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An octogenarian was arrested on September 7 but was able to be released on bail, after being prosecuted for a homicide dating back to November 1967 in the town of Florence, Colorado, in the United States, People magazine explains. Until now, the investigation into the death of the child, subsequently …

A popular marijuana seller inflicted cutlass blows on a 17-year-old okada driver at Kasoa Ofaakor, in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, in Ghana’s Central Region. According to reports, “the suspect had a long standing feud with the boss of the victim due to his illegal sale of the banned substance …

The United Nations special envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes is stepping down, more than three months after Sudan declared him non grata after disagreements between rival factions erupted into war, Reuters reported. “I am grateful to the Secretary-General for this opportunity and for his confidence in me, but I have …

Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the North Korean president’s invitation to visit the Asian country, the official North Korean agency KCNA reported and later confirmed by the Kremlin. The invitation comes after a meeting between the two leaders in Russia. “Kim Jong-un courteously invited Putin to visit the DPRK (Democratic …

A 40-year-old man deflowered to death a 10-year-old girl in Ohene Akura, Kwahu West Municipality, Eastern Region, Ghana. “The victim left home for school and did not return home till she was found dead in the suspect’s room,” according to Adom News. “The mother of the victim rushed to the …

Uganda police have banned political rallies organised by opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, citing public order breaches and defamation against the president, local media reported. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tumusiime Katsigazi on Wednesday said one person had died and 10 others seriously injured in the National …

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba has suspended learning countrywide for 10 days, in a show of solidarity with Libyans affected by the 11 September floods. Libya’s internationally-recognised Government of National Unity, which is based in the capital, Tripoli, made the announcement late on Wednesday. Libya’s two rival governments, the …

Belgian justice opened an investigation this Wednesday for “arson”, after fires broke out during the night in four schools targeted by opponents of a sex education course. The events occurred in Charleroi (south of the country). “In the four schools, at the nursery and primary level, registrations were discovered hostile …

China assured this Wednesday that it had not implemented a ban on iPhone brand phones in its ministries. In Chinese ministries, employees can not only use Apple iPhones, but also “other foreign brand phones.” “China has no laws, regulations or directives that prohibit the purchase or use of foreign brand …

Heavy rain has caused the loss of a five-year-old girl in Moshie Zongo, Kumasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. “The lifeless body of the girl was discovered floating in a drain, still wearing her school uniform,” according to reports. “Residents and the police worked together to retrieve the girl’s …