By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Mar 7 (IPS) – The new agreement that eleven countries are signing on 8 March in Chile in place of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) is like old wine in a new bottle —…
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Legal Africa-Asia wildlife trade gets a look in
By Willow Outhwaite Cambridge, UK, Mar 8 (IPS) – In recent years, the focus on wildlife trade between Africa and Asia has been almost exclusively on poaching of iconic mammals and the smuggling of their parts.
Kamara scores 100th goal, Whitecaps beat Dynamo 2-1
Houston(AP/UNB) – Kei Kamara scored his 100th career MLS goal, Brek Shea had the go-ahead score early in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night.
EU wants clarity on Trump tariffs exemption
The EU’s trade commissioner says there is “no immediate clarity” from the US on how the bloc can gain exemption from new tariffs on imported steel and aluminium imposed by President Trump. Cecilia Malmstrom met with the US Trade Representative…
Newcastle beats Southampton 3-0 in EPL
Newcastle, Mar 11 (AP/UNB) – Kenedy repaid his loan fee when his double helped Newcastle beat Southampton 3-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Trump says Kim meeting is ‘in the making’ despite concerns
President Trump has tweeted that a deal with North Korea is “very much in the making”, a day after revealing he had agreed to meet its leader Kim Jong-un. Earlier, the White House said the meeting would not take place…
240 witnesses identified as cops probe Russian ex-spy poisoning
More than 240 witnesses have been identified as police investigate the Russian ex-spy poisoning “at speed”, the UK home secretary has said. Amber Rudd praised the professionalism of the police who are now looking at more than 200 pieces of…
PSG beats Metz 5-0 to maintain huge lead in French league
Paris(AP/UNB) – After again falling short in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain got back into the routine of dominating the French league by crushing last-place Metz 5-0 on Saturday.
PM off to Singapore on 4-day tour
Dhaka, Mar 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday left Dhaka for Singapore on a four-day official visit at the invitation of her Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong.
40 injured in Faridpur ruling AL infighting
Faridpur, Mar 10 – At least 40 people were injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League (AL) in Miargatti village of Saltha upazila of Faridpur on Saturday.
Democracy, economic justice inalienable: Dr. Zafrullah Chy
Founder of Gonoshasthya Kendra, Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury on Saturday called for courage to assert the democratic rights and raise voice against economic injustice. These are the two main cornerstones on which the War of Liberation was fought, he said.
Tigers’ chase record victory against hosts Lanka
Dhaka, March 10- A match-winning knock by Mushfiqur Rahim saw Tigers shrugged off their previous match defeat as they fight back to register an overwhelming five-wicket victory over hosts Sri Lanka in the third match of Twenty20 international of the…
10 killed in two Gaibandha road crashes
Gaibandha, Mar 10 – Ten people were killed and 14 others injured in separate road accidents on Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Palashbari upazila on Saturday morning.
PM opens Youth Games at Bangabandhu National Stadium
Dhaka, Mar 10 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said social menaces like militancy, terrorism and drug addiction will be tackled through sports to build youths as worthy citizens.
Wild animals go hungry at Karamjal reproduction centre
Khulna, March 10 – Feed crisis deepens at Karamjal Wildlife Reproduction Centre where animals are feared to fail to reproduce, according to the authorities concerned.
Stolen baby girl rescued in Joypurhat, maidservant held
Joypurhat, Mar 10 – A baby girl, who was stolen from Dakhhinkhan of the capital on Friday, has been rescued from Jitapur-Hotatpara village in Ukklepur upazila on Saturday.
Nidahas Trophy: Tigers need 215 to win against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh will need to complete an uphill task for maiden win in the tri-nation Nidahas Trophy as host Sri Lanka posted 214/6 in the 3rd T20I of the seven-match tournament at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on…
‘Low quality medical and surgican equipment cause deaths’
Rajshahi, March 10 – A daylong seminar on medical technology titled ‘Seminar on High-tech Medical Equipment and Modular OT’ held in Rajshahi on Saturday.
Leader Abahani suffer 2nd defeat in Premier Cricket
Dhaka- Abahani Ltd suffered the 2nd defeat in the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League as Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club got a three-run victory in the 9th round game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Premier Cricket: Mohammedan’s 4th win costs Shinepukur’s 4th loss
Dhaka – Mohammedan Sporting Club stunned mediocre Shinepukur Cricket Club by 38 runs in the 9th round game of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Saturday.
2 youths hacked dead in Noakhali
Noakhali, Mar 10 (UNB) -Unidentified miscreants hacked two youths to death in a daring attack near Eklashpur Bazar in Begumganj upazila early Saturday.
2 schoolgirls killed in Jessore road crash
Dhaka -Two schoolgirls were killed in a road accident at Bagachra market in Sharsha upazila in Jessore on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Roja, 11, daughter of Alamgir Hossain of Bairi village and Zerin, 11, daughter of Ibrahim Hossain…
Youth hacked to death over ‘love affair’ in Sherpur, 1 held
Dhaka – A youth was hacked to death over a love affair related dispute at Gomra village in Jhinaigati upazila in Sherpur early Saturday.
10 killed in Gaibandha road crashes
Dhaka – Ten people were killed and 14 others injured in separate road accidents on Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Palashbari upazila in Gaibandha on Saturday morning.Three of the deceased were identified as Khairul, Zakirul and Saju Miah- all day labourers hailing…
Mother, son killed in Ctg fire
Dhaka- A woman and her son were burnt to death as fire broke out in their house at Morfola village in Satkania upazila in Chittagong on Friday night.
Cattle trader stabbed dead in Kurigram
Dhaka- A cattle trader was stabbed to death at Dharmapur village in Rowmari upazila in Kurigram early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan, 40, son of late Jalil, a resident of the same village in the upazila.
New Zealand 223 all out in 5th ODI vs. England
Christchurch,(AP/UNB) – Henry Nicholls and Mitchell Santner made half centuries as New Zealand struggled to 223 in the absence of match-winning batsman Ross Taylor Saturday in the deciding fifth one-day international against England.
Serena powers to 1st win in comeback with baby on her mind
Indian Wells,(AP/UNB) – Serena Williams’ power game is intact, whether she’s firing aces or smashing groundstrokes. Her grit is there, too.
Roma players put aside heartbreak to beat Torino 3-0
Rome,(AP/UNB) – Roma players put aside the heartbreak of the death of former teammate Davide Astori to beat Torino 1-0 on Friday, consolidating third place in Serie A.
FA fines Guardiola for ribbon backing Catalan politicians
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – The English Football Association has fined Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for wearing a yellow ribbon in support of Catalan politicians.