Kabul hotel siege ends after 12 hours with 18 dead, Afghan officials say
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)Gunmen who raided the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul killed at least 18 people during a 12-hour standoff with security forces that ended Sunday, Afghan authorities said.
German political deadlock ends as SPD votes for coalition talks with Merkel
(CNN)Germany's leaders have taken a crucial step towards breaking a deadlock that has prevented the formation of a new government since elections four months ago.
Meet the Russian Winter Olympians fighting to clear their names
(CNN)He's one of Russia's most beloved athletes. Cross country skier Nikita Kryukov has dominated the sport's sprint events during an illustrious career and has won an Olympic gold medal, three World Championship golds and six World Cup gold medals
80pc honest people hate BNP: Quader
Reacting to Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders' claim that their party will get 80 per cent vote if the next election is held in a credible manner, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said 80 per cent conscious and honest people of the country hate BNP.
People seeing how judiciary protects its independence: Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday said people of the country are watching how the judiciary is protecting its independence
Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema ends with Akheri Munajat
The second phase of the 53rd Bishwa Ijtema, a congregation organised by Tabligh Jamaat, on the bank of the River Turag at Tongi in Gazipur, ended on Sunday morning with the Akheri Munajat (concluding prayer)
MP’s son found dead at NAM building
Son of Satkhira-1 constituency lawmaker Mustafa Lutfullah was found dead at NAM building adjacent to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban area in the capital
NARAYANGONG VIOLENCE Ivy improving, says doctor
The condition of Narayanganj city mayor Selina Hayat Ivy, who suffered brain hemorrhage after a clash with lawmaker Shamim Osman, was now stable and improving fast, doctors said on Saturday
Energy div for raising gas price for Lafarge cement
The government has initiated a move to increase the price of natural gas supplied to the multinational cement company LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited, formerly Lafarge Surma Cement, 15 years after signing the gas supply agreement with the company.
Rohingya man shot dead in Cox’s Bazar
A Rohingya man was gunned down by some unidentified miscreants at a Rohingya camp at Thaingkhali under Ukhia upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Friday night
