Tag Archives: US

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed. He was killed in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by the CIA in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday. He and Osama Bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks …

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Six Asante Kotoko legends who moved to the US after retirement

The Ghana Premier League has produced some outstanding footballers who have retired and moved to the United States of America. These great names have begun a new career path in the United States as they look to make a living after hanging up their boots. GhanaWeb compiled a list of …

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US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after ‘rebound’ infection

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 again, in what has been described as a “rebound” infection by his doctor. The 79-year-old first contracted the virus on 21 July, when he was revealed to be experiencing mild symptoms. On Saturday Mr Biden said he was not experiencing symptoms …

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Ghanaian-American faces 20-year jail-term, $US500K fine for fraud in US

A Ghanaian-American by the name of Kenneth Anim, aged 38, has been arrested and charged with matters relating to money laundering. According to indictments in the Southern District of Texas of the US Attorney General’s office dated July 12, 2022, noted that the accused was arrested “following the return of …

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Gov’t owes us 7-months allowance – Teacher trainees

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has decried delays in the payment of allowances owed its members by government. According to the TTAG, the delay in the payment has worsened the living conditions of its members amidst the unbearable prevailing economic conditions in the country. National President of the …

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‘Pray for Us’: The American exhibition headlining the works of a Ghanaian filmmaker

A forthcoming American exhibition titled, ‘Pray for Us,’ will headline the works of a Ghanaian director and writer, Kuukua Eshun, as well as the creations of a number of other creatives later in July. Curated by Bre’Ann White as part of the Womxnhouse Detroit Curatorial residency, and made possible by …

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Ghanaian woman shot dead by unidentified persons in US

The police have confirmed the death of a Ghanaian woman, 41, who was shot dead by unidentified persons on Cambridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. According to Asaaseradio.com report, the woman was one of two Ghanaian women shot at 7 PM on Saturday. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital …

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NPP Delegates Conference: Adwoa Safo speaks from the US

The Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has sent a goodwill message to delegates and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), at the party’s ongoing National Delegates Conference held at the Accra Sports Stadium. The NPP legislator who is currently in the United States of America in a Facebook post …

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13-year-old becomes youngest black person to gain admission into medical school in US

Alena Analeigh was only 12 years old when she gained admission into Arizona State University last year to pursue a course in engineering. Around that same period, the teen was also enrolled at Oakwood University. And though simultaneously studying at two different universities may come off as a herculean task, …

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Euro and US Dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years

The exchange rate between the Euro and United States Dollar has reached parity – meaning the two major currencies now have the same worth. The development would make it the first in 20 years for such an occurrence. On Tuesday, July 12, the euro hit $1, which represented a decline …

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