Actor fatally shot while filming music video

An Australian actor was shot and killed Monday as he filmed a gunfire scene for a hip hop video, authorities said. Johann Ofner, 28, was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene,...

Trump withdraws US from TPP deal

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a campaign pledge by signing an executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The trade deal, a linchpin of ex-President Barack Obama's Asia policy, was signed by 12...

Kotoko sack coach Michael Osei

The assistant coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Michael Osei has been dismissed by the club’s management on Monday. Impeccable sources close to the club have revealed that the trainer will be replaced by former striker...

Heward-Mills causes controversy in SA over ‘gay’ sermon

The founder and Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International in Ghana, pastor Dag Heward-Mills has caused massive controversy in South Africa over a sermon on homosexuality. Bishop Heward-Mills who was preaching at a well-known...

PODCAST: Morning Starr-January 23,2017

Download and listen to the debate between Morning Starr host Nii Arday Clegg and Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh  on  whether the constitution allows paliament to, through an enactment, create the office of the Special...

Mahama dismisses false UN appointment story

Former President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed media reports over a new appointment with the United Nations (UN). Some media houses in the country reported on Sunday that the former president had been appointed to...

Serving my country: Ghana here I come…

Prologue “Vibes from Accra, Ghana… I am currently in Accra, Ghana, having just arrived for the Inauguration of the New President Nana Addo of NPP, a cde & friend. 1. More than 40 heads of State expected...

Sir Paul McCartney sues Sony over Beatles songs

It could become one of the most important legal battles in music - Sir Paul McCartney is suing Sony over control of The Beatles' back catalogue. The star has gone to a US court, seeking...

Mauritius: PM Anerood Jugnauth to hand over to son

Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth says he is stepping down to hand power to his son, Pravind. The 86-year-old first became prime minister in 1982, beginning a third spell as leader in 2014. In a televised...

The Gambia ‘missing millions’ after Jammeh flies into exile

More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia's state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow has said. Mai Ahmad Fatty said financial experts were trying...