Source: Boeing officials think debris found off Reunion looks like part of 777
Debris found in the western Indian Ocean on Wednesday appears to be part of a Boeing 777, the same model as Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that disappeared in 2014, according to a source close to the investigation.
Spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard granted parole
Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard has been granted parole and will be released from an American jail on Nov. 21, his lawyer announced Tuesday.
Facebook is now the world's most-used tech product
At the end of June, nearly 1.5 billion people used Facebook (FB, Tech30) at least once a month, the company reported on Wednesday. That's more than any other technology product in the world, including Microsoft's (MSFT, Tech30) ubiquitous Windows operating system.
The man who wouldn't hand over bin Laden to the U.S.
He is as mysterious in his reported death as he was mysterious in life. Mullah Omar, one of the world's most wanted men, died in a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, more than two years ago, according to Afghan government officials. U.S. officials say they believe this to be a "credible" account.
Ex-prison worker Joyce Mitchell's confession: Sex, a painting and a plan
Former prison worker Joyce Mitchell pleaded guilty this week in relation to her role in the sensational June escape of two inmates in upstate New York. As part of her plea, she submitted detailed statements of her involvement with the convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt.
Deep depression turns cyclonic storm Komen: Danger signal No 7 in 7 districts, 2 ports
All maritime ports in Bangladesh have been asked to hoist danger signal number 7 as cyclonic storm Komen is likely to hit six southern districts by this afternoon, a special weather bulletin of the Met office said Wednesday night.
NBR to facilitate e-payment of large tax thru banks
The National Board of Revenue is going to introduce a new e-payment software, replacing the old one to facilitate large taxpayers to pay any amount of tax online through their bank accounts, officials said.
MILKY MURDER: Little progress in two years of investigation
Investigation into the murder of Juba League leader Riazul Haque Khan Milky murder is progressing at sluggish pace as the Criminal Investigation Department, charged with further investigation, failed to make any noteworthy development although two years have elapsed since the murder.
BNP unhappy over SQC verdict
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday said the party was ‘disappointed, surprised and saddened’ at the Supreme Court Appellate division holding up the International War Crimes Tribunal’s verdict of death sentence against party standing committee member Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury for war crimes.
Taliban supremo Mullah Omar ‘is dead’
The leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Mohammed Omar, has died, Afghan officials say, but the militant group has not commented on the claim. The reclusive leader died two to three years ago, Afghan government and intelligence sources said. No further details were released.
