August2016
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IOM marks end of EU funded North African stabilization programme
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: IOM has hosted a one-day workshop in Tunis to mark the completion of its four-and-half-year, European Union-funded regional programme: “Stabilizing at-risk communities and enhancing migration management to enable smooth transitions in Egypt, Tunisia, and... -
IOM, Latin American Parliament agree to cooperate on Migration
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: IOM and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening coordinated work on migration and development matters. The Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) is a regional, permanent organization composed... -
1 killed and 5 injured in a knife attack in central London
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: A woman was killed and five people injured in a knife attack in central London Wednesday which police said they are investigating for possible terrorist links. A man was arrested at the scene, Russell... -
Brazil’s presidential impeachment drama enters its end game
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: Brazil’s presidential impeachment drama enters its end game on Thursday when a Senate committee will vote whether to recommend removing elected president Dilma Rousseff’s from office, reports BSS. The vote in the capital Brasilia... -
IMF staff completes Twelfth and Final review mission to Pakistan
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, led by Harald Finger, visited Dubai from July 26 – August 4, 2016 to conduct discussions on the twelfthand final review of Pakistan’s economic program supported by... -
Libyan pro-government forces battled against IS in Sirte
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: Libyan pro-government forces battled to retake territory in the Islamic State group stronghold Sirte on Wednesday, but faced fierce resistance from jihadist snipers and mines, reports BSS. Fighters allied to Libya’s UN-backed Government of... -
WFP’s share the Meal App Fundraises for school children affected by El Niño drought in Malawi
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: Starting today, the World Food Programme’s ShareTheMeal app will fundraise to support emergency food relief in Malawi, following one of the strongest El Niño weather events on record. The goal is to provide school... -
Victims of Colombia conflict ready to reconcile with combatants
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: Ferney Santa knows how hard it is to start over. He was forced to flee his home twice by fighters in Colombia’s long civil war. That’s why he is now ready to reconcile with... -
20 IS suspects detained in anti-terror operation in Southern Turkey
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: At least 20 Islamic State (IS) suspects were detained on Thursday in an anti-terror operation in the south of Turkey, reports BSS The anti-terror police, supported by a helicopter, raided 22 IS hideouts simultaneously... -
Britney Spears promises ‘new era’ with latest album
Aug 4, 2016News Hour: Britney Spears, who soared to stardom as a teen idol before a highly public fall, is releasing an album one more time, reports BSS. Spears announced Wednesday that her ninth album, “Glory,” will come...
