Mike Pence on personal email use: 'No comparison' to Clinton
Vice President Mike Pence defended his use of a personal email account to conduct state business while he was Indiana's governor, saying "there's no comparison" between his situation and the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server that rocked the 2016 presidential campaign.
China's 'unofficial' sanctions rattle South Korea
South Korean businesses were rattled Friday by signs that the deployment of a controversial U.S. missile system in the country could spark a travel boycott by China.
EU parliament urges visas for US citizens visiting Europe
Members of the European Parliament have called for the European Commission to impose visas on US citizens visiting Europe amid an ongoing dispute over visa restrictions against five EU nations.
Suspected chemical attack in Mosul, Red Cross says
Twelve residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from a suspected chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
Prescriptions still illegible
Doctors across continue writing prescription illegibly as the Directorate General of Health Services and Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council seem to be indifferent to fully implement High Court directives for ensuring that doctors prescribe in capital letters in a legible manner.
Two Bangladeshi youths shortlisted for Commonwealth Awards
Two Bangladesh nationals — Towfique Ahmad Khan and Ukhengching Marma — are among 17 finalists drawn from 13 countries for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Awards, according to a statement issued by the Commonwealth.
BNP goes by ‘wait and see’ policy
Bangladesh Nationalist Party seems to go by ‘wait and see’ strategy as to if it will take part in the next parliamentary elections under the party in power or forge street agitation for an inclusive and credible election under a neutral government.
Constitution to determine BNP’s joining election-time government, says Quader
Ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that the constitution would determine whether BNP would be able to be in the election time government.
GULSHAN CAFÉ ATTACK Investigation to be closed by this year
Dhaka Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism and transnational crime unit chief Monirul Islam said on Friday that the investigation into the extremist attack on a Gulshan café on July 1, 2016 would be completed by this year.
Dow soars 300 points, closes above 21,000 for the first time
Wall Street gave President Trump's first speech to Congress a standing ovation. The Dow soared 303 points to close above 21,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday. The milestone comes barely a month after the Dow hit 20,000 for the first time.
