January2017
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A semblance of normality despite war, In parts of Mosul
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: In some parts of Mosul, you can almost forget that a war is being waged over the city between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants who still control more than half of it –... -
U.S. automakers should make products in the country, Trump says
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that American automakers should starting assembling motor vehicles in the United States if they wanted to do business in country. “Car companies and others, if they want... -
Major powers to warn Trump over Middle East peace
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Major powers will signal to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday that a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is the only solution, with France warning him that plans to move the U.S. Embassy... -
Star chef cooks for Sahel’s children as fresh milk fuels the hopes of thousands
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: In a region where school enrolment rates are very low, and early marriages a major cause of dropout among young girls, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has set up school canteens to... -
Mosul emergency has now displaced over 144,500 Iraqis
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Nearly 13 weeks into the Mosul military operation against the Islamic State (ISIL) – which began on 17 October – over 144,500 Iraqis are currently displaced. The majority are in desperate need of life-saving... -
Ringling Bros. circus closing show after 146 years
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced Saturday it will host its final show in May, ending “The Greatest Show on Earth” after 146 years. Company executives cited high operating costs and declining... -
Bangladesh Cricket Board announce preliminary squad for Indian and Lankan tour
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: The Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the names of thirty players for the preliminary squad for the tours of India and Sri Lanka 2017, reports BSS. Bangladesh will be embarking on their maiden tour to... -
Dark horse Konta keeping it all in perspective
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Johanna Konta did her best to downplay expectations on Sunday but there was no quieting the chatter around Melbourne Park that, for the first time in decades, Britain has a genuine contender for the... -
Pain a constant companion for Nadal
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: It has been a “long time” since Rafa Nadal was pain-free, the Spaniard says, but at least he will be competing at full speed at the Australian Open after putting his injury woes behind... -
What’s on your mind by the way?
Jan 15, 2017News Hour: Do you have a friend who is utterly depressed about life? Whenever you meet them and ask them about how they are doing, they will come up with all the sad notes of lives....
