Italy earthquake leaves 159 dead; rescuers racing against time
In the small Italian towns hit hard by a magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck in the middle of the night, rescuers feverishly dug through the rubble of downed homes and apartments looking for survivors.
Trump gets boost from Brexit leader as he aims for 'American independence'
Donald Trump hammered home his "America First" slogan on Wednesday by presenting the presidential election as a chance for voters to "re-declare American independence."
Kabul siege: 12 killed in attack on American University
Twelve people were killed in an attack on a university in Kabul, the Afghan capital, a spokesman for the Chief of Kabul Police tells CNN.
North Korea missile test earns Kim Jong Un's praise
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un considers Wednesday's test firing of a submarine-based ballistic missile the "greatest success and victory," the country's state-run news agency reported.
Clinton's health is fine, but what about Trump?
As Donald Trump and his allies attempt to raise dubious questions over Hillary Clinton's health, the Republican nominee has invited new scrutiny into his own medical history.
BNP wants to divert country’s course: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said BNP is planning to divert the country to another direction by including war criminals and their children into its new central committee.
Scrap Rampal power projects: Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday demanded cancellation of the all coal-fired power plant projects at Rampal terming the move anti-people, anti-state, imprudent, illogical and non-profitable saying that the projects would definitely destroy the Sunderbans.
Myanmar quake jolts Bangladesh
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and its shockwave jolted different parts, including the capital in Bangladesh, on Wednesday afternoon.
Do not break discipline, Annisul tells utility agencies
Dhaka north city mayor Annisul Huq on Wednesday asked utility agencies not to break discipline during implementation of any development project in the city corporation area.
7 banks face Tk 6,233cr provision shortfall
Seven banks including scam-hit BASIC and Sonali banks faced a provision shortfall of Tk 6,233.14 crore against their general and defaulted loans as of June 30, 2016.
