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US and UK face international backlash over Australia defence deal

The US and UK are facing growing international criticism over a new security pact signed with Australia. The deal – seen as an effort to counter China – will see the US and UK give Australia the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines. But the move angered France, which said it …

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WATCH: I won’t waste money to build in Ghana – US-based Ghanaian

A Ghanaian man based in Indiana, in the United States of America, identified as Isaac Kwaku Adjei has disclosed that he has cut ties with his motherland country, Ghana. According to him, with his over 40 years of experience living and working in the States, it is not worth spending …

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FLASHBACK: Remembering the 4 Ghanaians who were killed in the 9/11 attacks in US

Today, September 11 marks 20 years when about 3,000 people including, 4 Ghanaians, lost their lives in the 9/11 attack in the United States of America. These Ghanaians killed during the terrorist attack were Emmanuel Akwasi Afuakwah, Victor Kwarkye, Japhet Jesse Aryee and Sophia B. Addo. The attack was carried …

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Ghanaian nominated by Joe Biden as District Court of California judge

• Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has been nominated a judge in US • When confirmed, she will be the first Black to hold such a high judicial position • Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong was born to Kwaku Ewusi-Mensah and Theodora Ewusi-Mensah Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, a Ghanaian American, has been nominated as a …

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Alexanda Kotey: Ghanaian who joined ISIS faces life sentence in US

• A man with Ghanaian parentage is awaiting life sentence in the United States for terrorism • Alexander Kotey’s father is a Ghanaian but he was born and lived in the UK • He joined the Islamic State years ago after reverting to Islam He was born to a Ghanaian …

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U.S. in final phase of Kabul evacuations, Taliban says ready to take over airport

U.S. Marines and German service member watch an entry gate during an evacuation Sun, 29 Aug 2021Source: reuters.com U.S. forces are in the final phase of leaving Kabul, ending two decades of involvement in Afghanistan, and just over 1,000 civilians at the airport remain to be flown out before troops withdraw, …

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Afghanistan: US drone strike ‘eliminates airport bomb threat’

IMAGE SOURCEGETTY IMAGESimage captionSunday’s drone strike came just days ahead of the deadline set by the US for its forces to leave Afghanistan A US drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul has prevented another deadly suicide attack at the airport, US military officials say. The strike targeted a vehicle …

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Afghanistan: US to complete evacuations despite attack, says Biden

President Joe Biden says the US airlift from Kabul will continue despite a jihadist attack that killed over 90 people including 13 US service members. “We must complete this mission and we will,” he said. He also vowed to hunt down the perpetrators. More than 100,000 people have been evacuated …

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AFGHANISTAN: US rescue flights grounded amidst chaos at Kabul Airport

At least five people are reported killed at Kabul airport as Afghans flee following the Taliban’s takeover of the country. The Pentagon says all flights have now been halted after several incidents. The US is also sending another 1,000 troops to help with the evacuation. More than 60 countries have …

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Cobra attack helicopter: Why US Lawmakers block helicopter deal wit Nigeria

U.S. lawmakers don put di proposed sale of attack helicopters to Nigeria goment on hold. Di Senate Foreign Relations Committee don also delay di clearing of a proposed sale of 12 AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters and oda defence systems to Nigeria military. Tori be say di deal worth some $875 …

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