July2016
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BRAC evacuates staff from South Sudan
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: A delicate ceasefire appears to be holding in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, after five days of heavy fighting between forces loyal to the President, Salva Kiir and those loyal to the vice-president,... -
Report recommends deeper healthcare reforms in China
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: China needs to further reform its health system with a number of critical steps to meet the growing health needs of the population and further control spending increases, despite impressive achievements in healthcare reform... -
England opt against follow-on as rain comes to Pakistan’s aid
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: England captain Alastair Cook decided against enforcing the follow-on against Pakistan despite a mammoth first-innings lead in the second Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pakistan were dismissed for just 198 in reply to... -
National Horse Games Festival to be held in Chon-Alay
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: Annual Horse games festival will be held at the shore of Tulpar-Kol lake On July 30, 2016. which is at the foot of Lenin Peak in the Pamir-Alai mountains. The main purpose of the... -
IOM Libya hosts training on migrant health assessment
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: IOM Libya has organized a three-day training on health care assessment to promote the health of migrants transiting through Morocco, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, and to assist migrants rescued at sea and internally... -
John Abraham’s never seen before avatar for Dishoom promotions!
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: John Abraham, usually known calm and poised demeanor, recently surprised everyone, including his staff by breaking this mold, during one of the promotional activities of his upcoming movie, ‘Dishoom.’ The actor who broke into... -
Humanitarian needs spike for 83,000 displaced in Wau, South Sudan
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: An estimated 83,100 people remain displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance in Wau, South Sudan, following clashes in late June. While IOM continues lifesaving assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Wau town,... -
IOM sudan assists flood affected families in El Koma, North Darfur
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: IOM Sudan has begun distributing emergency shelter and non-food relief items to 57 of the most vulnerable families whose homes have been destroyed by heavy rains and flooding in El Koma locality, North Darfur... -
Ruling and opposition parties of Turkey to rally together following military coup
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: Supporters of Turkey’s ruling and main opposition parties, usually bitter foes, were set to rally together on Sunday in support of democracy following a failed military coup as President Tayyip Erdogan tightens his grip... -
Turkey detained Fethullah Gulen after coup attempt
Jul 24, 2016News Hour: Turkey has detained a senior aide to the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen whom it blames for the coup attempt aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an official said on Saturday, reports BSS. Security...
