Seven African migrants have been found dead on the Libyan coast whilst trying to illegally cross into Europe.
The dead migrants suffocated to death in a truck which was smuggling them, after the driver abandoned it and they were left locked inside.
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US Gov’t Approves Social Media Background Checks for Visa Applicants–Social Media May Cause You A Visa
Your activities on social media will now be taken into consideration when the decision as to whether to grant you a US visa or not is being made.
This new requirement for social media disclosures comes as part of revised visa applications–and under this requirement, applicants will be asked for social media handles dating back over the last five years and biographical information dating back 15 years.
AWKWARD – US Official Takes 19 Seconds Pause Before Answering Question About Saudi Arabia (Video)
Answering a question, especially in a public forum, is a tricky thing that not everyone can master. Especially when you are in a sort of communication role where you are representing a large entity (like the United States government), every single word you say has to be measured.
So it’s probably a good idea to think before you talk – but then, you don’t want to spend too long thinking otherwise you’ll be standing with a blank stare on your face with scores of people waiting to hear your reply.
PUT ON BLAST: President Mahama Tears Into Donald Trump For Decision To Leave Paris Climate Accord
Former President John Dramani Mahama has hit at US President Donald Trump over his impending decision to withdraw the US from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement.
Taking to twitter, Mahama said the decision would be pandering to a ‘narrow political base’ and would erode ‘US leadership around the world’.
57 Year Old Ghanaian Dies Of Cold Trying To Escape Trump’s America For Canada
A 57 year old Ghanaian woman has died of hypothermia near the US-Canada border.
Mavis Korkor Larnyoh Otuteye was found dead near Noyes, in the US state of Minnesota. Noyes is the closest American township to the Canadian border town of Emerson, Manitoba.
German Teenager Puts Her Virginity Up For Sale For At Least €100,000
A German teen has put her virginity up for sale on a website known as ‘Cinderella Escorts’, for the tidy sum of €100,000 or more.
The girl, only identified as Kim, says she wants to use the money she raises from her virginity sale to fund her studies, buy a house and a car.
Indonesian Gay Couple Caned 83 Times After Being Caught Having S*x
A gay couple in Indonesia were caned 83 times in public after being caught having s*x.
The incident occurred in the province of Aceh, which lives under the dictates of Islamic Sharia.
President Nana Akufo-Addo Condemns Manchester Terrorist Attack
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has condemned Monday night’s terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena.
A suicide bomber hit the Arena mere moments after an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 and injuring close to 60.
22, Including Children, Dead After Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Is Hit By Bomb Blast
22 people, including children, have been confirmed dead after an Ariana Grande concert in Mancheter was hit by a bomb blast.
The concert, headlined by the hugely popular American star, was taking place Monday night at the Manchester Arena when the explosion occurred.
Fox News Founder Roger Ailes Dies Aged 77
Founder of the conservative US news network Fox News, Roger Ailes, has died.
Ailes’ wife Elizabeth released a statement early Thursday confirming his death.
Ghanaian Oxford Student Receives £9,000 From Stormzy To Fund Her Harvard Masters Education
From a Ghanaian in the Diaspora to another – this is a beautiful story.
UK Grimes star Stormzy – born Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jnr – is making headlines after he donated £9,000 to an Oxford University student to help fund her masters degree from Harvard.
Nigerian Ambassadorial Nominee Says Ghanaians And Other Nationals Give Nigeria A Bad Name By Acquiring Nigerian Passports to Commit CRIMES
Yusuf Hinna, a Nigerian ambassadorial nominee has said that Ghanaians and citizens of other African countries obtain Nigeria passports and use it for criminal activities–thereby giving Nigerians a bad name across the globe.
Yusuf Hinna made this statement while responding to questions at his screening by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Tuesday.
That’s really interesting–considering the fact that several Nigerians have rather been caught pretending to be Ghanaians after having acquired Ghanaian passports.
Man And Wife In Europe Were Married By Proxy In Ghana – Yet UK Court Rules Marriage Is Legal And Can Be Used For Citizenship Application
A Ghanaian man could soon get to become a legal UK citizen after the country’s Court of Appeal ruled that his proxy marriage in Ghana to his EU citizen wife is valid and can serve as the basis for a citizenship application.
Albert Awuku, 43, married his wife, a German (and by extension EU) citizen, in Ghana a few years ago, at a traditional ceremony neither were present for.
Osama Bin Laden’s Son Hamza Threatens To Take Revenge On US For Death Of His Dad In Newly Circulated Video
A son of former Al-Qaeeda leader Osama Bin Laden, Hamza, has vowed revenge on the US for the death of his father.
Osama, the world’s most notorious terrorist for years after orchestrating the 9/11 terror attacks, was killed in 2011 by US Navy Seal Team Six in a raid on his hideout in Pakistan.
Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Knighted
Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye has been knighted by the British monarchy, as part of the Queen’s biannual honours program.
Adjaye, a world renowned architect, received the knighthood during a ceremony held at Buckingham’s Palace, with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, officially knighting him.