Hillary Clinton's lead in popular vote nears 2 million
Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote is now nearing 2 million votes, approaching the milestone as the campaign begins to hear from scientists who want to see a recount in several states.
Pakistan says Indian shelling kills 9 in Kashmir bus attack
Cross-border shelling hit a passenger bus and killed at least nine people Wednesday in the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir, police said, as clashes between India and Pakistan escalate in the disputed territory.
Mosul completely surrounded by Iraqi-led troops, paramilitary forces say
Mosul is now entirely surrounded by Iraqi-led forces, an alliance of paramilitary groups said Wednesday, more than a month since the operation was launched to seize control of the key city from ISIS militants.
U.K. economy to grow at slowest pace since 2009
The Brexit black hole is starting to take shape. The U.K. will be forced to borrow an extra £58.7 billion ($72.6 billion) over the next five years because of an economic slowdown triggered by its vote to leave the European Union, according to the Office of Budget Responsibility.
More Rohingyas flee to Teknaf
About 200 Rohingyas were floating on the river Naff for 48 hours till Wednesday afternoon in a desperate move to enter Bangladesh fleeing violence against the religious minority community in Myanmar while a regional commander-level courtesy meeting was held between the border guards of Bangladesh and Mynamar in Cox’s Bazar.
BNP once again seeks president’s appointment
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday once again sought appointment of president Abdul Hamid to discuss with him the party’s recent proposals on constituting a new Election Commission.
Rohingya influx: Myanmar envoy summoned
The Bangladesh government on Wednesday summoned Myanmar ambassador Myo Myint Than and conveyed deep concern at the continued deteriorating situation in the Rakhine state that caused influx in which thousands of distressed Myanmar’s citizens including women,
Mahmudur Rahman freed on bail
Dainik Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman was on Wednesday released on bail after he had been detained in jail for 43 months in nine cases that were filed against him since arrest in April 2013.
One dies, 20 in critical condition
One of the Ashulia factory fire victims died while undergoing treatment at Intensive Care Unit of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Wednesday.
One dies, 20 in critical condition
One of the Ashulia factory fire victims died while undergoing treatment at Intensive Care Unit of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Wednesday.
