3,000 villagers prosecuted for Banshkhali killing
Three cases accusing over 3,000 people were filed on Tuesday over the Monday’s clash with police, in which four villagers were shot dead during protests against a move to construct a coal-based power plant at Banshkhali in Chittagong.
Trump looks to pass commander-in-chief test as rivals see weakness
Donald Trump is suddenly confronted with a test faced by every candidate with serious designs on the White House: He must prove he's fit and ready to be commander in chief.
Deep-seated animosity paves way for Armenia, Azerbaijan violence
On so little do the two countries concur. Not just now but historically as well.
'Whitey' Bulger's personal items to be auctioned -- including rat-shaped cup
Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's electronics, furniture, art and jewelry, including a replica Stanley Cup ring, will go up for auction in June with its proceeds going to victims' families, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts announced Monday.
NBR plans online access to ECR, POS to prevent VAT evasion
The tax authority has decided to establish online network between electronic cash registers or similar devices and its server to prevent value-added tax evasion by traders by altering the sales records.
SUJAN’S DEATH : DU students take to streets
Dhaka University students blocked Shahbagh intersection for two hours and a half on Monday afternoon, demanding fair trial in the killing of Sujan Mridha, a student of the university’s marketing department.
PROTEST AT COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT IN BANSHKHALI : 4 villagers killed in firing
At least four villagers were shot dead and 20 others, including 11 policemen, injured on Monday in a clash between the lawmen and villagers who were demonstrating against a move to construct a coal-fired power plant at Banskhali in Chittagong, police and witnesses said.
Tracking ISIS ambitions in Europe -- a threat years in the making
More than two years ago, the man who would export the terror of ISIS to Europe arrived in the Syrian city of Raqqa. His name was Abdelhamid Abaaoud, and he was from the Brussels neighborhood of Molenbeek.
Trump on potential war between Japan and North Korea: 'If they do, they do'
Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his belief that Japan should arm itself to deter a threat from North Korea rather than have the U.S. military protect the longtime ally against the rogue nuclear nation.
Azerbaijan claims ceasefire in deadly feud; Armenia says violence still going
A long-simmering, violent feud in Eurasia is now on pause -- at least according to one of the dueling countries.
