Controversial high-speed rail station opens in Hong Kong
It has been heralded as a vision of the future. A $10.75 billion infrastructure investment connecting Hong Kong with China's high-speed rail network.
Greater National Unity starts journey
Much talked-about ‘Greater National Unity’ started journey on Saturday asking the government to form a polls-time neutral government by September 30 through discussion with political parties for creating an atmosphere for a free, fair and neutral general election.
25 killed in attack on Iranian military parade
At least 25 people were killed and 60 others injured in an attack on a military parade in Iran's southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported, citing Deputy Governor-General of Khouzestan province Hossein Hosseinzadeh.
BNP leaders join Jatiya Oikya Prokriya rally
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other party leaders joined citizen rally organised by Jatiya Oikya Prokriya led by Dr Kamal Hossain at Dhaka Mohanagar Natyamancha in Dhaka on Saturday.
Police admit to knowing undercover officer was having sex with activist, campaigners say
UK police have admitted that supervisors knew about a long-term sexual relationship between an undercover officer and an environmental activist, campaigners said Friday.
Engaged in traffic control, student volunteers ignored, abused
Student volunteers, fielded to help control city traffic, find themselves helpless as transport drivers, including those of government offices, and pedestrians pay hardly any heed to their polite requests to follow traffic rules.
US sanctions Chinese military for buying Russian weapons
The US imposed sanctions Thursday against China's military for its purchases of Russian military equipment in a move US officials said is meant to punish Moscow for its "malign activities," including attacks on American elections.
ACC to revive TAC graft cases
The Anti-Corruption Commission has decided to reopen cases against the people who got clemency from the now-defunct Truth and Accountability Commission created by the army-backed caretaker government during 2007-08.
Holy Ashura today
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, will be observed in the country today with due religious fervour and solemnity.
South Korea's Moon: Further progress with North Korea will depend on the US
The North Korea ball is thoroughly back in Washington's court.
