July2017
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China mall offers ‘man pod’ havens for husbands wary of shopping
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: At a Shanghai mall, rows of “man pods” equipped with video games are proving a big hit, providing a refuge for hundreds of weary husbands and boyfriends as their other halves shop until they... -
Conservationists strive to protect Lebanon’s sea turtles
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: On Lebanon’s beaches, endangered sea turtles have a human ally to help them in the face of myriad threats. Mona Khalil, 77, founded The Orange House Project in 2000 to protect sea turtles on... -
‘Most relaxed’ hot air balloons lay back over Italy’s wine valley
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Around 30 hot air balloons took to the skies in Italy on Saturday as part of what organizers refer to as the “most relaxed” event on the international ballooning calendar. The colorful balloons lifted... -
Wells Fargo cuts 69 executive jobs
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Wells Fargo & Co said on Friday it is cutting 69 executive jobs at its retail unit, as part of a restructuring in the division. Some of the executives will retire with benefits while... -
Trump to sign Russia sanctions, Moscow retaliates
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: U.S. President Donald Trump will sign legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, the White House said on Friday, after Moscow ordered the United States to cut hundreds of diplomatic staff and said it would... -
Ousted Pakistani PM nominates brother to take over after interim leader
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday nominated his brother Shahbaz to eventually take over as leader of the country and lashed out at political rivals and the Supreme Court ruling that disqualified... -
Trump replaces chief of staff Priebus with retired General Kelly
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: President Donald Trump replaced his beleaguered White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus, after only six months on the job on Friday, installing retired General John Kelly in his place in a major shake-up... -
German ministry rejects calls for modern diesel tax incentives
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: The German environment ministry has rejected calls from two of the country’s states for tax incentives to promote the sale of low-emission modern diesel and electric cars. Representatives of Germany’s federal government, states and... -
‘How do I pick up my shattered soul’, Chester Bennington’s widow breaks silence
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Chester Bennington’s wife, Talinda Bennington, is questioning how to move on after the Linkin Park singer died last week. “One week ago, I lost my soul mate and my children lost their hero —... -
Pakistan’s ruling party to appoint Sharif loyalist Abbasi as interim PM
Jul 29, 2017News Hour: Pakistan’s ruling party will appoint Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as interim prime minister after the ouster of Nawaz Sharif, two sources close to the toppled premier said on Saturday, while Sharif’s brother has been chosen...
