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7-year-old Guatemalan immigrant girl dies in custody of US Border Patrol
on: by Fernil News
A 7-year-old girl who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her father last week died after being taken into the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, federal immigration authorities confirmed Thursday. The Washington Post reports the girl died of dehydration and shock
US Senate says Saudi Crown Prince responsible for Khashoggi murder
on: by Fernil News
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill that directly pins the blame for the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi on Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. The resolution, which had the backing of Senate Majority Leader
Bill laid before parliament for 3 new holidays
on: by Radia Sambare
A bill has been laid before parliament to amend the Public Holiday Act 2001 to provide for three different holidays. The 7th of January will be observed as the Constitution Day, the 4th of August will be described as the Founders
Zimbabwean nabbed at KIA for having 7kg of Cocaine
on: by Radia Sambare
A 30-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been nabbed by the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for trafficking illicit drug. Cynthia Lichonja, was nabbed on Monday, December 3, 2018 by officers of NACOB at KIA when she disembarked
Drone service a misplaced priority –Kennedy Agyapong fires
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong believes that the much talked about Medical drone service is a misplaced priority. According to the maverick MP, this drone service will only make sense if leaders stop travelling abroad for medical treatment.
9 dead, 47 injured in train accident in Ankara – Turkey
on: by Fernil News
A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday, killing nine people and injuring 47 others, including three in critical condition, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mehmet Cahit
I have no interest in becoming an MP – Charlotte Osei
on: by Radia Sambare
The immediate past chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei has debunked reports that she was interested in the vacant Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary seat on the ticket of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Some campaign posters of Mrs
Theresa May survives confidence vote, remains UK PM
on: by Fernil News
Theresa May, the embattled Prime Minister of the U.K., survived a confidence vote late Wednesday to keep her seat amid all the Brexit chaos. With 200 votes in favor of her and 117 against, the premier has now guaranteed to remain