September2016

News Hour: New Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Kazakhstan Giovanni Capannelli assumed office yesterday and reiterated support for the government’s efforts to promote economic diversification and inclusive growth. “Making the economy more competitive, diverse,...

News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Myanmar today signed agreements for a $60 million loan and $4 million grant to provide Mandalay—the country’s second largest city—with a sustainable, modern wastewater and...

News Hour: As increased military action turns towards the Iraqi city of Mosul, CARE warns that over 46,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women could be affected by the fighting, with many of them forced to flee under...

News Hour: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that One-Day captain Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales have made themselves unavailable for selection of the tour of Bangladesh in October. Both players confirmed...

News Hour: India team for Paytm Test Series against New Zealand has been announced. The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier today to pick the India Cricket Team for the three-match Paytm Test Series against New...

News Hour: Pakistan Cricket Board announces Mr Wasim Bari as the Team Manager for the West Indies Tour of Pakistan to be played in the UAE. Former Pakistan Test Captain Mr. Wasim Bari will take over...

News Hour: Former world number one Maria Sharapova’s appeal against a two-year doping ban will be issued in early September, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday. 29 years old, 5 time grand slam...

News Hour: Novak Djokovic admitted, his nerve failed him as he slipped to defeat to Stan Wawrinka in the US Open final. The 29-year-old world number one, who was chasing a third New York title and...

News Hour: Biggest festival for the worldwide Muslims is the holy Eid-ul-Azha, is being celebrated with due solemnity and religious fervour. The festival began in the morning with an offering of Eid prayers at mosques and...

News Hour: Pfizer Inc’s trial data on Chantix, a drug to help people quit smoking, failed to impress U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists, in a blow to the company’s attempts to have a serious warning...