FirstpostThe First Job for Microsoft's New CEO: Stop Playing PoliticsHuffington PostMicrosoft just announced a new CEO. He's Satya Nadella, a 22-year Microsoft veteran, and he takes over from Steve Ballmer, who became CEO in January, 2000. It's unclear whether Nadella will make any radical changes at Microsoft. But there's one thing I'd ...Nadella faces mounting pressure to gut Microsoft's flagging consumer divisionsDallas Morning NewsMicrosoft's consumers want to know: 7 questions for Satya NadellaPCWorld (blog)Revealed: Unique Marathi poster congratulating Satya NadellaFirstpost (satire)ZDNet -Times of India -Economic Timesall 932 news articles »

IBM's artificial intelligence machine Watson is to be used in Africa to offer solutions to poor education, health and infrastructure.

Dallas Morning NewsNadella faces mounting pressure to gut Microsoft's flagging consumer divisionsDallas Morning NewsMicrosoft founder and technical advisor Bill Gates (left), new CEO Satya Nadella and former CEO Steve Ballmer speak with employees at a Microsoft rally in Redmond, Wash. By BRIAN FUNG. BRIAN FUNG The Dallas Morning News. The Washington Post.Was Microsoft smart to play it safe with CEO pick?DAWN.comSatya Nadella puts Manipal institute on world mapTimes of IndiaJust dream big: Satya Nadella proves you don't need IITsFirstpostComputerworld India -IBNLiveall 932 news articles »

Montreal GazetteVroom, vroom: Pope Francis' Harley-Davidson fetches $327000 at charity ...Montreal GazettePARIS - Pope Francis' Harley-Davidson is hitting the road after an unspecified European buyer agreed to pay 241,500 euros ($327,000) including taxes and fees for the motorcycle at a Paris auction to benefit charity. The Bonhams auction house said the ...Pope's Harley goes for $327000 at charity auctionWFTV Orlandoall 229 news articles »

Two Kenyan police officers plead not guilty to kidnapping two Ethiopian rebels who are alleged to have been handed over to Ethiopia's government.

Kabral Blay Amihere- Chairman of National Media Commission PRESIDENT JOHN Mahama, a communicator in his own right, might have had the insight to strike the right cord of “don’t worry I’ll fix it”, which probably resonated with far-seeing managers in media circles during his New Year press conference, commenting on a short-lived controversy which was […]

Emmanuel Gyau, a mason has found himself in the grips of the law for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. The accused person was arrested after the victim, a Junior High School (JHS) pupil, became pregnant. Gyau was put before an Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Ms. Ellen Vivian Amoah where he was charged with […]

LivemintCompetition begins at Winter Olympics after DHS issues toothpaste tube ...Fox NewsWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned Wednesday that terrorists may try to smuggle explosives on Russia-bound planes using toothpaste tubes. The threat was passed on to airlines that have direct flights to Russia, including ...US warns airlines of explosives in toothpaste tubesThe Times (subscription)US warns about "toothpaste bomb" threatsBusiness StandardAmericans Warn Airlines of Toothpaste Bombs on Sochi FlightsTIMEall 477 news articles »

More than 100 people have been rendered homeless at Klagonna, near John Teye Memorial School, Ofankor, following the demolition of more than 15 houses at the area in the early hours of yesterday. The demolition exercise, which started around 6:00am, was carried out by Nii Nikoi Olai Family, who claimed ownership of the area. The […]

DA's court application for full Nkandla Report still on - Lindiwe MazibukoPoliticswebNote to editors: This was the press statement that was distributed at a press conference hosted by DA Parliamentary Leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko MP and DA Leader in KwaZulu Natal, Sizwe Mchunu MPL in Durban this morning. The Democratic Alliance (DA) ...and more »

Gab Cobbina, counsel for Henry Alibah, the 21-year-old student who posted nude pictures of his former girlfriend on Facebook, yesterday had a hectic time convincing an Accra Circuit Court judge Ellen Vivian Amoah to spare his client a custodial sentence. He spent well over half an hour pleading profusely with the relieving judge to temper […]

The Tamale Zonal Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) over the weekend destroyed unwholesome products estimated at GH¢42,300 that were confiscated from some outlets within the region. The sale and distribution of the products contravened the Public Health Law (Act 851, 2012), which enjoins retailers and wholesalers to adhere to laws in order […]

Nana Dr Agyare Boffour and Paul Evans Aidoo THE CHIEF of Kojo Boffour, near Yeji, Nana Dr Agyare Boffour, has chided the Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Paul Evans Aidoo, describing him as a heartless man who has no feelings for his people. According to the chief, the Regional Minister had shown no concern about the […]

Wisdom Cudjoe, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Prestea/Huni-Valley in the Western Region, has admonished parents in the area who are fond of using their funds to buy alcoholic beverages to desist from the practice. He called on them to invest such monies in the education of their children. “The women should also stop purchasing […]

NewsweekWill others follow CVS and how will it affect Big Tobacco?The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area (blog)Not everyone is ready to follow in CVS Caremark's footsteps when it comes to tobacco sales. Staff The Business Journal. Not everyone is ready to follow in CVS Caremark's footsteps when it comes to tobacco sales. The drugstore chain (NYSE: CVS) ...CVS's move could be a boon for e-cigarette makersCBS Newsall 1,793 news articles »

Sheriff Christian Asem Dakey aka Limping Man, the alleged brain behind the importation of the 77 parcels of cocaine on board the infamous MV Benjamin vessel yesterday opened his defence. The accused person, who spoke in Ga through an interpreter, told an Accra Fast Track High Court, presided over by Justice Mustapha Habib Logoh, that […]

The UN's envoy to the Central African Republic calls on the country to "make an example of" soldiers who lynched a man they accused of being a rebel.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Under the theme: "God in the 21st Century," a Conference of World Religions will open at the Guildhall in London on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, as a unique platform for international faith leaders to bring to the fore the distinctive contribution that religion can make towards peace, which the world so desperately needs.

Mohamme Alhassan, IGP Some residents of Sandema in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region staged a demonstration against the District Police Commander DSP Isaac Tetteh on Tuesday, for allegedly failing to protect their lives and property. “The police commander has not been proactive in his work, and as a result of this, […]

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Western Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress wishes to commend the government of Ghana, under the able leadership of His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, for bracing the storm in 2013.