Israel passes controversial 'nation-state' bill into law

Jerusalem (CNN)Making no mention of the values of equality and democracy, Israel has passed into law a highly controversial bill that serves to define the nature of the state of Israel, with critics slamming it as the "nail in the coffin" of Israeli democracy

Why the US is obligated to defend Montenegro

Washington (CNN)The country of Montenegro was thrust into the limelight after President Donald Trump was asked whether the US would come to the military aid of the most recent member of NATO.

Mark Zuckerberg clarifies his Holocaust comments

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to clarify his controversial comments about Holocaust deniers Wednesday afternoon, hours after he was quoted saying some deniers who post on Facebook aren't "intentionally getting it wrong."

Xi Jinping heads to Africa to clinch China's hold over the continent

Beijing, China (CNN)Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Africa this week as Beijing moves to further cement its role as one of the continent's closest economic and diplomatic allies.

UN seeks political solution to Rohingya crisis

United Nations special envoy of the secretary-general on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener has said the Rohingya crisis requires a political solution and stressed the importance of accountability for the crimes committed.

Use jute bags, break up with plastics: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday laid emphasis on increasing the use of jute-made products giving up plastic-made ones as plastic now has become a great threat to the environment globally.

AL allies for resolving quota problem without delay

Partners of the ruling Awami League-led alliance on Tuesday expressed concern over the situation centering the movement for reform in quota system for public jobs

DU teachers, students protest at attacks by BCL men

Teachers and students of History department of Dhaka University on Wednesday formed a human chain at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on the campus protesting at the assault on a student of the department.

Narsingdi SP, Raipura OC asked to bring illegally detained man to HC

The High Court Division on Tuesday directed the Narsingdi superintendent of police and the officer-in-charge of Raipura police station to bring an illegally detained man before it tomorrow.

Ex-FBI head James Comey urges public to vote Democratic

Washington (CNN)Former FBI Director James Comey is urging "all who believe in this country's values" to vote for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections