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France to fix legal age of sexual consent as 15

France plans to fix the legal age of sexual consent as 15, so an adult having sex with someone of that age or younger will be considered rape.

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un meets South Korean envoys

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is hosting a dinner for two South Korean delegates, the first time officials from Seoul have met the young leader since he took office in 2011.

Oscars 2018: The Shape of Water and Frances McDormand rule

The Shape of Water, about a woman who falls in love with a sea creature, has taken the top honours at the Oscars.

U.S. Secretary of State to make first trip to Africa

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Africa next week, the State department said Thursday, in his first visit to the continent since President Donald Trump entered office.

Putin claims Russia has ‘invincible missile’

Russia has developed a new cruise missile that is invincible, according to President Vladimir Putin. Mr Putin made the revelation as he laid out his key policies for a fourth presidential term, ahead of an election he is expected to win in 17 days' time.

Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor’s ‘accidental’ drowns

Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai post-mortem report has said.

Trump wants teachers to arm themselves to stop shootings

US President Donald Trump has said arming teachers could prevent school shootings like that which left 17 people dead last week in Florida.

US preacher Billy Graham dies aged 99

US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99.

Iran plane crash: Search continues for missing jet

Search and rescue teams are continuing to search for an Iranian plane that crashed in bad weather on Sunday.

At least 17 dead in Florida high school shooting

At least 17 people are dead after a 19-year-old man opened fire at a high school campus in Parkland, Florida, police have said.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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