Brent and U.S. crude oil rallied more than $2 per barrel to multi-month highs on Monday, lifted by rising tension in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he had the right to invade his neighbour. Russia is the world's biggest oil producer and ...

Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) announced partnerships with a number of major automakers Monday on a new system that integrates the iPhone with in-car entertainment systems. Known as CarPlay, the setup includes a console touchscreen as well as buttons ...

On Monday, Microsoft China made statements on a Chinese social network that have been misinterpreted in reports in the West. Microsoft in Redmond told ZDNet that they are not extending support for Windows XP in China. Microsoft translates the actual ...

Pope Francis inadvertently demonstrated his own fallibility during an address in St Peter's Square when he mistakenly said the Italian word for “f**k”. In the 12 months since he was elected, the Argentinean Pope, who worked with the poor in the slums of ...

At the Academy Awards on Sunday night, "12 Years a Slave" won for best picture in one of the closest contests in modern Oscars history, while "Gravity" received the most awards with seven statuettes, including the first directing Oscar for a Mexican-born ...

This image released by Ellen DeGeneres shows actors front row from left, Jared Leto, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Peter Nyong'o Jr., and, second row, from left, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt, ...

Bill Gates reclaimed the top spot on the Forbes rich list this year after a four-year hiatus, shoving aside Mexico’s telecom tycoon Carlos Slim Helu. Microsoft’s founder Gates was propelled to the top spot primarily because of a rally in the software company’s stock, said Forbes, which published its annual list of the world’s richest […]

CHINA yesterday mourned the victims of Saturday's horrific knife attack at the main train station in south-western city of Kunming, amid widespread anger across the nation but some doubts from international observers. The advisory body to China's annual ...

Boeing (BA, Fortune 500) is set to debut a new secure phone for government agencies and defense contractors that will self-destruct if it’s tampered with. It just won’t be won’t be quite as dramatic as the old television show. There won’t be any smoke or explosions, but the contents of the device will be completely […]

Otumfuo Osei Tutu THE Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated categorically that President John Dramani Mahama is not governing the country from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the traditional seat of the Asantehene. According to the Asantehene, the President is governing the country from the Flagstaff House in Accra, warning the public to refrain […]

BRUSSELS (AFP) - The European Union warned on Monday that EU-Russia ties were at risk if Moscow failed to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine. "In the absence of de-escalating steps by Russia the EU shall decide about consequences for bilateral relations ...

Transport fares are likely to go up across board due to the upward adjustment in fuel prices over the weekend, The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) met on Monday, February 3 to consider increasing transport fares. Greater Accra regional Chairman of the GPRTU, Mr. Robert Sabah told Citi News transport fare increment was inevitable. […]

One Ukrainian navy officer said his forces were facing intense pressure from Russia to support them Russia’s military has given Ukrainian forces in Crimea until dawn on Tuesday to surrender or face an assault, Ukrainian defence sources have said. The head of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Aleksander Vitko set the deadline and threatened an attack […]

John Mensah and Henrietta The repercussions of divorce have compelled former Black Stars defender, John Mensah, to put up for sale his plush Trassaco Valley Estates mansion in Accra on the orders of an Accra High Court. The shocking sale of the state-of- the-art facility, and other properties belonging to Mensah and his wife Henrietta, […]

Jan Koum and Brian Acton, the cofounders of WhatsApp, made Forbes’ annual billionaires’ list with few moments to spare after Facebook offered a total of $19 billion to buy the company. The deal, if completed, will give Koum a fortune of $6.8 billion, according to Forbes. Acton will be worth at least $3 billion. The two were the subject of ...

Gaynor Rzepka of Llantwit Major, South Wales, who gave birth to baby Olly without ever knowing she was pregnant A new mother who had no idea she was pregnant until she gave birth on the toilet in her parents’ bathroom, has spoken of her shock at the arrival of her new son. Gaynor Rzepka, 25, […]

Fans created a twitter frenzy with pictures of Jared Leto at the Oscars with his long, flowing locks and white suit, stating he looked a lot like Jesus. Matthew McConaughey may have thanked God after winning his academy award Sunday evening but pictures ...

President John Mahama President John Mahama has underscored the importance of education as a “true catalyst for poverty reduction, rapid socio-economic development and overall prosperity” and admonished teachers to live true to their conscience and refuse to take salary if they absent themselves from work. He was addressing the Chiefs and People of Kwabaah Nyanoa […]

Michael Olaitan’s agent said the Olympiakos striker, who collapsed during Sunday’s Athens derby against Panathinaikos, is not suffering from any serious medical condition.

Lupita Nyong'o now a household name for two reasons, and two alone: her unforgettable, scalding performance in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, and her presence on the red carpet circuit all season, justifiably winning a clutch of awards for it.