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Amid controversy over Mahatma Gandhi’s comments, Ghanaian government to relocate his statue from Legon university campus
World | Oct 06, 2016, 05:39 PM ISTIn a move aimed at quelling an ongoing controversy over some statements made by Mahatma Gandhi in the context of Africa, the Ghanaian government has now decided to move Mahatma Gandhi statue from the University
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India to examine Ghana's civil nuclear cooperation request: President Mukherjee
India | Jun 18, 2016, 01:41 PM ISTIndia has, in principle, agreed to look into Ghana's request for cooperationin civil nuclear energy field, President Pranab Mukherjee said today as he wrapped up his six-day visit to three African countries which he said will "reinvigorate" the alrea
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Terrorism must be eradicated by collective efforts of the civilised world: Pranab Mukherjee
World | Jun 13, 2016, 11:57 AM ISTAccra (Ghana): Terrorism is a scourge which knows no borders and must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world, President Pranab Mukherjee said here as he expressed solidarity with Ghana which is
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Over 200 killed in Ghana gas station explosion
World | Jun 05, 2015, 09:55 AM ISTAccra:Over 200 people were killed in an explosion at a gas station in Ghana's capital Accra, even as torrential rains lashed the West African nation, the interior ministry said.The Goil Filling Station at Nkrumah Circle
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Indian women maul Ghana 13-0 in FIH Hockey World League Round 2
Hockey | Mar 08, 2015, 07:31 AM ISTNew Delhi: Vandana Katariya scored four goals as India mauled a hapless Ghana 13-0 to begin their campaign in the FIH Women's Hockey World League Round 2 in style at the Major Dhyan Chand National
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3 presidents press Burkina Faso on civilian rule
World | Nov 06, 2014, 09:07 AM ISTOuagadougou, Burkina Faso: Diplomats pressing Burkina Faso's military ruler to return the country to civilian rule said on Wednesday they are seeking names of people who could serve as interim head of state until elections
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Ebola: Sierra Leone asks to play in Ghana
Football | Aug 13, 2014, 12:28 PM ISTCAIRO : Sierra Leone has asked for permission to play some of its African Cup qualifiers in Ghana because of the Ebola outbreak at home. The Confederation of African Football said in a statement to
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CWG 2014: India blow away Ghana 5-0 in mixed team badminton
Other Sports | Jul 24, 2014, 04:47 PM ISTGlasgow: The Indian badminton team launched its Commonwealth Games campaign with a dominating 5-0 win over minnows Ghana in a Group B match of the mixed team event at the 20th edition of the multi-sport
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FIFA World Cup: Ghana resists talk of World Cup exit
Football | Jun 21, 2014, 12:30 PM ISTFortaleza, Brazil: After losing the first match, two subjects are off limits for Ghana: An early exit from the World Cup, and family. Ghana striker Kevin Prince Boateng could play against his half-brother Jerome on
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Hundreds Protest in Ghana for Nigerian Girls
World | May 12, 2014, 10:25 AM ISTAccra: Hundreds of women here on Sunday staged a peaceful protest against the kidnapping of the over 200 students from a school in Nigeria by extremist Islamic militant group Boko Haram.The women marched through some
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Teams qualified for 2014 World Cup
Football | Nov 20, 2013, 11:01 AM ISTNew York: Following are the teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup after Tuesday's play-offs. A total of 32 teams will compete at the tournament, according to Xinhua.Europe: Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, England,
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Egypt to hold World Cup playoff in Cairo
Football | Sep 26, 2013, 02:04 PM ISTEgypt's national football team will play in Cairo for the first time in two years, and for a spot in the World Cup. The Egyptian football association decided Wednesday to hold the second leg of
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Ghana rallies to beat Portugal 3-2 at U20 World Cup
Football | Jul 03, 2013, 11:52 PM ISTIstanbul, Jul 3: Substitute Yiadom Boakye set up the equalizer and then scored a late winner as Ghana came from behind to beat Portugal 3-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup on
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Zambia to camp in West Africa ahead of Ghana encounter
Football | Jun 26, 2013, 06:24 PM ISTLusaka (Zambia), June 26: The Zambian government is considering camping the national football team in West Africa ahead of a 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifier match against Ghana.Zambia will face Ghana in a crucial World
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Under-20 World Cup: Spain beats Ghana 1-0
Football | Jun 25, 2013, 11:41 AM ISTIstambul, Jun 25 : Spain became the first team to advance to the knockout stages of the Under-20 World Cup, earning a lackluster but welcome 1-0 victory over Ghana on Monday. The United States boosted
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Ghana powers into quarters, Mali squeezes through
Football | Jan 29, 2013, 01:47 PM ISTPort Elizabeth, Jan 29: Asamoah Gyan powered Ghana into the knockout rounds and laid down the challenge to Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations on Monday.Mahamadou Samassa's equalizer also squeezed
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10 killed in cargo plane crash in Ghana's capital
World | Jun 03, 2012, 07:31 AM ISTAccra (Ghana), June 3: A Boeing 727 cargo plane attempting to land at the international airport in Ghana's capital crashed Saturday, slamming into a bus loaded with passengers on a nearby street, killing all 10
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Ghana striker Gyan 'very happy' in Emirates
Football | May 08, 2012, 10:26 PM ISTUnited Arab Emirates, May 8: After leaving Sunderland for the United Arab Emirates and taking a surprise break from his national side, Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan appears ready to make another bold move.Gyan said on
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Ghana To Play Chile In Pennsylvania Friendly
Football | Feb 18, 2012, 07:59 AM ISTChester, Pennsylvania, Feb 18 : African Cup of Nations semifinalist Ghana will play Chile in a friendly match at the Philadelphia Union's PPL Park on Feb. 29.The match, announced Friday, is on a FIFA international
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Mali Beats Ghana 2-0 For 3rd Place At African Cup
Football | Feb 12, 2012, 08:10 AM ISTMalabo, Equatorial Guinea, Feb 12: Mali beat 10-man Ghana 2-0 in the third-place match at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday for its best finish since it lost the 1972 final.Cheick Diabate scored both