December2016
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U.S. backed Syrian force hopes to get anti-aircraft missiles
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: A U.S.-backed alliance of militias fighting Islamic State hopes a U.S. decision to ease some restrictions on arming groups in Syria will lead to them getting anti-aircraft missiles, its spokesman said on Tuesday. Although... -
Shinzo Abe departs for visit to Pearl Harbour
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe departed Monday for Hawaii where he will visit Pearl Harbour with US President Barack Obama as the two countries highlight decades of post-World War II reconciliation. Abe’s visit to the... -
140 stranded Nigerian migrants return home from Libya
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: IOM assisted 140 stranded Nigerian migrants, including 83 women and 57 men, three migrants in need of medical assistance, and six unaccompanied child migrants to return home to Nigeria from Libya. The IOM charter... -
Fears for people in remote communities hit by Typhoon Nock-Ten
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Oxfam holds fears for the safety of people living in remote island communities affected by Typhoon Nock-Ten, which hammered the central Philippines late on Sunday, killing at least four people, displacing tens of thousands... -
Revamped migrant information website Egypt launched
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: IOM Egypt this week organized a soft launch of the revamped version of “http://www.bosla-egypt.infoBosla” – a migrant information-sharing website that provides information on services available to migrants in Egypt. Meaning “compass” in Arabic, Bosla... -
Record-breaking Chelsea surge seven points clear
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Spaniard Pedro scored twice as Chelsea tightened their grip on top spot by sweeping past Bournemouth 3-0 on Monday, a club record 12th successive Premier League win taking them seven points clear. Approaching the... -
Sri Lanka teeter after South Africa out for 286
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Sri Lanka suffered a top order collapse and slumped to 37 for three at second day’s lunch after Suranga Lakmal claimed career-best figures to help dismiss South Africa for 286 in the first test... -
Man City go second with 3-0 win over Hull
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Yaya Toure slammed home a penalty and Kelechi Iheanacho netted a simple goal for Manchester City as they secured a 3-0 win at struggling Hull City who again came up empty-handed despite a battling... -
Azhar becomes the man for all seasons at rainy MCG
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Pakistan’s opening batsman Azhar Ali has rarely seemed a man in a hurry in six years of test cricket so it was fitting that his 12th century was eked out in fits and starts... -
Madonna, Elton John lead tributes for George Michael
Dec 27, 2016News Hour: Madonna and Elton John led tributes from around the world for British pop star George Michael, who died at his home near London on Sunday aged 53. “Farewell my Friend! Another Great Artist leaves...
