Steven Hogg

US Intelligence Underestimated Islamic State Threat in Syria, Says Obama

By Steven Hogg - Sep 29, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

President Obama Sunday accepted Sunday that U.S. intelligence agencies underestimated the capacity of the Islamic State in Syria.

Ties With Washington Need 'Reset 2.0', Says Russian Foreign Minister

By Steven Hogg - Sep 29, 2014 03:30 AM EDT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Sunday called for a new "reset 2.0" in the relations between Moscow and Washington.

Bill and Hillary Become Grandparents, Chelsia Gives Birth to a Girl

By Steven Hogg - Sep 27, 2014 07:54 AM EDT

Chelsea Clinton has given birth to a girl late Friday.

Bold Decisions Needed to Finalize Nuclear Deal, Says Rouhani

By Steven Hogg - Sep 27, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Friday that bold decisions have to be taken to finalize a long term nuclear agreement.

U.S. Airstrikes destroy Islamic State Tanks

By Steven Hogg - Sep 27, 2014 04:58 AM EDT

The US led airstrikes in Syria Friday destroyed four Islamic State tanks near the city of Deir al Zour on the Euphrates River.

UK Parliament Approves Airstrikes in Iraq Against Islamic State

By Steven Hogg - Sep 27, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

British parliament approved a motion Friday to join the U.S. led air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Denmark Joins Coalition Against Islamic State Militants

By Steven Hogg - Sep 27, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

Denmark Prime Minister Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said Friday that her government wills end seven F-16 fighter jets to help against the Islamic state in Iraq.

France to Introduce Plain Packaging for Cigarettes

By Steven Hogg - Sep 26, 2014 07:05 AM EDT

The French government has proposed to introduce plain packaging of cigarettes to bring down the number of smokers.

Around 12 Americans Fighting in Syria, Says FBI

By Steven Hogg - Sep 26, 2014 06:10 AM EDT

FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that around 12 Americans are believed to be fighting alongside Islamic State in Syria presently.

US Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Resignation

By Steven Hogg - Sep 26, 2014 04:28 AM EDT

Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation Thursday after heading the Obama Administration's Justice Department for six years.

Islamic State Planning Subway Attacks in US and Paris, Says Iraqi Prime Minister

By Steven Hogg - Sep 26, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi said Thursday that Iraqi intelligence has uncovered a plot by the Islamic State militants to attack subways in the United States and Paris.

Obama Urges World to do more in the Fight Against Ebola

By Steven Hogg - Sep 26, 2014 03:33 AM EDT

President Obama said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak was a growing threat to regional and global security and asked the world leaders to do more in the containing the outbreak.

Alzheimer's Disease Patients Can Feel Emotions Even After Memories Vanish

By Steven Hogg - Sep 25, 2014 10:57 AM EDT

A research by the University of Iowa found that caregivers have a intense impact on emotional state of Alzheimer's disease patients.

Ukraine Prime Minister Asks West Not to Lift Sanctions on Russia

By Steven Hogg - Sep 25, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk Wednesday has asked west not to end the sanctions imposed on Russia till Ukraine gets back control over the entire country.

Obama Calls for Broad Coalition Against Islamic State in UN Speech

By Steven Hogg - Sep 25, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

President Obama urged the world leaders Wednesday to support the US efforts in destroying the Islamic State militants.

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