NILARDI MURDER : Emails sent from Ctg, FBI men meet DB

Investigators made little progress into the murder of blogger Niladri Chatterjee, besides collecting some samples from the crime scene and meeting members of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation who are set to help in the investigations.

Barack Obama: U.S. credibility on the line in Iran nuclear deal

President Barack Obama says the United States' credibility -- beyond just the specifics of the negotiations and his tenure in the White House -- is on the line as Congress votes on the Iran nuclear deal.

Stampede at Indian temple kills 10; dozens injured

A stampede left at least 10 people dead early Monday morning during religious celebrations in eastern India, authorities said.

South Korea warns North will pay 'harsh price' over DMZ landmine blast

The South Korean military says North Korea will pay a "harsh price" for a landmine blast that wounded two South Korean soldiers last week. "North Korea will pay a harsh price proportionate to the provocation that North Korea made," said Maj. Gen. Koo Hong-mo, director of operations of the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Ferdousi Priyabhashini receives death threat

The police launched an inquiry after anonymous caller on Saturday threatened sculptor Ferdousi Priyabhashini with ‘dire consequences’ within 48 hours.

Blogger murder triggers outcry home, abroad

Major political parties including BNP, local and international organisations including United Nations and many countries condemned the murder of blogger-writer Niladri Chatterjee and urged the government to bring the killers to justice at the earliest.

Donald Trump's 'blood' comment about Megyn Kelly draws outrage

Donald Trump's feud with Megyn Kelly escalated Friday night when he said the Fox News host had "blood coming out of her wherever" at this week's Republican debate, resulting in swift condemnation from conservatives and a major political event pulling its invitation to him.

Can the Singapore success story last another 50 years?

For a tiny country with few natural resources, the Republic of Singapore is an exceptional success story.On its 50th anniversary, the city-state certainly has much to celebrate.

Soudelor drenches China, downgraded to tropical storm

Typhoon Soudelor pounded Taiwan with fierce winds and torrential rain Saturday, killing five people before barreling on to China as a tropical storm.

U.S. service member among more than 50 killed in Afghanistan attacks

More than 50 people -- including 27 students at a police academy and one U.S. service member -- were killed in three separate attacks in Afghanistan on Friday, according to U.S. and Afghan officials.