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Russian raids on jihadists in Syria from Iran’s airbases ended for now
Aug 22, 2016News Hour: Iran said on Monday that Russian raids on jihadists in Syria from one of its airbases had ended for now, after accusing Moscow of “showing off” when it revealed the bombing runs, reports BSS.... -
Barack Obama wrapped up his final summer trip
Aug 22, 2016News Hour: President Barack Obama wrapped up his final summer getaway to Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday, gearing up for a busy final few months at the White House, reports BSS. The president spent the morning getting... -
Rio bids the world a fond farewell
Aug 22, 2016News Hour: In a style befitting the carnival traditions of the host city, the Rio 2016 closing ceremony opened in a blaze of color and a musical backdrop of samba sounds, as dancers twisted and turned... -
43 Taliban militants killed due to Security force’s operation in Afghanistan
Aug 21, 2016News Hour: About 43 Taliban militants were killed as Afghan security forces waged an operation in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz on Saturday, a military statement said on Sunday, reports BSS. “Joint Afghan security forces, backed... -
30 killed at a wedding in Turkey by likely IS attack
Aug 21, 2016News Hour: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group was the “likely perpetrator” of a bomb attack on a wedding in the city of Gaziantep near the Syrian border... -
Japan braces for 2 typhoons on course to make landfall
Aug 21, 2016News Hour: Japan was on alert on Sunday for high winds, heavy rain and landslides as the country braces for two typhoons on course to make landfall, reports BSS. Typhoon Kompasu was expected to hit northern... -
Iran forms Liberation Army to deploy in Arab countries
Aug 20, 2016News Hour: Iran has formed what it calls the Liberation Army whose units will be deployed in Arab countries, according to reports. Currently, Iran is involved in multiple conflicts where Shia and Sunni Muslims are locked in... -
Execution of Jeffery Wood, who didnt kill anyone, halted by Texas
Aug 20, 2016News Hour: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted an execution planned for next week of a man convicted as an accomplice to a murder he did not commit, a case that raised questions about... -
Wildfire in California forced 10 thousands people to flee their homes
Aug 19, 2016News Hour: Firefighters battled on Thursday to douse a series of wildfires fueled by high winds, scorching temperatures, and dry vegetation, which have forced tens of thousands of Californians to flee their homes, reports BSS. A... -
Donald Trump regrets offending people with his harsh way of speaking
Aug 19, 2016News Hour: Donald Trump made a rare act of contrition on Thursday, saying he regretted offending people with his harsh way of speaking. The Republican nominee made the gesture at his first rally since ordering a...
