Astronauts repeat spacewalk to complete camera jobHouston ChronicleCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two Russian space station astronauts took a spacewalk Monday to complete a camera job left undone last month. Oleg Kotov and Sergey Ryazanskiy quickly got one of two commercially provided cameras installed outside ...and more »
Telegraph.co.ukMicrosoft launches OneDrive following Sky court lossTelegraph.co.ukMicrosoft hinted at the reason behind the name change, which it conceded "wasn't easy". A OneDrive blog on a new domain linked to an article by ComputerWeekly.com explaining that Microsoft had decided not to appeal the trademark infringement ...FYI: Microsoft Skydrive is now OneDriveMobile BurnSkyDrive will be reborn as OneDriveLiliputingMicrosoft 'SkyDrive' is Now Called 'OneDrive'The Next Weball 66 news articles »
Channel News AsiaEgypt military backs army chief Sisi's presidential bidChannel News AsiaEgypt's top military body on Monday backed its commander Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency, which he is assured to win after ousting the democratically elected leader in July. PHOTOS. File photo of Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.Egypt's top military body approves Sisi running for president: security sourceReutersall 672 news articles »
Domestic airline operators are planning to petition the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning over expansion of the Value Added Tax’s scope to include domestic air travellers. Operators of domestic airlines, who say they are at pains to appreciate why VAT has been extended to local but not international air travel, have asked to meet the Ministry of Transport to discuss the tax impact on the industry. The result of the tax will be higher ticket prices, which could put a brake on the recent surge in domestic air travel, they say. “We have requested a meeting with the Minister of Transport. We will also be meeting with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and will send a petition to the Ministry of Finance,†Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako, Chief Commercial Officer of Antrak, told the B&FT. Domestic airlines currently charge a tax of GH¢20 on ticket prices, comprising a GH¢5 airport tax and GH¢15 fuel surcharge. By Dominick Andoh
The President of Assin Apemanim Traditional Area, Barima Nkyi XII, has said plans were far advanced for the Traditional Council to take-over the administration and management of the Slave Mausoleum at Assin Manso due to mismanagement by its managers. He …
NewsweekFrench DJ Duo Daft Punk, Teenage Lorde Take Top GrammysNewsweekLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two unconventional acts, French electronic music DJs Daft Punk and New Zealand teen Lorde, took home the top Grammy awards on Sunday in a night that rewarded robots and newcomers, and recognized marriage equality.VIDEOS: Everything you need to know about the 2014 GrammysPhilly.com (blog)Grammys 2014: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis celebrate a night of blissLos Angeles TimesDaft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis big winners at 2014 Grammy AwardsChristian Science MonitorRadio.com News -Rap-Up.com -WHAS 11.com (subscription)all 3,580 news articles »
The HinduHumanitarian aid masks intense political tussle during Geneva-2 talksThe HinduThe tussle over humanitarian assistance to the embattled city of Homs is masking the latent contest for political ascendancy between the Syrian opposition and the government during on-going talks in Geneva. Syrian government troops dominate Homs—once ...Syria talks deadlocked over political transition: DelegationsFinancial ExpressSyria Peace Talks Stall Over Political TransitionVoice of AmericaIssue of Bashar al-Assad looms over Syria peace talksThe AustralianJerusalem Post -The News International -Ahram Onlineall 1,335 news articles »
ESPN.co.ukMurray sixth, Federer eighth in new rankingsESPN.co.ukAndy Murray has dropped to sixth in the ATP World Tour rankings after his quarter-final exit at the Australian Open, his lowest rank since 2008. Murray, the reigning Wimbledon and Olympic champion, reached No. 2 in the rankings last summer but failed to go ...Davidson on Sports: Celebrations for Carmelo and Coach KBloombergHow the shepherd boy beat the beastABC NewsNightspot turned away partying StanThe AustralianThe Globe and Mail -Independent Onlineall 601 news articles »
The Daily StarWomen, children refuse to leave Syria's Homs: activistsThe Daily StarBEIRUT: More than half of the 500 women and children trapped in the Syrian city of Homs refuse to be evacuated, saying they fear leaving male relatives behind, activists said Monday. "Some 200 women and children, those suffering the worst as a result of ...Syria peace talks hit more trouble as rebel city "starves"Reuters Indiaall 1,555 news articles »
Egypt's top military body gives it approval for army chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, who led the ousting of Mohammed Morsi, to run for president.
The Star OnlineProtest in press room not podium, IOC tells athletesThe Star OnlineInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach attends a news conference at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne December 10, 2013. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse. BERLIN (Reuters) - Athletes at the Winter Olympics may be punished for ...IOC president confident in security plan for SochiUSA TODAYSochi mayor declares: There are no gay people hereMirror.co.ukAustria unveil star-studded Sochi lineupNinemsnTIME -CTV News -SkySportsall 651 news articles »
Leonora Okine Actress Leonora Okine has confessed that she is yet to find a “trustworthy love†in any man. The beautiful actress has spoken about her love life for the first time in about three years after she denied ever dating fellow actor John Dumelo, who has already been associated with a number of ladies […]
Kwaku Gyasi Social media and online news sites went viral on Saturday afternoon with reports that gospel artiste Kwaku Gyasi of ‘Onyame Aseda’ fame was involved in a bloody car accident. The musician was said to be driving a Hyundai 4×4 from Kumasi to a programme at Nkawkaw when the accident occurred Saturday morning. Kwaku Gyasi was […]
Herty Borngreat INSERT. George Quaye The reigning Gospel Artiste of the Year, Herty Borngreat, has come under  severe verbal attack for saying she would not submit her works for the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) nomination process. Herty, speaking on Peace FM’s Entertainment Review, over the weekend, explained that her current studies abroad would not […]
Uganda's government says it doubts rebel leader Joseph Kony is serious about peace after he purportedly sent a letter asking for forgiveness and calling for talks.
Up to 849 million hectares of natural land – nearly the size of Brazil – may be degraded by 2050 should current trends of unsustainable land use continue, warns a report released last Friday by the United Nations Environment Programme …
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