Rash of snubs complicates US diplomacy
When American presidents and vice presidents travel abroad, they are accustomed to a reception reflecting their status as leaders of the free world.
French officer injured in arrest of women planning attack, official says
Three women who were likely planning an "imminent and violent" attack were arrested near Paris on Thursday, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said.
South China Sea: China building more islands?
Is China building more islands in the disputed waters of the South China Sea?
Texas high school shooting: Girl shooter dead, 2 injured
A 14-year-old freshman shot and killed herself after wounding another female student at Alpine High School in west Texas, authorities said Thursday.
Muhith okays VAT waiver on OMS dealers’ commission
The National Board of Revenue has decided to waive value-added tax on dealers’ commission which they get for operating open market sales or other fair price programmes of the government, officials said.
HC questions BTRC order on Citycell users’ switch over
The High Court on Thursday asked the telecom regulator to explain why its notice asking the subscribers of the mobile phone operator Citycell to switch to other operators would not be declared illegal.
Eid journey: Ferry service disruption continues
The disruption of ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route continued on Thursday causing immense sufferings to home-goers ahead of Eid-up-Azha as the authority could not reinstall two landing stations at Daulatdia.
Zia’s Swadhinata Padak: BNP announces demo for Saturday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday announced countrywide demonstration for Saturday to protest at the removal of Swadhinata Padak conferred on late president Ziaur Rahman, also the BNP founder, from national museum.
Fake currency gangs on the prowl ahead of Eid
Like in previous years, gangs producing fake currency notes have become active in the country ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, especially targeting the sacrificial animal markets.
Obama, Duterte exchange 'pleasantries' after spat
President Barack Obama exchanged "pleasantries" with his Philippines counterpart on Wednesday following an ugly outburst earlier this week that led to a cancellation of formal talks between the two leaders.
