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Sefwi Wiawso Paramount Chief Meets Prince Charles On Ways To Protect Forest Reserves

Modern Ghana 

The Paramount Chief of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region, Katakyie Kwasi Bumangama II, meets the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, to map out strategies on how to preserve forests and forest reserves. This was during a ceremony to launch the 39;Just Rural Transition Programme 39; in London last Thursday. Katakyie Bumanga ...

Election Of MMDCEs Will Increase Local Level Accountability – Local Gov't Analyst

Modern Ghana 

A local government analyst, George Kyei Baffour has admonished Ghanaians to place importance on the December 17 Referendum by voting 39;YES 39;. He says it will lead to increased accountability at the local level. According to him, the YES vote which is geared towards accomplishing a constitutional mandate, would ensure greate ...

Union Threatens Shutdown Of South African Airline Over Proposed Lay Off

Modern Ghana 

Trade union, the National Transport Movement has threatened to completely shut down South African Airways after the embattled state airline announced that it would undergo restructuring. On Monday, the airline said it has started a restructuring process that could see its workforce cut by almost a fifth. As required by South Afri ...

Minority MPs Don't Understand Economics, Maths — Oppong Nkrumah Fires

Modern Ghana 

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said Minority MPs in Parliament lack knowledge in economics and mathematics. Mr Oppong Nkrumah made the comment when he rebutted claims made by the Minority that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta intends to present cooked figures during his 2020 budget presentation to the legislators ...

Trump claims he signed a law that’s been on the books for decades

Raw Story 

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he signed legislation that has, in fact, been law for many years: To think I signed the Whistleblower Protection Act! https://t.co/OSmPPcRs7x — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2019 Many observers quickly pointed out that Trump was wrong. The Whistleblower Protection Act became law in 1989. The Intelligence […]



Gozo Channel suspends ferry service due to bad weather

Times of Malta 

Gozo Channel has suspended all its ferry services between Malta and Gozo until further notice, citing concerns about bad weather conditions. In a brief statement on Facebook, the company said that its team had managed to keep ferry services running throughout the night and Tuesday morning despite gale-force winds.  A video posted to Facebook showed one of the company's ferries rocking wildly at sea as it braved strong waves during the crossing.  Ferry services between Malta and Sicily have also been suspended... Читать дальше...

Trump's tariffs will 'scorch' growth in 2020 and job losses are likely, says UBS

BusinessInsider.com (uk) 

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  • UBS says that Trump's trade war tariffs will "scorch" US growth in 2020.
  • The Swiss bank's research department said that the tariffs already put in place this year will "likely lead" to a slowdown in the first half of next year.
  • "The manufacturing sector is being hurt, with job growth decelerating," the bank said, adding that retail may likely be hit early in 2020, leading to job losses in the sector.
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PH boxing bracing for tough climb to SEA Games gold

Sports.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has been a consistent force in boxing in Southeast Asia but other neighboring countries are not far behind as far as the level of competition is concerned. Ed Picson, secretary-general of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (Abap), expects a steep gold medal climb for the country’s bets in the […]

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Six Crimea residents jailed for taking part in Hizb ut-Tahrir cell

Kyiv Post 

The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has convicted six residents of Crimea of being involved in the activities of the Yalta unit of the Hizb ut-Tahrir terrorist organization (banned in Russia) and an attempt to seize power in the country, an Interfax correspondent reported from the courtroom. Muslim Aliyev received 19 years in prison, […]

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Manchester United youngster becomes transfer target for Champions League giants following key decision

Caught Offside 

Manchester United have been rocked by reports that youngster Tahith Chong has decided not to sign a new contract with the club. According to Calciomercato, this news has Juventus interested in a potential transfer swoop for the highly-rated Dutchman. MORE: Opinion: Manchester United must take advantage of clause to beat Tottenham to potential £50m transfer Although […]

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CAF U-23 AFCON: Ghana Coach Tanko Turns To Mathematics After Egypt Loss

Modern Ghana 

Ghana coach Ibrahim Tanko is counting on a favour from hosts Egypt to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations following a disappointing loss on Monday. Twice in the lead, the Black Meteors failed to hold on as a relentless Egyptian side twice fought back to snatch a 3-2 triumph in a matchday two clash ...

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan released on month-long parole

Business Standard 

AG Perarivalan, a convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was on Tuesday released on month-long parole on grounds of his father's poor health.After his release from Vellore Central Prison, Perarivalan reached his home in Jolaroeat, escorted by over 30 policemen.Speaking to media, his mother Aprudhammal said she was happy."It's not enough since he lost 28 years of his life in prison. I will be at complete peace if my son is released soon. I ask everybody to support us on this," she said.She further said: "I am thankful to the government. Читать дальше...


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