Russia defends close encounter with U.S. Navy missile destroyer
Russia acted "in accordance with international rules" when its unarmed fighter jets had two close encounters with the USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry said Thursday.
PM for exercising tolerance; discourages hurting religious sentiment
Extending her heartfelt greetings to all, including expatriate Bangladeshis on Pahela Baishakh, the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said everybody needs to exercise tolerance as it is essential for the country’s uninterrupted development.
Khaleda hopes for democracy in Bangla new year
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Thursday hoped that democracy would be restored in the Bangla new year, 1423, and called on all to move forward hand in hand for democracy.
Nation celebrates Pahela Baishakh
The nation celebrated its most colourful and traditional festival Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1423, on Thursday with much fanfare, festivity and enthusiasm together with a vow to build a secular, happy and prosperous Bangladesh.
Khulna jute mills workers get wage of 2 weeks
The workers of seven state-run jute mills in Khulna region got arrear wage of two weeks on Thursday and the remaining arrears in wage would be paid on Sunday.
Russian fighter jets get close to U.S. destroyer
Unarmed Russian fighter jets made two extremely close overflights this week of the USS Donald Cook, sailing in the Baltic Sea.
Can China get away with abducting people overseas?
J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based senior non-resident fellow with the University of Nottingham's China Policy Institute and editor-in-chief of Thinking-Taiwan.com -- which is affiliated with an organization founded by Taiwan President-elect Tsai Ing-wen. The views expressed are his own.
'Major milestone:' Paralyzed man regains control of hand
Nearly six years after being paralyzed from his chest down, Ian Burkhart has regained control of his right hand and fingers with the help of a computer chip implanted in his brain and other technology that bypass his spinal injury -- what his doctors hailed as a "major milestone" in the rapidly evolving field to help those with debilitating injuries.
Will Smith death: Surveillance video, police search offer clues
When police first described the slaying of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, their account of what unfolded was simple.
Cruz on Trump campaign: 'They're acting like union boss thugs'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday accused Donald Trump supporters of "acting like union boss thugs" in pursuit of the Republican Party nomination, saying during CNN's town hall that they are intimidating potential Republican National Convention delegates.
