BBC workers on second day of strike

A union leader says a two-day strike by BBC reporters over pension changes has caused widespread disruption to the BBC's programs. National Union of Journalists chief Jeremy Dear said Saturday the 48-hour walkout, which began Friday, had…

Russian journalist beaten into coma

A reporter for a major Russian newspaper was left a coma Saturday after two men smashed his head, legs and fingers in an attack that prosecutors believe may be linked to his work. Prosecutors said two unidentified attackers were waiting…

Rolls Royce loses stock value

A day after a massive engine failure on the world's largest jetliner, manufacturer Rolls-Royce watched a billion dollars vanish from its market value, while another of its engines on a different plane caught fire in flight. The Australian…

Obama announces $10b deals with India

President Barack Obama is announcing trade deals worth $10 billion with India that are expected to create 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules designed to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation…

Ghana’s GDP for 2010 revised to GH₵44.8b

Ghana’s economy has been revised. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says the economy will grow at 6.6%. The GSS has therefore revalued the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at GH₵44.8 billion for 2010. It had earlier estimated the…

Ghana stocks continue surge

The GSE All-Share Index, the benchmark measure of performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange, rose 11.36 points in Thursday’s session to 6,907.88 points. The change for the year to date is 23.97 per cent. Gainers for the session include…