Ukraine warns EU of gas ‘problem’
January 4, 2009
Ukraine has warned that there could be serious problems with gas supplies for European Union countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon.
Opposition leader wins Ghana poll
January 4, 2009
Opposition candidate John Atta Mills has won a tight presidential run-off in Ghana, saying he will be “a president for all”.
Ferry capsizes in eastern Nepal
January 4, 2009
At least 35 people, mostly women and children, are believed to be missing after a ferry capsized on a river in eastern Nepal, local officials say.
Boy guilty of shooting his mother
January 4, 2009
A 12-year-old boy has been found guilty in the United States of murdering his mother following a row over his household chores.
Obama rejects Senate replacement
January 1, 2009
Barack Obama says he agrees with Senate Democrats that they should not accept the man chosen by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to replace him as senator.
Scramble for decisive Ghana votes
January 1, 2009
Opposition candidate John Atta Mills is heading for the Ghanaian constituency which will decide the closely fought presidential run-off.
Russia shuts off gas to Ukraine
January 1, 2009
Russia has stopped all gas supplies to Ukraine after the collapse of talks to end a row over unpaid bills and prices.
Gazprom sees profits jump by 85%
December 30, 2008
Russian gas giant Gazprom has reported a solid rise in profits and sales amid record gas and oil prices in the first half of the year.
Ghana opposition claims poll win
December 30, 2008
Opposition candidate John Atta Mills says he has won Ghana’s election run-off, with official results expected to be released shortly.
Hasina wins Bangladesh landslide
December 30, 2008
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League has won a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s election, with almost all results declared.











