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Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins Canada election but loses majority
on: by Fernil News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held on to his job in Monday’s election, securing his spot as one of the world’s few high-profile progressive leaders, but tarnished by scandal and with his power diminished. Trudeau’s Liberal party was projected to win
Ghana becomes first African Country to receive Surinamese envoy
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana has become the first African country to officially receive an envoy from the Republic of Suriname as a resident Ambassador. Surinamese Diplomat Natasha Eugenia Halfhuid will officially commence her tour of duties in the West African Nation in the coming
Facebook suspends Russian, Iranian accounts targeting US voters ahead of 2020 polls
on: by Fernil News
Facebook Inc said on Monday it has suspended a network of Instagram accounts operated from Russia that targeted Americans with divisive political messages ahead of next year’s U.S. presidential election, with operators posing as people within the United States. Facebook said
Egypt, Ethiopia struggles to overcome Nile dam obstacles
on: by Fernil News
Amid a long-running diplomatic standoff over building and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that has heightened tensions, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said Sunday he would meet Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Russia. He did not say, however, when
Trump says, PKK terror group much worse than Daesh, US making YPG ‘look like angels’
on: by Fernil News
The PKK terror group is much worse than Daesh and probably constitutes a bigger terrorist threat, U.S. President Donald Trump said late Wednesday during a press conference with Italian Premier Sergio Matarello. “The PKK, which is a part of the Kurds,
Hong Kong crises: Ghana pledges full support for China
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana has pledged its full support for the ‘One country, two systems’ policy of China amid the recent uprising in Hong Kong. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ting
EU silent over growing calls from migrant rescue vessels
on: by Fernil News
EU countries have silently continued to watch the ongoing migrant tragedy at their shores a migrant rescue ship that rescued 176 migrants in the Mediterranean over the weekend, appealed for help to disembark them at any EU port. However, the crew
KIA terminal 3 sees increment in passenger numbers – Aviation Authority reveals
on: by Radia Sambare
The Kotoka International Airport has seen an increase in passenger numbers after the construction of the terminal 3 at the airport. This was disclosed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority as the Kotoka International Airport has become the prefered airport in the