Rio De Janeiro, Aug 6 (AP/UNB) — American shooter Virginia Thrasher has won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics, capturing the women’s 10-meter air rifle.
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Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri ‘executed’
An Iranian nuclear scientist detained since 2010 has been executed, his family has told the BBC. Shahram Amiri’s mother said the body of her son had been returned to their hometown with rope marks around his neck, showing that he…
China flooding Silicon Valley with cash, what can go wrong
By Elizabeth Dwoskin San Fransisco — Mountain View, Calif., start-up Quixey was the envy of many in Silicon Valley when the company announced a multimillion-dollar investment from one of China’s largest and most powerful technology companies, Alibaba. The $110 million…
A new poll has Trump in fourth — behind Gary Johnson, Jill Stein
Aaron Blake A couple of weeks back, I asked whether it was possible that Donald Trump might lose millennial voters to a third-party candidate, Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson. Well, a new poll shows him losing young voters not just to…
Donald Trump admits he gets confused and makes things up
Robert Mackey Donald Trump admitted on Friday that a story he has been telling audiences at rallies on Wednesday and Thursday — that he had seen a video shot and distributed by the Iranian government showing the world a “top-secret”…
Ups and downs of life in Palestine
By Mazin Qumsiyeh Life in Palestine moves along with its ups and downs, like the tides of the sea. Some days we feel depressed, some days more optimistic. Some of us even feel like manic depressives for the fact that we…
Proposed contempt of court law threatens Singapore’s press freedom
Bangkok – Singaporean lawmakers should scrap proposed legislation on what constitutes contempt of court in news reporting and public commentary, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The draft law’s penalties for violations, including possible prison terms for criticizing the…
Tamim’s solo drawing, painting exhibition at Alliance Française
Dhaka – A solo drawing and painting exhibition titled Dessins à l’encre by artist Jalilur Rabbi Tamim has begun at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on late Saturday afternoon.
Thrilling Rio Olympics opening ceremony celebrates Brazil
The 2016 Olympic Games were formally opened in a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Rio’s Maracana stadium. Broadcast to an estimated audience of three billion, the ceremony celebrated Brazil’s history and natural beauty, before former marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima…
Blaze kills 13 at birthday party in French bar at Rouen
A fire during a birthday party at a bar in the northern French city of Rouen has killed at least 13 people and injured six. The blaze in the Cuba Libre bar began in the basement room around midnight on…
Boat capsize in the Padma: Three bodies recovered
Dhaka – Police on Saturday morning recovered the bodies of two women and one minor boy, who went missing after a trawler (engine boat) capsized in the Padma River near Harinbaria Bazar in Kalukhali upazila of Rajbari distric on Friday.
‘Virtual’ battery storage power plant to ease electricity price spikes
By Andrew Spence A 5MW battery storage ‘virtual power plant’ will be established in South Australia in a bid to stabilise volatile power prices and support renewable energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has conditionally committed up to $5…
How migrant workers can retire rich and worry free!
Gee Isa-al No one leaves their home country to work abroad, without wanting to build a better life for themselves and their families. Unfortunately, poor decisions often limit the benefits that the migrant worker experience delivers. Author Gee Isa-al is…
Olympic refugee team not just going for gold
Minky Worden When the Rio Olympics open this week, there will be teams representing more than 200 countries and territories. For the first time, there will also be one team representing the millions of people who have no country –…
Excessive police force protested in Armenia
Yerevan – Armenian police used excessive force against peaceful protesters on July 29, 2016 and assaulted journalists reporting on the demonstrations, Human Rights Watch said today. Police used stun grenades, which wounded dozens of demonstrators and some journalists, some severely.…
Israelis ‘don’t want us to play on our land’
An eight-year-old Palestinian girl from the West Bank has told RT about her encounter with Israeli officers, in which they forcibly took her bike. The girl’s mother says it’s not the first time her children have been attacked by Israelis…
‘Rural Development Scheme of IBBL works for distributive justice’
‘Initially I purchased a cow by taking investment an amount of 6 thousand from the Rural Development Scheme (RDS) of Islami Bank Banglaesh Limited. At second phase, I took investment of tk. 10 thousand and purchased a sweing machine. And…
Republican billionaires break for Hillary Clinton
Meg Whitman and Seth Klarman join onetime GOP Mayor Michael Bloomberg in trashing Trump and offering their voice—and their cash—to the Democratic nominee. Russell Berman Donald Trump is hemorrhaging support among the people that should understand him best: billionaires. In…
US heavy weapons found in terrorist-held Aleppo district
Footage has emerged online allegedly showing mortars, anti-tank missiles and grenades being uncovered along with a quantity of western (mostly US)-made weapons and ammunition in territories abandoned by terrorists in Syrian Aleppo. The video appeared online on Thursday and purported…
Paris halal shop owner faces eviction
Authorities in a Paris suburb have warned the owner of a halal supermarket that he must start selling pork and alcohol if he wants to remain open. Local residents have complained that they are not able to get a wide…
Obama celebrates final birthday in office
Washington — President Barack Obama is celebrating his final birthday in office with a night on the town. Obama turned 55 on Thursday. He and his family are dining at the restaurant Fiola Mare on the Georgetown waterfront. The modern…
Terrorists open fire in Assam market: 14 killed
Guwahati – Fourteen civilians have been killed after terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at a weekly market at Balajan Tinali in the heart of Assam’s Kokrajhar. Security forces in the area have killed one of the terrorists. Fifteen civilians have been…
Philippines leader blows hot and cold on press freedom
Shawn W. Crispin – Senior Southeast Asia Representative Newly installed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sent mixed messages on his commitment to upholding press freedom and combating impunity in media murders, a mix of hope and fear that has broadly…
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation
Danielle Nierenberg The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federal initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides funding for states to feed their children when schools are closed for the summer. The funds are available to…
Rosatom to help Bolivia in developing nuclear sector
Dhaka – Bolivia has signed an agreement with and Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom on construction of a nuclear research center in the city of El Alto. Vice-President of Bolivia álvaro Marcelo garcía Liner, and Deputy Director General of Rosatom…
Indian BSF kills Bangladeshi at Jhenidah border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Baghadanga border in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenidah district early Friday.
Kader Siddique discusses with Khaleda unity against terror
President of Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Janata League Bangabir Kader Siddique Biruttam has agreed with BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia most of the national issues discussed betwen them on thursday despite differences of opinion between them.
Tidal surge erodes embankment, inundates 500 homes in Khulna
Dhaka – Tidal surges in coastal rivers influenced by moon have breached open embankments and flooded a good number of villages in Bhola and Khulna districts over the last few days, UNB news agency reported. In Bhola, at least 20…
Two including Sholakia attacker Shafiul killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab
Dhaka – Two persons were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh on Thursday night. They included an accused in a case over a terrorist attack on police near the…
‘A safe, stable Bangladesh is crucial for investment’
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat said on Thursday the government must work to reassure foreign investors that it is taking all appropriate measures to ensure the security of their factories and personnel in the wake of recent…