UK arrests Rwanda spy chief over alleged war crimes

UK officials arrested Rwandan intelligence chief Emmanuel Karenzi Karake at London's Heathrow Airport in "connection with war crimes" in a move that has outraged Rwandan government officials.

Lawmakers 'disappointed' with hostage policy reforms push legislation

Capitol Hill lawmakers on Tuesday slammed the anticipated White House hostage policy review and are pushing for more aggressive oversight of efforts to free Americans seized abroad.

Australian terrorists killed fighting for ISIS, teen wife says

Two of Australia's most infamous terrorists who left Australia to fight for ISIS have been killed, a close relative said.

HC grants Latif Siddique bails in 10 more cases

The High Court on Tuesday granted interim bails for six months to detained ruling Awami League MP Abdul Latif Siddique in 10 more cases filed against him for hurting ‘religious sentiments.’

Tk 1,100cr Janata loss in revised restructuring of Beximco loan Bank also submits Tk 666cr loan restructuring plan for Tharmex to BB

The Janata Bank has approved a revised proposal to restructure Tk 1,849.10 crore loans of BEXIMCO group which will increase the bank’s loss against the loans to Tk 1,122 crore from earlier estimated Tk 838 crore.

History of AL, independence inseparable, PM tells JS

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina said in parliament on Tuesday that the ruling Awami League was wading through all odds and obstacles towards its cherished goal.

Myanmar to return Razzak unconditionally: home minister

The state minister for home, Asaduzzaman Khan, on Tuesday said Myanmar has agreed to return abducted Border Guard Bangladesh member Nayek Abdur Razzak without any condition, reports United News of Bangladesh.

U.S., China begin annual dialogue under cloud of mistrust

This week more than 400 Chinese officials are descending on Washington for three days of political, security and economic talks.

Europe gives new Greek plan a cautious welcome

Greece needs more bailout cash from Europe or it will miss a payment to the International Monetary Fund due June 30, setting it on an unpredictable path that could lead out of the eurozone.

Obama uses N-word, says we are 'not cured' of racism

President Barack Obama used the n-word during an interview released Monday to make a point that there's still plenty of room for America to combat racism.