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South Africa has granted diplomatic immunity to Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe, allowing her to leave the country without answering questions about an assault allegation. President Robert Mugabe and his wife arrived back in Harare early on Sunday. Mrs Mugabe, 52, is accused of assaulting model Gabriella Engels a week ago at a Johannesburg hotel where her sons were staying. ...

More than 100 leading robotics experts are urging the United Nations to take action in order to prevent the development of “killer robots”. In a letter to the organisation, artificial intelligence (AI) leaders, including billionaire Elon Musk, warn of “a third revolution in warfare”. The letter says “lethal autonomous” technology is a “Pandora’s box”, adding that time is of the ...

Note that you will need your UG Student ID Number and UG 5-digit PIN for Online Registration. If you do not have them, please follow the instructions on the website to access your provisional admission letter which contains the required information.   GHANAIAN STUDENTS Step 1: Residential Application Online Follow these steps only if you require residence on campus. If not, proceed to Step ...

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD caught up the Barcelona terror attack is feared dead after he became separated from his injured mother during the atrocity. Julian Cadman, who is thought to be British, was walking along with his mother when the terrorist’s van ploughed into tourists and locals in Las Ramblas, causing the mother and son to become separated. His mother Jom Cadman ...

Barcelona’s most famous street Las Ramblas was packed with tourists when a van drove into the crowds, leaving scenes of carnage Barcelona’s most famous street Las Ramblas was packed with tourists when a van drove into the crowds, leaving scenes of carnage. “I want to send my condolences and all my support to the families and friends of the victims ...

A 15-year-old Italian girl of Ghanaian descent has been barred from taking part in a singing contest in Verona, Italy because she is black and “not a true Italian.” When Dora B. contacted the organiser of Canta Verona Festival, requesting more information on how she could take part, she was told foreigners were not allowed to participate. After she explained ...

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is leading a humanitarian effort in favour of Sierra Leone which has recently been hit by a natural disaster. Some 400 persons are known to have died from Monday’s mudslide and flooding which also displaced over 3000 people in what is being described as a humanitarian ...

At least one person died and 32 were injured after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona’s famous Las Ramblas tourist area, police say. The vehicle sped along the pedestrianised area, mowing down people and sending others fleeing for cover in shops and cafes. Witnesses said the van had deliberately targeted people before coming to a stop. Police are treating ...

A number of blue dogs have been spotted near Navi Mumbai’s Taloja industrial area, in India, and initial reports that untreated industrial waste dumped into the nearby Kasadi River may be to blame. Remember Huckleberry Hound, the adorable cartoon character created by Hanna/Barbera? He was a blue dog, but no one seem to find that weird. Then again, he was ...

Government is appealing to the public to donate relief items as it prepares to offer support to Sierra Leone following the massive flood and mudslide that has claimed scores of lives there. Over 300 victims of the deadly accident have been buried by the Sierra Leonean government while some 600 individuals are also reported missing. President Akufo-Addo is among many ...