Philippines vs. China: Court to rule on South China Sea fight
A international tribunal will hand down a landmark ruling Tuesday in a case that will have major implications for one the world's biggest geopolitical flashpoints -- the South China Sea.
Cameron's musical exit: 'Winnie the Pooh' or 'West Wing?'
In what might be the best hot mic moment of the year -- and there have been a few to choose from -- David Cameron was caught humming a little tune to himself shortly after he announced Theresa May would become the next UK Prime Minister.
Dallas trauma surgeon: 'This killing, it has to stop'
Dr. Brian H. Williams, a trauma surgeon at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, was on duty last Thursday night when wounded police officers began to arrive in the ER.
Tests for Theresa May, Britain's next Prime Minister
Things have been going Theresa May's way lately. As a Remainer, she was on the losing side of the EU Referendum vote. But then she became the first of David Cameron's team to announce her bid to succeed him as Prime Minister and soon most of her rivals self-combusted.
North Korea closes only communication channel with U.S.
North Korea said Monday it has decided to close its only direct diplomatic link with Washington, a move made days after the United States slapped sanctions on the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, and other officials over human rights abuses.
Fighting extremism: Govt weighs what US help to take
The government said on Monday that it was assessing what type of assistance Bangladesh required to contain violent extremism as the US government renewed its offer of help in addressing the challenge both the countries were facing.
Ministers asked to keep vigil against militant attacks
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked her cabinet colleagues to keep vigil all the time and launch ‘intensive campaigns’ against militancy among people from every walk of life amidst fear that more militant attacks might take place.
AL, allies vow to root out extremism
Leaders and activists of the ruling alliance, socio-cultural organisations and professional bodies on Monday took a fresh vow to resist and root out extremism.
NBR to review double taxation treaties amid controversy
The National Board of Revenue has decided to review the Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaties the country signed with different countries in a bid to make those treaties up-to-date,
Remittance drops below $15b-mark
The country’s inward remittance decreased by 2.55 per cent year-on-year dropping below US$ 15 billion in the just concluded fiscal year 2015-16 due mainly to declining trend in the global oil price.
