He said under the re-aligning of departments and ministries, the creative arts that was under the Ministry of Culture and Chieftaincy Affairs would now be moved to another Ministry to make it more vibrant and dynamic.

Accra, Jan. 16, GNA - The Japanese assistance Grant for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) Scheme is to directly assist grass-roots level development projects in Ghana.

Bolgatanga, Jan 16, GNA - The Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC), a child centered organization, on Tuesday donated medicines to the Upper East Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service.

Atonsu (Ash), Jan 16, GNA – Reverend John .E. Kuranchie, Senior Pastor of the Rhema Assemblies of God Church at Atonsu in Kumasi has reminded people in authority to walk the talk and call for peace in the nation.

Accra, Jan. 16, GNA - Western Union Money Transfer, Ghana, has selected six lucky winners to fly to South Africa to support Ghana in the AFCON tournament slated for 19th January 2013 for their loyalty and usage of Western Union services for the year 2012.

Accra, Jan. 16, GNA – Mr Justice Jones Dotse, Justice of the Supreme Court on Wednesday denied media report allegedly linking him with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

At least 20 foreigners - including US, French, British, Norwegian and Japanese citizens - are being held hostage by Islamist militants at a gas facility in Algeria.

ABC NewsTroubles Continue For 787 Dreamliner With Groundings In JapanNPRTroubles continue for Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. An All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday because of an apparent electrical failure. ANA and Japan Airlines have grounded all their 787s in response.Broken dreams: 'Serious' safety scare sees two airlines ground their Boeing 787 ...Mirror.co.ukBad dreams all roundThe Economist (blog)Why Boeing's dream plane is under review: questions and answers about the ...Washington PostVoice of America -South China Morning Post -San Diego 6all 2,782 news articles »

CBS NewsNo Canadians abducted during attack at Algerian oil complexMacleans.caOTTAWA – A Foreign Affairs spokeswoman says they believe no Canadians are among dozens of foreigners kidnapped after al-Qaida-linked militants attacked a natural gas complex in Algeria today. Two foreigners were killed during the attack and 41 others, ...No Australians involved in Algeria attackBrisbane TimesAlgeria: 'Several Brits Held Hostage, One Killed'Sky NewsAlgeria gas site attack sparks international hostage crisiseuronewsHuffington Post -Reuters UK -Irish Examinerall 2,232 news articles »

The GuardianLondon helicopter crash pilot had worked on Bond movieTVNZThe pilot who died in the central London helicopter crash had worked on films that included Die Another Day and Saving Private Ryan. Peter Barnes, 50, was flying a helicopter when it crashed into a crane on top of one of Europe's tallest residential blocks ...PHOTOS: Fiery helicopter crash in London's CBDNinemsnSpecialists continue to make scene of helicopter crash safeIrish ExaminerHelicopter crash: 'miracle' of how so few died when fire rained down on the rush ...Telegraph.co.ukDaily Mail -NEWS.com.au -Sky Newsall 2,637 news articles »

Some chiefs in the Western Region are asking President John Mahama to appoint one of their own as Minister of the yet to be created Ministry of Gas and Oil Resources. The chiefs claim they can only trust a son of the Western Region to manage the oil resources to benefit the indigenes

ABC NewsWill Graph Search Actually Help Facebook?Fox BusinessFacebook's (FB) major announcement on Tuesday of a new social media search engine was met at first with a collective groan by analysts, however Wall Street may be starting to warm up to the idea. The Silicon Valley social network run by entrepreneur ...Facebook's Graph Search is in search of adsUSA TODAYSome Concerns About Facebook's "Graph Search"ForbesYelp gets bad review after Facebook initiativeMSN MoneyWall St. Cheat Sheet -DVICE -Barron'sall 3,000 news articles »

BBC NewsPakistan government seeks end to cleric Qadri's protestBBC NewsPakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has threatened action to end a protest near the country's parliament. Followers of the charismatic cleric Tahirul Qadri are demanding the resignation of the government. Mr Malik said the cleric and his followers were at ...MAIL TODAY COMMENT: Pakistani dysfunction poses difficult questions for IndiaDaily MailPakistan protest cleric: 'I just want to empower my people'Channel 4 NewsQadri unveils remaining points of his 'agenda'Pakistan Daily TimesIndian Express -Pakistan Observer -Press TVall 3,595 news articles »

Al-ArabiyaPalestinians demand salaries as sanctions and cash crisis biteAl-ArabiyaPalestinians demand salaries as sanctions and cash crisis bite. Thursday, 17 January 2013. Deprived of potentially lucrative land and infrastructure by Israeli restrictions and Jewish settlements, the West Bank's economy depends on foreign aid. (Reuters) ...Nine common myths about IsraelJerusalem PostDid Israeli troops deliberately provoke teenager so they had an excuse to shoot ...The IndependentIsrael's Supreme Court allows evacuation of E-1 Palestinian tent cityJewish Telegraphic AgencyReuters -AFP -Telegraph.co.ukall 1,054 news articles »

On Monday the 14th of January, some Nigerian gay men suspected to be practicing homosexuality were arrested by their community men in Ekwe, a village

Brazilian prison inmate trying to escape from a jail outside the capital city of Brasilia got stuck in a hole in wall, prompting prison guards

PoliticoObamacare's role in gun controlPoliticoThe slate of policies President Barack Obama rolled out Wednesday to prevent gun violence included sweeping changes to the public health landscape — from the schoolyard to the doctor's office to the research lab. The president pointed to ways that ...Newtown parent welcomes Obama gun control measuresBoston.comObama outlines $500M gun control plan, includes assault weapons banMontreal GazetteObama's gun control: executive actions are the easy partThe GuardianChannel News Asia -Washington Post -Independent Onlineall 12,020 news articles »

Globe and MailFamily of hostage Irishman assisted as Algerian media report two others deadIrish ExaminerThe Department of Foreign Affairs said that it is assisting the family of an Irish man who is part of a group being held hostage in Algeria. A married 36-year-old Irishman is believed to be unharmed after he was caught up in a terrorist attack on an oil facility in ...Algeria attackers reportedly led by one-eyed militantLos Angeles TimesAlgeria: 'Five Brits Taken Hostage, One Killed'Sky NewsDesert ambush: Terrorists kill British worker and take 40 hostages at gas field in ...Mirror.co.ukAFP -Sky News Australia -Telegraph.co.ukall 2,130 news articles »

The US will on Thursday officially recognise Somalia's government in Mogadishu after more than 20 years, says a US official.

The GuardianLondon helicopter crash: aircraft owner's Castle Air express sympathy for victimsTelegraph.co.ukThe crash happened above the site of the 51-storey Vauxhall Tower just before 8am, shearing off the jib of the aircraft before it spiralled on to Nine Elms Lane. Witnesses reported seeing a “massive ball of flames” and a deafening "explosion" after the ...London helicopter crash pilot identified as Peter BarnesNEWS.com.auHelicopter Crash In Vauxhall: Fatalities NamedSky NewsVauxhall helicopter crash witnesses speak of lucky escapesThe GuardianNew York Times (blog) -The Hindu -Ninemsnall 2,602 news articles »