China manufacturing slows

China's manufacturers suffered sluggish growth in orders in May as widespread power shortages and inflation-fighting curbs on credit dampened demand, surveys showed Wednesday. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said its…

Mobile phones may cause cancer – WHO

The World Health Organization's cancer research agency says mobile phones are "possibly carcinogenic". A review of evidence suggests an increased risk of a malignant type of brain cancer cannot be ruled out. However, any link is not…

Toyota targets 90% output in June

Toyota Motors has said its production in Japan is likely to return back to normal levels faster-than-expected. The company's spokesperson Paul Nolasco told the BBC that output at its domestic factories is expected to recover to 90% of…

Man in UK prison to father a child

A prisoner is being allowed to father a baby from behind bars following a decision based on human rights laws. According to the Daily Mail, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke approved the inmate's request to have the child with his partner…

Farmers Association predicts food insecurity

The Executives of the Sissala Farmers Association have called for stringent measures to prevent food insecurity in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region. They complained about the alarming rate at which foodstuff was being…

Upper East Region launches ACTs for malaria

The Upper East Regional Directorate of Health Service on Friday launched the Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria (AMFm) in Bolgatanga. The National Malaria Control Program has a goal which is to facilitate development by reducing the…