HaaretzIran's nuclear program subject of two discussionsUPI.comTEHRAN, May 15 (UPI) -- Iran's nuclear program isn't expected to affect the country's presidential elections next month, Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Wednesday. Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili was to meet with European Union policy leader ...UN watchdog, EU's Ashton to press Iran in nuclear disputeReutersTT On-The-GoTehran TimesIran hopes for progress in parallel nuclear talksChannel News AsiaPress Trust of India -Fars News Agency -Iran's Viewall 34 news articles »

Agona Swedru (C/R), May 15, GNA - The Ayensu Cassava Farmers Association (ACFA), has appealed to the Government to transform the Ayensu Cassava Starch Factory into a farmer-owned business as originally planned.

Portion of Mechanical Llyod Company storey building under construction in Takoradi,  collapsed on Tuesday morning but labourers working at the site were not hurt. The workers, who had left for break when the incident occurred, refused to talk to the …

The Ayensu Cassava Farmers Association (ACFA), has appealed to the Government to transform the Ayensu Cassava Starch Factory into a farmer-owned business as originally planned. The farmers made the appeal at a day’s seminar organised by the Association for it …

Brisbane TimesRussia protests to US over spy (Changing dateline)Business StandardMoscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia Wednesday lodged an official protest with the US ambassador over an embassy official who Moscow says is an undercover CIA officer. US ambassador Michael McFaul visited the Russian foreign ministry ...'CIA Spy' Row: Russia Summons US Ambassador - Sky NewsSky NewsUS ambassador summoned by Russian Foreign MinistryUSA TODAYRussia's CIA spy bust 'was linked to Boston Bombing': US diplomat was trying to ...Daily MailBloomberg -Fox News -The Guardianall 324 news articles »

BBC NewsSyrian rebels and army clash around Aleppo prisonBBC NewsSyrian government troops and rebels have clashed around a prison in the flashpoint northern city of Aleppo. Reports suggest the rebel fighters may have tried to blow up the walls of the prison, which holds some 4,000 inmates. Activists said government forces ...'He will be punished severely': Free Syrian Army vows to hunt down rebel ...The IndependentSyria: 'Cannibal' rebel defends his actionsgulfnews.comExclusive: 'We Will Slaughter All of Them.' The Rebel Behind the Syrian Atrocity ...TIMEABC Online -The Times (subscription) -iAfrica.comall 132 news articles »

Portuguese giants Benfica have launched an audacious bid to sign Ghanaian whizkid Christian Atsu, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.

Calgary HeraldWhat's old is new again best describes BlackBerry Q10 - Calgary HeraldCalgary HeraldA physical keyboard on a smartphone might seem like a throwback to a bygone era, and it probably would be if any other company came to market with one, but the BlackBerry Q10 is a modern handset that delivers a unique experience. This device is the ...Can BlackBerry move past 'solid ground' to recapture past glory?CNETBlackBerry Launches New Mid-tier Smartphone - RTTNewsRTT NewsBlackberry confirms plan to offer BBM app on rival platforms Android and Apple's ...The IndependentStreetInsider.com (subscription) -Business Insider -Zee Newsall 651 news articles »

The HinduTwin bombs strike Afghan checkpoint, one killedThe HinduTwo bombs exploded at a checkpoint outside a Provincial Governor's compound in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one police officer, an official said. The explosions struck in the early morning in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar ...ISAF chiefs endorse Australian withdrawal - NinemsnNinemsnFour US soldiers killed in Afghanistan's KandaharReutersAfghan soldiers take fight to Taliban 'brothers'BBC NewsHuffington Post -The Guardian -Voice of Americaall 145 news articles »

As part of its commitment towards the socio-economic development of the country, Tullow Oil plc in 2012 invested $669 million in Corporate Social Responsibility programmes

Toronto StarThe 2013 BET Awards nominations are inRolling OutThe 2013 BET Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 14. Leading the pack of artists is Young Money's golden boy Drizzy Drake with 12 nominations; five of which are in the “Video of the Year” category. Newcomer Kendrick Lamar and 2 ...Drake, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, & A$AP Rocky Lead The 2013 BET Awards ...Miss Jia (blog)BET Awards 2013 nominees announced, Drake, Kendrick Lamar x 2 Chainz ...SoulCulture (blog)Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar to Present BET Awards '13 NomineesBETall 46 news articles »

The HinduBangladesh orders evacuation as cyclone nears coastTimes of IndiaCHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Bangladesh on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people as forecasters said a cyclonic storm would hit low-lying coastal areas by early Thursday. "We've ordered people in low-lying river shoal ...Flights suspended as cyclone heading towards BangladeshThe HinduCyclone Mahasen: Boats Carrying Fleeing Rohingya Muslims Capsize Off Coast ...Huffington PostCyclone Mahasen losing steam as it tracks across BayHindu Business LineEleven Myanmarall 239 news articles »

[Ghanaian Chronicle]With the arrival of the latest smart phones from mobile giants Samsung and BlackBerry, Airtel Ghana has positioned itself to offer the best deals for prospective customers on the Airtel network.

The medicines for the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) are fast losing their efficacy, leaving TB patients vulnerable, the Director of Promoting Quality of Medicines (PQM), Mr. Patrick Lukulay, has said. “Tuberculosis is one of the prevalent diseases in developing countries currently and the medicines for its treatment are fast losing their efficacy. There are currently not enough World Health Organisation Prequalified second-line TB medicines manufacturers to supply medicines to treat the multidrug-resistant strains of Tubercul,” Mr. Lukulay said. He was speaking at a two-day regional workshop on World Health Organisation (WHO) prequalification standards held in Accra for manufacturers of Second-Line TB medicines. Second-line TB medicines are used to treat multi-drug resistant strains of tuberculosis. The workshop, which brought together pharmaceutical companies and regulatory authorities from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia, provided participants technical assistance and training to meet WHO Prequalification standards for the manufacturing of second-line TB medicines. The PQM program works to combat substandard and counterfeit medicines in developing countries and increase the availability of affordable, high-quality medicines to treat patients’ worldwide suffering from multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Mr. Lukulay said the Prequalification workshop will support TB medicines manufacturers to meet WHO Prequalification Standards in order increase access to quality medicines for the treatment of the disease. He said the training will also help raise the bar on standards for regulatory bodies of the pharmaceutical industry who will apply the standards in their respective countries. Mr. Lorenzo Witherspoon of UNITAID, a funding partner for greater access to quality treatment and diagnostics for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis explained that UNITAID is committed to providing market interventions to increase access to Tuberculosis treatment for developing countries. He said UNITAID has reduced the cost of Anti-retroviral drugs by 80 percent thereby putting over 400,000 children on the HIV treatment. He encouraged Pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of the PQM technical assistance to get WHO Prequalification for their medicines. This, he said, “will make them compete globally for the supply of essential medicines.” By Dominick Andoh

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The fact is that the National Democratic Party (NDC) has lost its Kumbungu monarchy to the Convention People's Party (CPP). Records show that the CPP has done badly in Ghana's modern elections. It is clear why the party is making merry of the Kumbungu victory.