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Shani Cooper appointed new Israeli ambassador to Ghana
on: by Fernil News
The State of Israel has appointed H.E. Shani Cooper as the new Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ambassador Cooper replaces H.E. Ami Mehl who ended his term of service in July 2018. Ambassador Cooper comes to Ghana with 12
Pope keeps silent on abuse claim letter at end of Irish visit
on: by Fernil News
Pope Francis has refused to respond to claims by a former Vatican diplomat, who has called for him to resign. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano also accused him of covering up allegations of sexual abuse by a US cardinal. The Pope was
Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of blocking access to Hajj
on: by Fernil News
Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of barring its nationals from performing this year’s Hajj, a charge Saudi officials deny. Around 1,200 Qatari citizens are allowed to attend the pilgrimage under a quota system, but Qatari officials say it has become impossible
Former UN chief, Kofi Annan, dies at 80
on: by Fernil News
The former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan is dead, Starrfmonline.com can confirm. Information gathered indicate that the former Ghanaian diplomat died in Switzerland Saturday after a protracted illness. Mr. Annan was the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations.
US threatens more sanctions on Turkey over detained pastor
on: by Fernil News
The US has threatened to levy more sanctions on Turkey if Ankara does not release an American Christian Evangelical pastor held on terrorism charges. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested during a cabinet meeting on Thursday that the next spiral of tit-for-tat sanctions
Ghana risks losing $40m land in Pakistan
on: by Fernil News
Ghana risks losing a parcel of land worth $40 million located in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. The land which was allocated to the country for construction of its embassy has currently been encroached upon by Malaysia. According to the 2016
Jail for Burundi head teacher busted sitting student’s exam
on: by Fernil News
A court in Burundi has sentenced a head teacher to five years in prison for trying to disguise himself as a student and sit a national exam on another person’s behalf. Benjamin Manirambona was also banned from teaching or holding any
UN report: 20,000-30,000 ISIL fighters left in Iraq and Syria
on: by Fernil News
Between 20,000 and 30,000 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) group, remain in Iraq and Syria despite its defeat and a halt in the flow of foreigners joining its ranks, according to a