March2017
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EU says, Britain to launch Brexit process on March 29
Mar 20, 2017News Hour: Prime Minister Theresa May will write to the European Union on March 29 formally announcing Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc, EU sources told Reuters on Monday, saying Brussels had been told of the plan... -
Intercepted North Korean arms shipment to Thailand in 2011, Malaysia says
Mar 20, 2017News Hour: Malaysia intercepted and returned a shipment of North Korean military communications equipment sent to Thailand in 2011, the country’s police chief said on Monday, amid growing scrutiny of the southeast Asian nation’s dealings with... -
The number of people dying from tuberculosis is falling in Europe
Mar 20, 2017News Hour: The number of people developing and dying from tuberculosis (TB) is falling in Europe, but among the most vulnerable – including migrants, prisoners and people who are HIV positive – there have been worrying... -
SpaceX reusable cargo ship splashed down in the Pacific Ocean safely
Mar 20, 2017News Hour: A SpaceX reusable cargo ship splashed down in the Pacific Ocean safely on Sunday, ending a mission to supply astronauts on the International Space Station, the company said. The Dragon capsule — the only... -
Most Asian markets slipped following last week’s broad advances
Mar 20, 2017News Hour: Most Asian markets slipped on Monday following last week’s broad advances, with the dollar suffering fresh selling pressure after the Federal Reserve hinted at a slower-than-expected pace interest rate hikes this year. With few... -
Bangladesh’s 100th test victory becomes more adorable by Shakib and Tamim
Mar 19, 2017News Hour: Bangladesh has many reasons to celebrate as they squared the two-match series with four-wicket win in their historic 100th Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday at P,Sara stadium in Colombo. Tamim Iqbal for his belligerent... -
Ministers from the world’s top economies heralded plans to boost development in Africa
Mar 19, 2017News Hour: Ministers from the world’s top economies heralded plans to boost development in Africa on Saturday, at an otherwise fractious G20 gathering in Germany. Berlin, which holds the presidency of the powerful nations’ club this... -
Huawei P10 received 23 awards since its launch
Mar 19, 2017News Hour: The latest flagship device of technology giant Huawei, the Huawei P10, has already won accolades soon after its launch in Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus, the... -
Unilever to prepare a 6 billion pound sale of some of its food brands
Mar 19, 2017News Hour: Unilever is preparing a 6 billion pound ($7.44 billion) sale of some of its food brands, British newspapers reported on Saturday. The Anglo-Dutch company is planning to sell Flora margarine and Stork butter brands, the... -
Bangladesh celebrated their 100th Test with victory
Mar 19, 2017News Hour: Bangladesh celebrated their 100th Test with only their ninth-ever victory – and their first against Sri Lanka – in Colombo. Opener Tamim Iqbal made 82 and Sabbir Rahman 41 in a third-wicket stand of...
