6 takeaways from Donald Trump's New York Times meeting
President-elect Donald Trump brushed aside his campaign promises to jail Hillary Clinton, batted away questions about conflicts of interest over his business empire and denounced the neo-Nazi movement that is celebrating his victory.
Japan tsunami triggers rare tidal waves
The strong earthquake and resulting tsunami in eastern Japan Monday did not result in significant damage or casualties, but it did produce an interesting and rare phenomenon known as a "tidal bore."
Computer scientists urge Clinton campaign to challenge election results
Hillary Clinton's campaign is being urged by a number of top computer scientists to call for a recount of vote totals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to a source with knowledge of the request.
Colombian government, FARC reach new peace agreement
Colombia's government and the FARC rebel group will sign a peace deal, according to a joint statement announced Tuesday by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in a televised address.
HC asks govt to explain attack on Santals
The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to explain in two weeks why the recent eviction of 2,500 Santals from their ancestral land at Gobindaganj, now Shahebganj-Bagda Farm of Rangpur Sugar Mills Ltd, would not be declared illegal.
Military crackdown in Myanmar: Rohingyas continue to enter thru Teknaf
Over 200 more Rohinyas entered Bangladesh through Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday taking to over 1,200 the number Myanmar ethnic minority people sneaking into the country over the past week, said officials and local people.
30 burnt in fire at Ashulia factory
At least 30 woman workers, mostly minor girls, received burn injuries as a gas-lighter factory caught fire at Zirabo under Ashulia on the outskirts of the capital Tuesday afternoon.
Army, air force honour their heroes of ‘71
Freedom fighters of the Bangladesh Army and Air Force and their descendants were accorded separate receptions on Tuesday.
BNP nominates Shakhawat for NCC polls
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday declared Shakhawat Hossain Khan, former Narayanganj District Bar Association president, as the party’s mayoral candidate for Narayanganj City Corporation polls.
Donald Trump outlines policy plan for first 100 days
President-elect Donald Trump unveiled plans Monday for his first 100 days in office, including proposals related to immigration, trade deals and defense policy, using a video published online to briefly outline his proposals.
