With the tie finely balanced at 1-1 following the first leg in Spain, United struck first through an own goal by Sergio Ramos early in the second half but the game turned on its head after Nani was sent-off in the 56th minute for a high boot in a challenge with Alvaro Arbeloa.

Professor Agyemang Badu Akorsah, a leading member of the Convention People's Party (CPP), says it is getting frustrating living in a country which is the first African country to gain independence.

GhanaÂ’s President John Dramani Mahama has rallied the nation to fight for economic freedom just as the countryÂ’s forebears fought for political emancipation.

Minister for Information and Media Relations, Mahama Ayariga has described as “false”, claims by the Minority in Parliament to the effect that, the Office of the President overspent its budget allocation for 2012 by Gh¢ 600 million.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu is skeptical about government’s ability to meet the 9 percent deficit target describing the 2013 budget as “mere rhetoric”.

A man said to be in his thirties is reported to have been shot at Ajomako Afransi in the Central Region.

Police and military personnel have been dispatched to prevent further clashes between Kokombas and Bimobas in the Northern regional town of Kpemale.

It may look like a toy, but Japanese phone firm Willcom has unveiled the world's smallest mobile phone.

Seven men who robbed a jewellery shop have been sentenced to death by firing squad and crucifixion.

A North Carolina teen born with a rare condition that left her without a nose or eyes is preparing for her final operation which will give her a real nose.

A woman was mauled to death by a lion as she made love to her boyfriend outdoors in Zimbabwe, it was reported today.

A man is suing a clinic in the US alleging his ex-girlfriend stole his sperm and used it to get pregnant, according to US media reports.

There are reports of renewed clashes between Konkomba and Bimoba tribes in Timbale in the Northern Region.

President John Mahama on Wednesday, March 06, 2013, sang the Ghana National Anthem, to the admiration of the crowd at the Independence Square, Accra.

Information and Media Relations Minister, Mahama Ayariga has denied reports suggesting that government is seeking approval from Parliament to increase tax rates.

A colourful ceremony to mark Ghana's 56th independence celebration is currently underway at the Independence Square in Accra.

Ghana marks its 56th Independence anniversary today with colourful parades across the country.

Telecom giant, MTN-Ghana has, in partnership with a local website developer, Echo House, created what industry players say is the biggest platform for unlimited social and academic information.

Venezuela has announced seven days of mourning for Hugo Chavez, who has died aged 58 after 14 years as president.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his vice-president has announced.