November2016
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$48 million loan to improve Assam’s Power Distribution System
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $48 million loan to help Assam state continue its drive to improve access to efficient and reliable power. This is the... -
Geely aims to sell two million cars globally by 2020
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co said on Tuesday it is aiming to more than double its annual vehicle sales to two million cars globally by 2020, riding growth in its Volvo brand... -
ADB to help Lao PDR improve quality of higher education and TVET
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) signed agreements today for grant and loan assistance totaling $64.9 million to improve education quality and ensure that... -
Rabada and de Kock vault into top 20 for the first time
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Former Under-19 stars Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock have achieved career-high positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after firing South Africa to an emphatic 177 runs victory over Australia in... -
Alastair Cook plays down talk about quitting England captaincy
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Alastair Cook played down speculation about his future as England test captain on Tuesday and said he was doing the job on a series by series basis. Cook appeared to hint that he may... -
Stefano Pioli becomes Inter Milan’s ninth coach in six years
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Inter Milan appointed journeyman Stefano Pioli on Tuesday as their ninth coach in the last six years, his first managerial role with one of Italy’s top three clubs. The 51-year-old, who has coached 10... -
Hungary’s parliament rejected plan to ban the resettlement of migrants in the country
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Hungary’s parliament on Tuesday narrowly rejected a plan by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to ban the resettlement of migrants in the country, a setback for the maverick leader that could weaken him in his... -
Germany midfielder Kroos to miss San Marino qualifier
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Germany midfielder Toni Kroos will miss the World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Friday after fracturing a bone in his right foot during Real Madrid’s league game against Leganes on Sunday. Kroos, who... -
Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: Roger Federer has fallen outside the world’s top 10 for the first time since 2002 but he could still win another grand slam title, according to former great Stefan Edberg. While Andy Murray’s rise... -
Neymar nears trial over transfer corruption case
Nov 8, 2016News Hour: The prospect of Barcelona superstar Neymar standing trial moved closer Monday as a Madrid judge accepted an appeal by prosecutors for corruption charges to be brought against the Brazilian, a court filing said. The...
