August2016
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Alcon achieves US approval for CyPass® Micro-Stent
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, announced today that it has achieved FDA approval for the CyPass® Micro-Stent, a micro-invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) device to treat patients with... -
Daihatsu to introduce new SIGRA MPV in Indonesia
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Astra Daihatsu Motor, an Indonesian subsidiary of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will launch the new SIGRA multi-purpose passenger vehicle (MPV), which was built exclusively for the Indonesian market, in Indonesia on August 2. The... -
Nokia and Telefonica Germany sign contract to transform fixed and mobile network operations
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Nokia and Telefonica Germany have signed a contract under which Nokia will become the supplier of managed services for Telefonica Germany for its fixed and mobile network operations, driving increased quality and efficiency in... -
Alfa and Nokia launch first 4G LTE-A network in Lebanon
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom, and Nokia have launched the country’s first 4G LTE-Advanced network, as part of an agreement signed between the two companies. The network enables Alfa... -
Maoist leader to be the next prime minister of Nepal
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: The leader of Nepal’s Maoist party appeared certain to be the next prime minister after the deadline for nominations expired on Tuesday with only his name on the ballot, reports bSS. Lawmakers in the... -
5 Islamists killed as Nigerian troops thwarted Boko Haram attack
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Five Islamists were killed as Nigerian troops thwarted a Boko Haram attack near the northeastern city of Maiduguri, the epicentre of the seven-year insurgency, the army said on Tuesday, reports BSS. “Troops of Operation... -
John Kerry urged Russia to restrain from strikes
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged Russia to “restrain” itself and the government in Syria as fierce fighting there continues on the day he had hoped political transition could start, reports... -
Dr. Muhammad Yunus to be the torchbearer at the opening of 2016 Rio Olympic
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is being honored to be an Olympic Torchbearer for the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil by the President of the International Olympic Committee Mr. Thomas Bach. He is... -
Bus crashed intro trailer kills 12 in Pakistan
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: At least 12 people were killed and over 30 others injured when a passenger bus crashed into a trailer in Pakistan’s south Jamshoro district on Tuesday morning, reports BSS. Samaa TV said the driver... -
Warren Buffett challenged Donald Trump to release his tax returns
Aug 2, 2016News Hour: US billionaire Warren Buffett challenged Donald Trump on Monday to release his tax returns, a feat which the Republican presidential candidate has so far resisted, reports BSS. Trump has said he won’t release the...
