By Dan Glazebrook Over the past three weeks, it has emerged that British special forces are now in direct combat roles in Libya and Syria. Ostensibly there to fight ISIS, the real goal is to prevent the Syrian and Libyan armies…
Category: Conflicts
Putin, Erdogan pledge reset after diplomatic rift
Saint Petersburg (BSS/AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday pledged to reinvigorate ties after their first meeting since Ankara shot down a Russian warplane last November. Erdogan’s visit to Putin’s hometown of Saint…
6 JMB suspects with arms, munitions held in capital
Dhaka -Six alleged members of Jama’atul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB), an outlawed militant organization, have been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in an overnight drive. Huge firearms and explosives were recovered from different areas in the capital.
A nonviolent strategy to end war
Robert J. Burrowes There is a long history of anti-war and peace activism. Much of this activism has focused on ending a particular war. Some of this activism has been directed at ending a particular aspect of war, such as…
At least two journalists killed in Pakistan blast
Washington — At least two journalists were among at least 70 people killed in a massive bomb blast at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, today, according to press reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the attack.
EU steps up efforts to promote, protect indigenous peoples’ rights
Dhaka – The European Union has reaffirmed its commitments to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. A declaration in this regard was made by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion…
Suicide Attack Kills Dozens At Hospital In Pakistan
A suicide bomber has killed at least 70 people at the main gate of a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, where lawyers had gathered to honor a prominent colleague who was shot dead earlier the same morning, authorities said.The extremist group…
Would 16-year hunger strike by Sharmina end Tuesday?
From Nava Thakuria Guwahati – Patriotic People’s Front Assam (PPFA) expresses shock and utter dismay over the unwanted diktat imposed by a section of rebellion elements in Manipur on Irom Sharmila Chanu for her decision to end her hunger strike,…
Giant Turkish anti-coup rally packs Istanbul waterfront area
Istanbul (AP/UNB) — Turkey will continue fighting whatever powers seek to undermine the government, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Sunday as he addressed a massive flag-waving rally in Istanbul in the wake of the country’s abortive July 15 coup. The…
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…
Islamic State likely to continue to threaten US: Obama
The Islamic State group will probably continue to be a threat to the U.S. even after it is ousted from key strongholds in Iraq and Syria, President Barack Obama said Thursday, warning that lone-wolf believers will still be inspired to…
14 killed, 16 injured in rebel attack in India’s Assam
At least 14 people were killed and 16 others injured Friday after rebels opened fire in a crowded market in Assam state in India’s remote northeast, officials said.Six rebels arrived in a motorized rickshaw and fired automatic weapons and lobbed…
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.
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…
Afghanistan’s Taliban attack foreign tourist convoy
Militants have attacked a convoy of foreign tourists in west Afghanistan, injuring six and their Afghan driver.The group of a dozen travellers was being escorted by Afghan army personnel to Herat city when it was ambushed, Afghan officials told the…
One dead, five injured in central London knife attack
A woman has died and five other people were injured in a knife attack in Russell Square, central London. Police were called at 22:33 BST on Wednesday to reports of a man injuring people with a knife.
Militants were believed to launch a new attack in the city
Militants who were killed in Kalyanpur police rair were brought together to launch new attack in the capital. Some of them were also members of suicide squad of a militant outfit, said investigators. They were also hunting a militant who…
Why destroying evidence by killing militants, BNP asks govt
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday asked the government to explain its ‘motive’ behind destroying evidence by killing militants instead of arresting them alive.“Awami League leaders are saying BNP is decrying the killing of militants. There’s no reason…
BCL men beat up JCD activist at JU
An activist of Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit has allegedly beaten up by some BCL men at JU campus today (Wednesday). Critically injured Israfil Hossain, a third year student of Journalism and Media Studies department also…
N Korea missile sent into Japanese waters. Outrageous, says Abe
North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile which travelled 1,000km (620 miles) before landing in Japanese waters, the South and Japan say. The missile was launched off the North’s east coast early on Wednesday. The North is barred from developing nuclear…
Why destroy evidence by killing militants: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday asked the government to explain its ‘motive’ behind destroying evidence by killing militants instead of arresting them alive, UNB news agency reported. “Awami League leaders are saying BNP is decrying…
One taken on remand for Gulshan restaurant attack
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday placed caretaker Daud Patwary on a two-day remand to interrogate him in connection with his alleged involvement in the militant attack on a Gulshan restaurant last month.
Govt orders closure of PeaceSchool branches
The government has ordered the closure of Peace International School and all branches of Peace School across the country immediately for their controversial activities.The Education Ministry issued separate notices in this regard on Tuesday.Earlier, the Education Ministry urged the Home…
Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan ‘snatch squad’ soldiers captured
A group of soldiers suspected of trying to seize the president during Turkey’s failed coup attempt two weeks ago have been captured near Marmaris.Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on holiday at the south-western resort on the night of the coup, but…
Russian helicopter shot down in Syria, killing all 5 onboard
A Russian transport helicopter was shot down in opposition rebel territory in northern Syria on Monday and all five crew and officers onboard were killed, the Kremlin said, in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since its involvement…
Light a candle for Baghdad
By George Capaccio I have walked the streets of Baghdad’s Karrada district when it was safe to do so. Before the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003, no one worried about car bombs exploding in crowded markets, killing and maiming innocent people.…
Taliban gained territory in Afghanistan – US report
US watchdog says area under Kabul government’s “influence” shrank by nearly 5 percent since beginning of this year. The Afghan government has lost control of nearly 5 percent of its territory to the Taliban since the beginning of this year,…
Save the Children says Syria’s Idlib maternity hospital bombed
A Syrian maternity hospital in a rebel-held area of Idlib province has been extensively damaged after a direct hit, according to the international charity Save the Children, which supports the facility.
BNP questions killing of ‘militants’ in Kalyanpur anti-terror raid
The BNP has criticised the killing of nine suspected militants in the Kalyanpur raid.Spokesperson Ruhul Kabir Rizvi says “the nation” wants to know why the militants are not being captured alive.He, however, maintains that the killing of six, including five…
Dhaka-Delhi agree to operationalise anti-terrorism treaty
Dhaka and New Delhi have agreed to operationalise immediately an existing treaty for jointly combating terrorism and organized crime against the backdrop of the situation in Bangladesh.According to an Indian High Commission statement issued here today the consensus came as…