Russia: Syria establishes control over eastern Aleppo
The Syrian government has established control over eastern Aleppo, Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
Why is Rex Tillerson as secretary of state so controversial?
Boosters of Donald Trump's candidate to be the next secretary of state talk about his experience leading one of the world's largest companies -- and so do his detractors.
Protests erupt in Brazil over controversial 20-year austerity plan
Fierce protests erupted in 15 Brazilian cities Tuesday as the country's Senate approved a controversial 20-year austerity plan.
Rick Perry is Donald Trump's choice for energy secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be his nominee for energy secretary, multiple transition sources told CNN Tuesday, which would make him head of an agency he once sought to eliminate.
Myanmar to write its history without Rohingya
Myanmar's religious affairs ministry plans to write a book to prove the Rohingya are not indigenous to the country, as tensions grow over a brutal military crackdown on the Muslim minority.
PM seeks to identify cause, resources of extremism
Reaffirming her determination to stamp out extremism and terrorism, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called again to identify their cause and source of money to defeat these social vices.
SWIFT confirms new cyber thefts, hacking tactics
Cyber attacks targeting the global bank transfer system have succeeded in stealing funds since February’s heist of $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank as hackers have become more sophisticated in their tactics, according to a SWIFT official and a previously undisclosed letter the organisation sent to banks worldwide.
People asked to deposit donations in govt fund
The government has decided to accept donations from philanthropists who want to help Rohingya refugees recently entered the country fleeing Myanmar military crackdown on the ethnic minority community in Rakhine state.
No intention to disclose identity of internet users: Tarana
Posts and Telecommunications Division has no plan or intention to expose the identity of the people who visit pronography websites at their personal choice, state minister for posts and telecommunications Tarana Halim said on Tuesday.
Beijing 'seriously concerned' after Trump questions 'one China' policy
China has warned that it's "seriously concerned" after President-elect Donald Trump questioned whether the United States should keep its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of "one China."
