After nearly nine years, the war in Iraq has officially ended. Its effects can of course be calculated in the heavy human toll, but the war has also left a lasting imprint on both global affairs and across America’s political landscape. When people feel the effects of high oil prices, they should remember that it was the breakout and ongoing stalemate of the Iraq war that prompted petrol costs to... 

Amid the sometimes-stressful frenzy of Christmas shopping, the idea that giving to others can be good for your health and happiness can feel a bit of a stretch. But a growing body of scientific research shows exactly that. It’s now clear that doing good for others without any expectation of reward – known as behaving altruistically – can give you better physical and mental health and even... 

We even have a 21st Century example where former British PM, Tony Blair, and US President, George W. Bush, lied about the presence of (biological) weapons of mass destruction and used that as a reason to go to war against Saddam Hussein in 2003.  The truth is they went there for capitalism – one, to beat China in gaining direct control over Iraq’s crude oil, and two; to gain a foothold in the... 

Ayew's father, Abedi Pele, won the BBC award in 1991 Ghana and Marseille winger Andre “Dede” Ayew has been named the BBC’s African Footballer of the Year for 2011. The 21-year-old took over a third of the votes to follow in the footsteps of his father, Abedi “Pele” Ayew, who won the inaugural BBC award in 1991. Ayew beat Yaya Toure, Gervinho, Samuel Eto’o and... 

ARTICLE BY: DR. MICHAEL J.K. BOKOR, E-mail: mjbokor@yahoo.com The atmosphere in and around the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi must be buzzing with much chit-chat and light-heartedness at the news that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is now to walk in the shadow of the slain Libyan leader, Col. Muammar al-Gaddafi as the “King of Kings” of Africa. He has been nominated to replace Gaddafi as the... 

Study reveals The controversy over the value of breast cancer screening has been reopened by a study which claims that it does women more harm than good. Women may suffer negative consequences as a result of breast cancer screening, new research claims. Women may suffer negative consequences as a result of the screening programme such as unnecessary surgery to remove harmless cancers that posed them... 

Understanding Cameron’s link (1)  On May 4, 2011, I wrote an examination for admission to pursue a course in Post-Graduate Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, Legon.  I did not make it, however one of the two questions we had to answer was: In Ghana sodomy is a crime by law; should the law be scrapped to legalise it or amended to give it stiffer punishment.  I answered the question... 

Ghana’s culture falsely equates old age to maturity and this is insisted upon at every forum and situation. If you are younger and dared to be confident in your vision and abilities, you are quickly and recklessly regarded as disrespectful and insolent. If the old folks believe that they have all the wisdom in the world and prefer to be in complete control of affairs, is it then not accurate for... 

Farmers Day is here with us again. It’s been celebrated for the last 26 years, and now the 27th celebration is here. Congratulations to all our gallant farmers and various stakeholders who have made the day a success over the years. But as we mark Farmers Day this year, one thing that occupies my mind as a student of agriculture, is the lack of enthusiasm among most young people, particularly colleagues... 

Herman Cain “suspended” his campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Saturday, ending one of the most interesting political campaigns of recent years. Cain’s energy and ideas had catapulted him into the front ranks of Republican candidates, even though he had never previously run for any political office This unlikely candidate ran an unconventional campaign that collapsed...