New man to take office in Ghana
Comments: 0 - Date: January 7th, 2009 - Categories: Africa
Ghanaian President-elect John Atta Mills is to be sworn in after his narrow election win over the ruling party's candidate.
Gas stopped for swathe of states
Comments: 0 - Date: January 7th, 2009 - Categories: Europe
Seven European and Balkan countries report a complete halt in gas imports from Russia as its row with Ukraine worsens.
Baghdad shrine ban for women
Comments: 0 - Date: January 7th, 2009 - Categories: Middle East
Iraqi authorities close a major Shia shrine in Baghdad to women amid security concerns as the rite of Ashura reaches its climax.
UN chief demands Gaza ceasefire
Comments: 0 - Date: January 7th, 2009 - Categories: Middle East
Ban Ki-moon urges UN leaders to act swiftly to end the crisis in Gaza as Israel says it will allow in more aid.
In pictures
Comments: 0 - Date: January 7th, 2009 - Categories: Uncategorized
Christmas time for Orthodox Christians around the world