San Francisco, Jun 10 (AP/UNB)- Threatened as it is, the Earth’s climate will survive longer than Donald Trump’s presidency, Germany’s environment minister said Friday.
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Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress
Washington, Jun 10 (AP/UNB)- Punching back a day after his fired FBI director’s damaging testimony, President Donald Trump on Friday accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was “100 percent” willing to testify under oath about their…
193 nations urge action to protect oceans: US protests
United Nations, Jun 10 (AP/UNB)- The 193 U.N. member nations issued an urgent call for action Friday to reverse the decline in the health and productivity of the world’s oceans – with the United States backing the action plan but…
‘Stan the Man’ vs. 9-time champ Nadal in French Open final
Paris, (AP/UNB)- Stan Wawrinka battered the ball as if each swing would determine the outcome of his French Open semifinal against No. 1 Andy Murray.For much of their 4½ hours of compelling, lengthy and draining points, Murray was up to…
Wounded May vows to stay as UK PM
London, June 9 (AP/UNB) – Spectacularly punished by voters who took away her majority in Parliament, a politically wounded but defiant Theresa May soldiered on Friday as Britain’s prime minister, resisting pressure to resign after the failure of a high-stakes…
Brexit strategy for a weak UK Government
Ngaire Woods Oxford – As Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to form a new government, following an election in which her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority, she knows that, within days, she will also need to get down to…
Will May allow ally DUP to weaken climate action?
Responding to Friday’s news of a hung UK parliament and that the Conservative Party may govern with the support of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), James Orr, Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland Director said: “Under the DUP leadership Northern…
Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 in friendly before 95,000 fans
Melbourne, (AP/UNB) – Argentina gave new coach Jorge Sampaoli a winning debut on Friday, defeating Brazil 1-0 before 95,569 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a friendly.Defender Gabriel Mercado’s goal on the stroke of halftime helped end Brazil coach…
Why Jehadists are striking Iran now
In the early hours of June 7, a group of six people — five men and one woman — launched coordinated terrorist attacks against two sites in Tehran, hitting the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of the Islamic Republic’s founder,…
Trump tweets on Comey, declares ‘total vindication’
Washington – President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring “total and complete vindication.” –AP/UNB
33 BD nationals secure Myanmar president’s clemency
Dhaka – Thirty-three Bangladesh nationals have secured Myanmar President’s clemency as they were jailed in Myanmar for their illegal entry into the neighbouring country. -UNB
Beijing urged to sign loan deal on Padma rail project fast
Dhaka – The government has urged China again to sign the framework and loan agreements by mid-June for funding the Padma Bridge Rail Link project to facilitate the launching of the project by the current fiscal year.-UNB
ICC CT 17: New Zealand opt to bat first against Bangladesh
Dhaka, – New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in their 3rd and last group match of the 8th ICC Champions Trophy at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday.The match was delayed to start due…
Iran supreme leader: Attacks fuel hatred toward US, Saudis
Tehran – Iran’s Supreme Leader is saying that the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran will add to the hatred that Iranians harbor toward the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. –AP/UNB
UK media: May has no intention of resigning
London – The Latest on Britain’s parliamentary election (all times local): – AP/UNB
May’s UK election gamble backfires as Tories lose majority
London – British Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an early election backfired spectacularly as her Conservative Party lost its majority in Parliament, throwing British politics into chaos. – AP/UNB
Altidore starts at forward with Dempsey for US vs. Trinidad
Commerce City, (AP/UNB)- Jozy Altidore was paired with Clint Dempsey at forward as the American resumed World Cup qualifying on Thursday night against Trinidad and Tobago.Altidore replaced Bobby Wood, the only change from the lineup that started Saturday’s 1-1 exhibition…
UK Polls: PM greets Tulip, Rupa, Rushanara
Dhaka, Jun 9 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday congratulated Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and two Bangladesh-origin British politicians – Rushanara Ali and Dr Rupa Huq – for their win in the UK parliamentary polls…
Suspected terrorist killed in Savar ‘gunfight’
Savar, June 9 – An alleged terrorist was killed in a gunfight with police at Bhabanipur village in Birulia union here early Friday.
Crisis in the Gulf: Escalation or negotiation?
By James M. Dorsey Singapore, Jun 8 (IPS) – Turkey’s parliament is this week fast tracking the dispatch of up to 3,000 troops to Qatar, home to the country’s military base in the Middle East. Certain to stiffen Qatar’s resolve…
Hung parliament in UK: ‘Go’ – Corbyn; ‘Stability needed’- May
The Conservatives have failed to win an overall majority, and the UK is now set for a hung parliament, says the latest results show. It shows gains for the Labour Party after Thursday’s general election. This would be a humiliation…
Boko Haram attacks leave 13 dead in Nigeria
Maiduguri, Jun 08 (AP/UNB) – At least 13 people are dead after Boko Haram launched the deadliest attack in months on the northeast Nigeria city that is the birthplace of the extremist group, police said Thursday. The attack came just…
Poverty and the UK general election
In a modern election it is increasingly easy to get caught up in the drama of the campaigns and ignore the actual issues that lie beneath. There is often a lack of thoughtful expert analysis on the issues at hand,…
Trump offers help; UAE tightens squeeze on Qatar
U.S. President Donald Trump offered on Wednesday to help resolve a worsening diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab powers as the United Arab Emirates invoked the possibility of an economic embargo on Doha over its alleged support of terrorism.…
Britain votes as narrowing polls indicate 5 scenarios
Polls are open and voting is underway in a U.K. election dominated by Brexit, austerity and in the closing phases, security. The first indications of the result will come at 10 p.m. London time, when broadcasters will release an exit…
Korea leader warns North after latest missile launch
Seoul – North Korea’s latest launches of several suspected anti-ship missiles were short-range and landed well short of past efforts, but they still served as a defiant message for its enemies that Pyongyang will continue to pursue a weapons program…
Polls open in UK election after campaign marred by attacks
London – Polling stations opened across Britain on Thursday for national elections, amid heightened security worries following a series of terror attacks in what one senior police official described as “unprecedented times.” – AP/UNB
Banani rape: Police press charges against 5 accused
Dhaka – Police here on Thursday pressed charges against all the five accused in a case filed over the rape of two private university girls in a Banani hotel. -UNB
Climate decision could accelerate damage to Trump properties
Palm Beach – President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement could accelerate damage to his family’s real estate empire in the coming decades, especially his properties that lie just feet from the encroaching sea in…
Qatar releases initial report into alleged hack
DUBAI – Qatar has released an initial report into the alleged hack of its state-run news agency, an incident which helped spark a diplomatic crisis between the energy-rich country and Arab nations. – AP/UNB