Steven Hogg

US Mulls Over Launching Direct Military Action Against Islamic State in Syria

By Steven Hogg - Aug 23, 2014 05:06 AM EDT

The recent growth of the Islamic State (IS) and the killing of the American journalist James Foley has forced the US government to mull over a direct military action in Syria against the militant group.

US Condemns Russian Convoy Entering Ukraine

By Steven Hogg - Aug 23, 2014 03:45 AM EDT

The United States has condemned the movement of Russian trucks into eastern Ukraine without the consent of the Ukrainian government.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Increases Risk of Unhealthy Behaviour

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

Like reading 'Fifty Shades of Grey'? You are probably at risk of eating disorders, a new research says.

Monkey Selfies Cannot be Copyrighted, Says US Copyrights Office

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

Monkeys, ghosts and gods cannot hold copyrights for images, the U.S. copyrights office has said.

US announces Huge Reward for Information on Top Haqqani Leaders

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 10:51 AM EDT

The U.S. has announced 5 million dollars each for providing information on the location of four top members of the Pakistan-based Haqqani network.

Hamas Admits Killing Israeli Teenagers

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 10:37 AM EDT

Senior Hamas Leader Saleh al-Arouri has acknowledged that member of the group kidnapped and killed three Israeli teenagers from the West Bank in June.

Isis 'Beyond Anything we have Seen', warns Chuck Hagel

By Steven Hogg - Aug 22, 2014 02:28 AM EDT

The U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday that the Islamic State (Isis) terrorist group is "beyond anything we've seen".

Healer Responsible for Triggering Ebola Deaths In Sierra Leone

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

Sierra Leone's deadly Ebola crisis can be traced to one healer in a remote border village who claimed to have healing powers to cure the disease.

Mother Rely on Facebook for Baby Care Advice

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

A new research shows that mothers are heavily relying on Facebook for the advices for taking care of their babies.

Jackie Chan Renders Apology on Jaycee's Behalf

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Movie star Jackie Chan has apologized to the public after his son Jaycee Chan was arrested in Beijing on Tuesday for testing positive for marijuana use.

The Militant who Beheaded James Foley may be a Londoner

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 07:32 AM EDT

The Islamic State militant who killed U.S. journalist James Foley may be a Londoner, according to The Guardian.

B.K.S Iyengar, the Man who Helped Bring Yoga to the West, Dies

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Renowned yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar, who was instrumental in introducing yoga to the western world , passed away in Pune, India on Wednesday, The New York Times reported.

Small Syrian Town Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Foley

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 05:11 AM EDT

As tributes pour in for the journalist James W Foley slain by the Islamic State, a tiny city of Syria stands out for its brave stance in mourning his death.

US military Conducts 14 Airstrikes in Iraq

By Steven Hogg - Aug 21, 2014 03:45 AM EDT

After the Islamic State militants released the video showing the beheading of US journalist James Foley, U.S air crafts conducted 14 airstrikes near Mosul Dam in northern Iraq, the defense department reported on Wednesday afternoon, according to Fox News.

News Reader sans headscarf

By Steven Hogg - Aug 20, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

A female news reader sans a headscarf has caused outrage in Saudi Arabia. The anchor for the Al Ekhbariya channel was reading a bulletin from London

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