President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday gave the assurance that Ghana would strengthen her relations with Norway and other Scandinavian countries as it seeks to acquire more knowledge in their welfare system. He said: “Norway and other Scandinavian countries have …

BBC NewsMali conflict: French set for key ground combatBBC NewsFrench troops are set for their first major ground combat with Islamist rebels in Mali after heading out from the capital, Bamako. A convoy of about 30 armoured vehicles set out on Tuesday for Diabaly, 350km (220 miles) to the north, a town captured by the ...France to triple troops in Mali, regional deployment deal delayedXinhuaMali conflict: French troops prepare for ground offensiveTelegraph.co.ukFrance's Decision to Intervene in MaliNew York TimesGlobe and Mail -Wall Street Journal -The Times (subscription)all 11,562 news articles »

Al-Shabab militants in Somalia say they will kill French agent, Denis Allex, who France said had already died in a failed rescue attempt.

Black Stars left-back Richard Kissi Boateng has joined DR Congo outfit TP Mazembe on a five-year deal. A statement of the official website of the four-time African champions confirmed that Kissi Boateng inked the deal last week after fruitful negotiations …

Channel News AsiaPakistani protesters rally for third dayChannel News AsiaISLAMABAD: Pakistani protesters rallied for a third day Wednesday in the largest political demonstration seen for years in the capital, calling on the government to quit after the Supreme Court ordered the arrest of the prime minister. Tens of thousands of ...Charges against PM Ashraf rooted in old case, says USDAWN.comSupreme Court order: Reeling from blow, PPP mulls next moveThe Express TribuneMilitary, Judiciary allied against govt: ChaudhryPakistanToday.com.pkThe Nation -Khaleej Times -Daily News & Analysisall 1,187 news articles »

French troops prepare for their first major ground combat with Islamist rebels in Mali after heading out from the capital, Bamako.

As more nations join the battle against Islamist rebels in Mali, the U.S. is navigating one tricky quandary: how does it aid a major ally's efforts without violating its own policy?

South African Lebo M conducted and sang on the movie The Lion King. His arrangements won a Grammy and helped make the movie a hit musical.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is inviting written memoranda from the public on 12 nominees of President John Dramani Mahama for appointment as ministers. A public announcement of parliament on Tuesday by Alhaji Ibrahim Gombilla, Deputy Clerk to Parliament, said …

Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure believes Ghana are the favourites to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Norwegian side Rosenborg are ready to offload Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Awal Issah.

The Black Stars will arrive in South Africa on Wednesday ahead of the start of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.

LivemintMinister: Warning shots possible for Chinese airspace incursionAsahi ShimbunJapan's defense minister indicated on Jan. 15 that the Self-Defense Forces would fire warning shots with tracer bullets at any Chinese aircraft ignoring radio and other warnings to leave Japanese airspace over the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China ...Japan-China tension increasing over Senkaku IslandsThe HankyorehUS delegation looks to mend fencesChina DailyChina planning to map out territorial islands, including SenkakuThe Japan Daily PressChina.org.cn -Telegraph.co.uk -Xinhuaall 408 news articles »

Islamist militants had been saving one last blow to deal to France after its military conducted a bloody, unsuccessful hostage rescue attempt in Somalia Friday.