London elects Sadiq Khan, first Muslim mayor, after ugly campaign
Sadiq Khan, a practicing Muslim and Labour Party politician, has been elected mayor of London, marking a political milestone in the Western world.
Sanders leaves door open to being Clinton's VP
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday he plans to keep fighting for the Democratic nomination all the way to the convention in Philadelphia, but did not slam the door shut on possibly joining Hillary Clinton's ticket.
How Ted Cruz was out-outsidered by Donald Trump
Ted Cruz was always the Washington outsider. He just wasn't the Washington outsider Republicans wanted.
Saudi prince: Getting nukes an option if Iran breaks deal
In a reflection of the change and churn in the Middle East, former high-level officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel -- nations that have no formal diplomatic ties -- spoke publicly about their shared sense of Iran as a threat, their differences on Palestinians and the role the United States plays in their chaotic region.
Kenya to close refugee camps, displacing more than 600,000
Kenya will close all refugee camps, a move that would displace more than 600,000 people living there, the government announced Friday.
Left leaders for united movement to curb militancy
Left leaders at a roundtable in the city on Friday called on all the left, democratic and progressive political parties to get united and wage movements against militants responsible for a series of targeted homicides across the country.
More budgetary allocation for rural workers demanded
Bangladesh Khetmajur Samiti on Friday demanded that the government increase allocation for the advancement of rural labours and marginalised people in remote areas of the country in the upcoming national budget.
Garlic prices pushed up ahead of Ramadan
Garlic prices continued to rise on the city’s kitchen markets ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, with the prices of the item climbing by Tk 20-Tk 30 a kg over the week.
RU professor killing: Ex-RU students hold protests in capital
Former students of Rajshahi University on Friday afternoon formed a human chain in front of National Museum in the capital, demanding immediate trial in the gruesome murder of RU professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee.
North Korea puts on once-in-a-generation political event
North Korea, one of the world's most secretive nations, is putting on its biggest political event in 36 years.
