award winner, StoneBwoy rocked Mauritius as he performed at the “Night of the Thousand Stars” held at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort on...
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