The meteoric rise of one of the world's largest Ponzi schemes in Nigeria
In spite of the government's warnings against it, many Nigerians continue to invest in Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM), a Russian company that was responsible for one of the world's largest Ponzi schemes of all time.
Yahoo says data stolen from 1 billion accounts
Just when you think Yahoo's security issues can't get any worse, the company proves you wrong. Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) disclosed a new security breach on Wednesday that may have affected more than one billion accounts. The breach dates back to 2013 and is thought to be separate from a massive cybersecurity incident announced in September.
Cop's link to torching santal homes: Judicial probe ordered
The High Court Division on Wednesday directed Gaibandha chief judicial magistrate to hold a probe in 15 days and report whether the police took part in setting Santal homes ablaze after their eviction on November 6.
Numerical calculation of 1971 martyrs not possible: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said calculation of the number of 1971 martyrs or people who were killed during the Liberation War could not be done largely because of high number casualties in a short span of time.
No headway in making list of martyred intellectuals
The nation still does not know how many intellectuals lost their lives in the hands of Pakistani occupation army and its local death squads.
Bir Shreshtha Jahangir memorial museum cum library: Now under threat of river erosion
Erosion by the River Sugandha now threatens Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Captain Mahiuddin Jahangir Memorial Museum and Library in Barisal.
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.
