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Nigeria Threat to Ban British Airways, Virgin Atlantic over Discrimination
The government of Nigeria has given British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and all foreign airlines operating in the country a 30-day- ultimatum to replace what it described as discriminatory policies.
Tullow Oil Reports Success in Enyenra-4A Appraisal Well
Tullow Oil, an independent oil and gas company, announced that it has successfully encountered oil in very good quality sandstone reservoirs in the Enyenra-4A appraisal well, in the Deepwater Tano licence offshore Ghana.
Tullow Oil To Deliver Record FY Earnings, Outlook Positive For Coming Years
Tullow Oil, the independent oil and gas company, expects significant progress in Ghana and Uganda for the FY 2012 and is scheduled to report its full year 2011 results on Wednesday.
Egypt Football Riot: World's Worst Disasters in the Game [SLIDESHOW]
Port Said football match carnage just the latest in long line of football tragedies.
Ghana's Crazy Coffins Lift the Lid on Death Culture [SLIDESHOW]
Ballet shoes, guitars and skateboards are some of the unusual coffins on display at the Southbank Centre in London.
Lauren Laverne and Celebrity Friends Raise Cash for Oxfam
Radio 1 DJ joins Caroline Flack, Miquita Oliver and Jane Sheperdson at Oxfam’s Get Together fundraiser launch.
5 Highly Rated Youngsters on Liverpool's January Transfer List
Liverpool Transfer News: Since completing the signings of Jordan Ibe and Oluwaseyi Ojo at the talk end of last year, Liverpool have continued to scout a number of promising youngsters around the world.
Liverpool Transfer News: Dalglish Takes On Another Prodigy In Midfield Search
Liverpool have confirmed their interest in yet another youngster in their search for the globe's up and coming talent, with Ghana midfielder Mumuni Abubakar joining the Merseyside club for a two week trial.
Nigeria Arms Smugglers Arrested in Ghana
Ghanaian police follow anonymous tip-off to arrest five found with truck full of armaments.
Chelsea Transfer News: 'No Contact' Confirmed as Blues Handed Essien Boost
Guangzhou Evergrande have refuted speculation they are poised to complete a move for Chelsea's Didier Drogba, after the Chinese side claimed they have had no contact with the Cote d'Ivore international.
‘Numerous European Clubs’ Chasing £12m Arsenal Wing Target
Arsenal target Ahmed Musa is fielding interest from numerous clubs around Europe, according to his agent, with the winger considering his options as the January transfer window heats up.
Arsenal Handed Boost in £8.5m Midfield Pursuit
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Andre Ayew, with Marseille admitting they are in the market for a player who can replace the star while he is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
'Designer Vagina' Surgery Goes Wrong, Doctor Declared a 'Risk to the Public'
One patient told the General Medical Council hearing that she had to undergo revision surgery after part of her vagina was effectively amputated.
Italy 'More Corrupt than Cuba and Kuwait'
Italy is the most corrupt country in the eurozone, along with Greece, and has scored less than Cuba, Saudi Arabia and Ghana in the 2011 Corruption Perception Index, compiled by German-based NGO Transparency International.
African Nations Hit Back at Cameron's 'Bullying' Gay Rights Threat
David Cameron's threat to cut aid funding to countries that do not respect gay rights has been met with hostility by some African nations, who have accused the British Prime Minister of showing a "bullying mentality."
Arsenal v Tottenham in Brazilian Striker Fight
Arsenal and Tottenham have both made bids for Leandro Damiao, according to the Brazilian striker's agent.
Al Qaeda and the FARC In Drug Alliance
A Malian man faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine in a bid to fund the activities of Al-Qaeda and FARC guerrilla fighters in Columbia, US prosecutors said.
Climate Change: Vulnerable Countries to Meet in Bangladesh
Delegates will meet Sunday and Monday to discuss the impacts of climate change on vulnerable countries.
Miss Venezula Crowned Miss World 2011 [PHOTOS]
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 61st Miss World in a glittering ceremony at the Earls Court Two in London on Sunday night. Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Ruais, was named the runner-up, while Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, came third in the contest.
Yemen's Women are the Most Oppressed, says Report
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2011 published Tuesday, women hold less than 20 per cent of all national decision-making positions across the world.
Last Trip to Ghana for Crime Fighter Sarah Smithurst
Two years ago Sarah Smithurst made her first trip to Africa, looking to set up a crime-fighting scheme in Ghana. Back home, in Nottinghamshire, she is responsible for co-ordinating information passed on to the county's police force through a similar organization - Crimestoppers. It was on the back of Crimestoppers' success that she was asked to travel to Ghana to set up - Crimefighters.
Women in Command at Home Have Less Sex: Study
Researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that women who are in command at home are likely to have less sex.
AC Milan Transfer News: Boateng, Eriksen, Pato and Torres in Today’s Press
All of the latest Transfer news from AC Milan for 12 September 2011. The Rossoneri are said to be lining up a January transfer bid for Ajax starlet Christian Eriksen but will face competition from Liverpool. The club are also said to be monitoring the situation of Chelsea striker Fernando Torres with Alexandre Pato rumoured to be heading to Stamford Bridge in a swap deal. In other news, Kevin Prince Boateng has told
England v Wales Preview: Capello Unconcerned By Home Form
Bulgaria v England Preview: Euro 2012 Team News. Darren Bent and Micah Richards will both miss England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales on Tuesday because of injuries.
Famine in Somalia: Are Africans Doing Enough?
The international charity Oxfam has launched an initiative to get Africans and their governments to donate more towards the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa as it complained the donations given by African countries so far are too small.
Amnesty International 50th anniversary: Key dates and achievments
British lawyer Peter Benson began the movement that led to the establishment of Amnesty International in May 1961 by issuing an "appeal for amnesty" on behalf of two Portuguese students who had been imprisoned for raising their glasses in a "toast to freedom".
Tullow Oil profits quadruple, dividends held, shares dip
Shares in Tullow Oil were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading despite the energy company more than quadrupling its pre-tax profits in the full year ended 31 December 2010.
Tullow Oil share price down on FTSE 100 despite doubling H1 profits
Shares in Tullow Oil were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading, despite the group more than doubling its profits in the half year ended 30 June.
World Cup 2010: Will Lampard, Costa and Ghana make Fifa change its tune on technology and refereeing?
If anything has made the case for the greater use of technology at sporting events it is this World Cup, after a number of shocking decisions not only led to players being unjustly sent off or having goals disallowed but in teams losing games they have rightly won.
England vs Germany: England "confident" of victory, will avoid penalty shoot-out
England are confident of victory in their upcoming match against arch-rivals Germany, which is due to kick off at 15:00 this Sunday in the last 16 of the World Cup.