White House: Trump no longer expected to host Japanese prime minister
Washington (CNN)Though President Donald Trump was tentatively scheduled to play golf with Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe at his private course in Bedminster, New Jersey, this weekend, the White House says that is no longer being discussed.
10 things you need to know about iPhone X
Apple is betting its future on a $1,000 phone.On Tuesday, Apple (AAPL, Tech30) unveiled new smartwatches, an Apple TV and the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus at a press event. But the showstopper was a premium device called iPhone X, with a starting price that would have once seemed laughable for a phone: $999.
Myanmar must resolve Rohingya crisis: PM
Jatiya Sangsad on Monday night unanimously adopted a resolution urging the international community, including the United Nations, to mount strong diplomatic pressure on Myanmar government to take back Rohingya people, ensure their safe accommodation and give citizenship rights.
15 people missing, 25 injured as three launches capsize in river Padma
At least 15 people went missing and 25 others became injured as three launches anchored near Wapda launch jetty in Naria Upazila in Shariatpur capsized in river Padma on early Monday due to river erosion and strong current.
SC extends BGMEA Building demolition deadline by 23 days
The Appellate Division on Monday extended the deadline for demolishing the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association Building in the capital by 23 days.
Waterborne diseases break out in 32 flood hit dists
Outbreak of waterborne diseases increased sufferings of thousands of people as flood waters are receding at different parts of the country. Acute shortage of safe drinking water and the lack of sanitation facilities further complicated the situation for people in districts that were flooded since July.
Rain aggravates sufferings of fleeing Rohingyas
Intermittent heavy rains from Sunday night caused huge sufferings to Rohingays who entered or were trying to enter Bangladesh fleeing persecution and state sponsored violence in Myanmar. Many of them remained stranded along the no man’s land or spent days together under the open sky or in makeshift shelters by roads and highways entering Bangladesh amid the rains.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sets a template for other rogue states
(CNN)Among the many strides North Korea has made in its development of nuclear weapons it can add another disquieting distinction: the precedent it's set for other rogue states who covet nuclear weapons.
This is the destruction Irma left behind in Florida
(CNN)Hurricane Irma weakened as it pummeled Florida -- but the storm still packed a powerful punch, spawning torrential downpours, tornadoes and flash floods
UN passes fresh sanctions on North Korea
(CNN)The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution to impose new sanctions on North Korea on Monday --- a move that comes just one week after the rogue nation carried out its sixth and largest nuclear test.
