July2016
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World’s biggest orchestra performs in German stadium
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: More than 7,500 classical musicians performed in a German football arena at the weekend to set the world record for the biggest-ever orchestra, reports BSS. Amateur groups and full orchestras from Germany as well... -
Iran bids farewell to late director Abbas Kiarostami
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: Several thousand cinema lovers joined top artists in Tehran on Sunday to bid farewell to renowned Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami following his death last week in Paris, Reports BSS. Kiarostami, who won the... -
Ronaldo tears as Eder brings Portugal Euro glory
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday’s Euro 2016 final to win their first major tournament. The victim of a... -
Theresa May is set to become next PM of Britain
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: Theresa May is set to become Britain’s next prime minister after her only rival pulled out in a dramatic twist on Monday as turmoil sweeps the political scene following the Brexit vote, reports BSS.... -
Masterful Murray delivers again for grateful nation
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: Cometh the hour, cometh the man — Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic to claim a second Wimbledon title in masterful fashion... -
Tropical storm in China left six people dead and eight missing
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: A tropical storm in China left six people dead and at least eight more missing, reports said, after it lashed Taiwan with typhoon-grade winds and rain, reports BSS Super Typhoon Nepartak brought chaos to... -
ICC World Cricket League Division 4 Tournament confirmed in Los Angeles in October 2016
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC World Cricket League Division 4 tournament will be played at Woodley Park, Los Angeles, from 29 October to 5 November 2016. Host USA will... -
IWC called on New Zealand to take action on world’s rarest dolphin
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has called on New Zealand to take urgent action to save the world’s rarest dolphin from extinction, voicing “grave concern” about its future, reports BSS. Population numbers of the... -
Shinzo Abe claimed victory of Japan’s election
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has claimed victory in weekend elections, giving a boost to his long-cherished desire to water down the country’s pacifist constitution, reports BSS. Voters backed the hawkish premier, despite a... -
KOIKA gives 5 million dollar for ‘Better Life for Girls’ program in Uganda
Jul 11, 2016News Hour: A new multi-sectoral initiative to accelerate action to prevent teenage pregnancy and child marriage will help protect the rights of thousands of girls in Uganda. The Better Life for Girls (BL4G) Initiative in Uganda...