Africa: Ghana Edge Algeria in Penalty Drama

Africa: Ghana Edge Algeria in Penalty Drama

Ghana secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a goalless draw after extra time Berkane. The highly anticipated quarter-final clash was a tense and tactical affair, with both sides showing defensive resilience but unable to find the…

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Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life

Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offenses starting next month, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government, parliament said Wednesday, sparing the life of a tycoon in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, the country’s lawmaking body, unanimously ratified the amendment to the Criminal Code earlier…

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