Ending the debate on quota system

THE government has a two-tier administration system. The upper tire is the central secretariat at the national level consisting of the ministries and divisions to provide policies and to perform clearing-house functions

Trump legal team brings fresh firepower to reset with Mueller

(CNN)President Donald Trump, stung by reports that he couldn't attract top-notch lawyers, personally pushed for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to add a dose of star power to his bare-bones legal team, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Red Cross employee killed in an attack in Yemen

(CNN)A humanitarian aid worker was shot and killed in Yemen on Saturday morning after an attack on his vehicle, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.

Verne Troyer, 'Mini-Me' in Austin Powers films, dies at 49

(CNN)Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me in two of the Austin Powers comedy films, has died at the age of 49, according to statements posted to his social media accounts Saturday.Troyer was 49. No cause of death was immediately released.

Inspectors visit site of suspected chemical attack in Syria after delays

(CNN)Chemical weapons experts finally collected samples in the besieged Syrian city of Douma on Saturday, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said, after waiting for days to access the site of a suspected gas attack.

Summit offers last hope for families divided by Korean War

Seoul (CNN)A breakthrough. A stepping stone. A mistake.However you see the upcoming meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's President Moon Jae-in

Nor’wester kills eight

At least eight people were killed during nor’wester which, coupled with thunderbolts, lashed different parts of the country in 24 hours ending Wednesday afternoon

QUOTA REFORM Protesters give a week to withdraw cases

Protesters for reduction of quota in public service recruitment on Wednesday extended for seven more days their ultimatum to the authorities to withdraw all cases filed against unnamed protesters or to face tougher protests

2 deadlines missed to upgrade weather forecasting system

Bangladesh Meteorological Department is set to miss yet another deadline for automatizing its thunderstorm and lightning forecast systems.

Trump bullish on North Korea talks, but willing to walk away

West Palm Beach, Florida (CNN)President Donald Trump offered a bullish view on Wednesday of his planned talks with North Korean despot Kim Jong Un, insisting he's positioned to accomplish what his predecessors could not.