At least 29 killed in Mexico fireworks blast; 72 injured
Explosions ripped through a fireworks market north of Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 29 people and sending columns of smoke into the sky.
Berlin attack: ISIS claims it inspired truck assault at market
German authorities released a man and intensified their manhunt for the person who plowed a tractor-trailer truck into a crowd at a Berlin Christmas market, even as ISIS claimed Tuesday that it inspired the attack.
Trump strikes back at Bill Clinton: 'He doesn't know much'
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Bill Clinton on Tuesday after the former president said Trump "doesn't know much" in an interview with a local paper.
Bolivia: Human error caused crash that killed soccer team
Human error caused a November 28 plane crash that killed 71 people, including members of the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, the Bolivian government said Tuesday.
Michelle Obama: Why I am helping Trump
While Michelle Obama was a harsh critic of Donald Trump on the campaign trail, the first lady says in an interview that she is supportive of the country's incoming new leader.
Killings on border a grave concern, says PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the ‘incidents of death’ of innocent Bangladeshis along the border are a matter of grave concern.
Indonesia for int’l efforts
Indonesia would make efforts along with Bangladesh to sensitise international communities to create congenial ambiance by stopping persecution of religious minority in Rakhine state of Myanmar, officials said after the Indonesian foreign minister’ visit in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Law should be made for independent EC: JP
Jatiya Party on Tuesday placed a five-point proposal, including formulation of a law as stipulated in the constitution to form an independent election commission and ensure fair elections under it.
BNP finds EC circular fishy
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday claimed that the Election Commission issued a circular restricting electioneering by outsiders in Narayanganj City Corporation polls within 72 before the polling hours knowing that the party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, would go there.
Separate boards recommended for pry edn
A parliamentary committee on Tuesday recommended a separate textbook board for primary education and an education board for the Primary Education Completion Examinations.
