Bangkok, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) — A state-run newspaper says Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called the military’s investigation into the deaths of Rohingya Muslims found in a mass grave a “positive indication.”
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Donald Trump must apologise for comments – African Union
The organisation representing African countries has demanded that US President Donald Trump apologise after he reportedly called nations on the continent “shitholes”.
Trump derides protections to migrants from shithole countries
President Trump grew frustrated with lawmakers Thursday in the Oval Office when they discussed protecting immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal, according to several people briefed on the meeting. “Why are…
Myanmar army admits killings Rohingyas
Myanmar’s army has admitted for the first time its soldiers were involved in the killing of Rohingya Muslims in recent violence in Rakhine state.
Enough confusion for decades: Cauvery verdict in 4 weeks: Indian SC
New Delhi, Jan 10: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said its judgement pertaining to Cauvery water dispute among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and others would be delivered within four weeks.
Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day Wednesday
The historic Homecoming Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be observed on Wednesday. On January 10 in 1972, Bangabandhu returned to independent and sovereign Bangladesh after over nine and half months of captivity in a…
US revives its harmful drug war
Attorney General Sessions to Crack Down on Marijuana Jasmine L. Tyler US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reviving the US government’s out-of-date, ineffective, and counterproductive war on drugs. Today it was reported that he will rescind the 2013 Cole Memo,…
Trump’s ex-strategist Bannon regrets over response to bombshell book
Washington (CNN) Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said Sunday he regretted not responding sooner to comments attributed to him that were critical of Donald Trump Jr. in an explosive new book on the White House.
Arab League for UN resolution for Palestine state with capital Jerusalem
Arab foreign ministers are calling for international recognition of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, aiming to nullify a controversial US decision on the holy city’s status. Ayman Safadi, the Jordanian foreign minister, hosted a committee of…
11 Saudi princes arrested for holding anti-austerity protest
Dhaka, Jan 7 – Saudi authorities have arrested 11 princes for holding a protest at a royal palace in the capital Riyadh. The group were angered by the government’s decision to stop paying the water and energy bills of royals.…
US freezes payment to UN agency for Palestinian refugees
By Max Greenwood The Trump administration is reportedly freezing $125 million in funding to the United Nations (U.N.) agency charged with assisting Palestinian refugees amid frustrations over a lack of progress on a peace deal between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Tillerson ‘never questioned’ Trump’s mental health
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he has “never questioned”, President Trump’s mental health after the author of a controversial book said his staff saw him as a “child”.
Saudi Arabia intercepts missile near Yemen
Saudi Arabia on Friday intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen into the kingdom’s south, as Riyadh and its allies said the attack “proved” Iran’s support for Yemen’s Huthi rebels. The Riyadh-led military coalition fighting the rebels in Yemen in…
North Korea accepts Olympics talks offer, says South
North Korea has accepted an offer to attend high-level talks next week, South Korean officials have said. The meeting, on 9 January, will focus on finding a way for North Korean athletes to attend the Winter Olympic Games in South…
Rush to fix ‘serious’ computer chip flaws
Tech firms are working to fix bugs that could allow hackers to steal personal data from computer systems. Google researchers said there were “serious security flaws” in chips made by Intel, AMD and ARM, affecting devices which use them.
Pro-govt rallies in Iran after days of protest and unrest
Tens of thousands of Iranians took part in pro-government demonstrations in several cities across the country on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported, a move apparently seeking to calm nerves after a week of protests and unrest that have killed at…
Trump threatens stop to Palestinian aid
The US may stop aid payments to Palestinians who are “no long willing to talk peace”, President Trump said. On Twitter, Mr Trump said the United States received “no appreciation or respect” in return for its aid.
Pakistan summons US Ambassador over Trump tweet
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador, an embassy spokesman said Tuesday, a rare public rebuke after Donald Trump lashed out at Islamabad with threats to cut aid over “lies” about militancy. Ambassador David Hale was asked to go to the…
Iran protests have violent night; at least 13 dead overall
Tehran, Jan 2 (AP/UNB) — Protests across Iran saw their most violent night as “armed protesters” tried to overrun military bases and police stations before security forces repelled them, killing 10 people, Iranian state television said Monday.
Accidents rose 16%, fatalities 26% in 2017
Dhaka, Jan 1 – At least 4,284 people, including 516 women and 539 children, were killed and 9,112 others were injured in 3,472 road accidents across the country in the last year.
Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy – Iran’s Rouhani
Media captionVideo from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man Iranians are free to protest against the government but must not jeopardise security, President Hassan Rouhani has said after four days of…
Restoration of electoral system – Great challenge: BNP
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury thinks that restoration of country’s election system and people’s confidence would be the great challenge for the Election Commission in the year 2018. The election system has been broken and…
Year 2017 turns deadly for journalists in India
Nava Thakuria Guwahati, 30 Dec – As the year 2017 sets to bid adieu, India finds itself in an awkward position with the annual statistics of 12 journalists either murdered or killed in suspicious situations. The populous country, known as…
George Weah: From ghetto to football star to President
As a footballer, George Weah won accolades few could hope for, picking up the Ballon d’Or and seizing African Footballer of the Year on multiple occasions, alongside a raft of team honours. Fewer still would dare dream of leading their…
Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down
Apple has apologised after facing criticism for admitting it deliberately slows down some ageing iPhone models. The company now says it will replace batteries for less and will issue software in 2018 so customers can monitor their phone’s battery health.
Indian Lok Sabha okays bill against tripple-talaq
India’s powerful lower house of parliament has approved a bill making the practice of instant divorce illegal and punishable with up to three years imprisonment for offending husbands. The bill came months after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the Muslim…
Mainstreaming agrobiodiversity in sustainable food systems
Rome, Italy, 26 Dec – Bioversity International has recently published a book on mainstreaming agrobiodiversity in sustainable food systems. The book summarises evidence on the contribution of agricultural biodiversity to four interconnected dimensions: (1) diverse, healthy diets; (2) multiple benefits…
3 Pak soldiers killed in Kashmir: India reports commando action
Islamabad, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani officials said Tuesday that Indian fire across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region killed three Pakistani soldiers.
Switzerland President calls for referendum on EU relationship
Swiss President Doris Leuthard told a newspaper on Sunday that a national referendum on Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union would help clarify the country’s relationship with the free-trade zone. Tensions between Switzerland and the EU have increased in recent…
Dhaka North Mayoral race: Atiqul for AL ticket, Tabith lobbies with BNP
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Atiqul Islam, a former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has started campaign to contest the forthcoming by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) as an Awami League candidate…