February2017
-
Daimler plans to build electric vehicles in existing Mercedes plants
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: German carmaker Daimler plans to build its new electric vehicles in existing Mercedes plants by integrating them with serial production of cars with combustion engines, the group said. “In this way, we are taking... -
Team attacked on Nigeria-Cameroon border, five dead
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: An armed group attacked a U.N. technical team working along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon, killing five people and wounding several, the United Nations Office for West Africa said on Wednesday. The attack... -
Marais Erasmus wins David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Marais Erasmus of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires has won the David Shepherd Trophy for the ICC Umpire of the Year 2016. Erasmus was voted by the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC... -
Violence erupts during eviction of Israeli settlers from illegal outpost
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Rightist protesters scuffled with Israeli police carrying out a court order to evict settlers from an illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, hours after the government announced more construction in larger... -
Johnny Depp almost ruined by lavish spending
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Johnny Depp’s lavish spending including $3 million to blast author Hunter S. Thompson’s ashes from a cannon led him to the brink of financial ruin, according to an explosive lawsuit filed Tuesday. Over the... -
Nissan takes a step back into gasoline hybrids with its Note e-Power model
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Nissan Motor Co has taken a step back into gasoline hybrids with its Note e-Power model, which the Japanese automaker hopes will act as a gateway for drivers who will later shift to all-electric... -
Activision Blizzard Inc to create a consumer products division to tap into the popularity of its videogame franchises
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Activision Blizzard Inc said on Wednesday it was creating a consumer products division to tap into the popularity of its video game franchises, including “Call of Duty”, “Overwatch” and “World of Warcraft”. Tim Kilpin,... -
Tesla Motors Inc changed its name to Tesla Inc
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Tesla Motors Inc changed its name to “Tesla Inc” as Chief Executive Elon Musk looks to transform the Silicon Valley firm from an electric car maker to a diversified energy products company. In October,... -
India pick opener Abhinav Mukund for Bangladesh Test
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Opener Abhinav Mukund on Tuesday returned to India’s Test squad after a gap of more than five years for a one-off match against Bangladesh starting next week in Hyderabad. The left-handed batsman, who played... -
Roche said, it remains committed to diabetes care business following a report it may exit
Feb 1, 2017News Hour: Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Wednesday it remains committed to its diabetes care business following a report that the company was considering options for the unit. There has been “no change”, said a Roche...
