Ghana bans first class travel for public officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has banned public officials from first class air travel in a renewed effort to cut wasteful spending the governmen
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Deputy FM: 10 Iranian Hajj victims still missing
Ten Iranian Hajj victims are still missing, Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said yesterday
UN: Syria peace talks planned for January
The head of the U.N.’s office in Geneva said Tuesday the world body intends to host Syrian peace talks there next month. Michael Moller told rep
India passes tough new law for serious juvenile crimes
The Indian parliament has passed a bill which allows juveniles between 16 and 18 years of age to be tried as adults for serious crimes like rape or mu
Iraqi Troops Battle Islamic State in Ramadi
Iraqi troops battled Tuesday in the center of Ramadi in a fierce push to reclaim the city from Islamic State (IS) militants. Sabah al-Numani, a spokes