June2017
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Ford to recall nearly 16,000 Ikon and Figo models in South Africa due to a potential fire risk
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 16,000 Ikon and Figo models in South Africa due to a potential fire risk, it said on Friday. The models were built between 2004 and 2012 in India,... -
Europe sizzled in a continent-wide heatwave
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Europe sizzled in a continent-wide heat wave on Wednesday, with London seeing Britain’s hottest June day since 1976 as Portugal battled to stamp out deadly forest fires. More than 1,000 firefighters were still fighting... -
Pregnant ‘Wonder Woman’ Montano takes more baby steps
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Five months pregnant and running an 800m in brutal heat, Alysia Montano lived up to the best traditions of the Wonder Woman superhero character on her running vest on Thursday. The 31-year-old from New... -
The heavy rains drenching Ivory Coast since May have killed at least 15 people
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: The heavy rains drenching Ivory Coast since May have killed at least 15 people in the economic capital Abidjan and injured over two dozen, the government said on Wednesday. West Africa’s rainy season, which... -
Thirty percent of investments planned by oil and gas majors over the next decade could be wasted
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Thirty percent of investments planned by oil and gas majors over the next decade could be wasted if the world economy retools to cap global warming at two degrees Celsius, researchers warned on Wednesday.... -
Energy firms once again sank in Asian trade
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Energy firms once again sank in Asian trade on Thursday after another plunge in oil prices as glut fears return, though most regional markets enjoyed a recovery from the previous day’s sell-off. Crude traders... -
Niladri Kumar is coming to Dhaka for playing Sitar
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Famous Indian Sitar player Niladri Kumar is coming to Dhaka to spread the magic of Sitar. He is known for his Sirat fusions on popular movies like Banty aur Babli, Gangstar, Life in a... -
Hollywood to honour Australia’s wildlife warrior ten years after death
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Ten years after his tragic death, Australia’s most famous wildlife conservationist “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin will be honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Irwin, who was fatally stabbed by... -
Russell Crowe to lead new Asian film jury in Australia
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: Hollywood star Russell Crowe will chair a jury to decide the best Asian production at Australia’s annual film awards this year, which will recognise excellence in Asian movie-making for the first time. The new... -
Opportunity for India to move ahead of Australia into second place
Jun 23, 2017News Hour: In contrast, if the West Indies wins two matches in the series, then India will drop behind England in fourth place on 112 points. Virat Kohli will aim to consolidate his number-one batting position...
