21 children, 2 adults killed in fire at Malaysian school
Kuala Lumpur (CNN)A fire that broke out at a school in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur killed at least 21 students, who were aged between 13 and 17 years old, officials said.
Clinton: It's time to abolish the Electoral College
New York (CNN)Hillary Clinton told CNN on Wednesday that it is time to abolish the Electoral College, part of a sweeping interview where the former Democratic nominee sought to explain why she lost the 2016 election.
Myanmar must take back its nationals: PM
Describing the atrocities unleashed by the Myanmar military as ‘acts against humanity and violation of human rights’, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Rohingya refugees are Myanmar nationals and it must take its citizens back.
Rohingya influx swells
Rohingya influx into Bangladesh swelled further on Tuesday with charities warning of an unfolding humanitarian crisis as Bangladesh pushes for a diplomatic solution to close the floodgates.
No mark deduction for 2nd time admission seekers: HC
The High Court on Tuesday stayed a government order for deduction of five marks from the aggregate score of the second-time admission seeker of medical and dental courses for this year. A vacation bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Jahangir Hossain also issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why the order would not be declared illegal.
Rice prices soar further
Rice prices shot up further by Tk 10 per kg on an average in one month, hurting consumers, particularly the country’s poor and the low-income groups. Rice prices steadily rose in last five months though the government imported the staple to keep the market stable.
Schoolgirl’s death in road accident sparks protest in city
Residents of the city’s Kazipara area kept the Mirpur-Farmgate road blocked for about one and a half hours till 2:00pm on Tuesday following the death of a 12-year-old schoolgirl there.
How Singapore elected a president without a vote
Singapore (CNN)Singaporeans were meant to go to the polls at the end of next week to vote for a new president, but they'll no longer have the chance, with only one candidate qualifying for the race.
Trump says UN North Korea sanctions are 'not a big deal'
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump and congressional lawmakers signaled on Tuesday that more steps need to be taken to rein in North Korea's rapidly developing nuclear program despite the United Nations Security Council's unanimous vote to pass additional sanctions on the rogue nation.
Florida official: Death toll rises to 12 in state
(CNN)As night fell Tuesday, many people from South Carolina to Florida were staying in darkened homes, dealing with fallen trees and blocked roadways, and hoping they could find gas.
