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28 killed in Mexico floods

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Flooding set off by heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 28 people dead and more missing, and has caused landslides, damaged homes and highways, according to local authorities.... Read More


Pakistan says 23 of its troops, 200 on Afghan side killed in clashes

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Pakistan's military said on Sunday that 23 of its troops and more than 200 Taliban and affiliated fighters on the Afghan side were killed in border clashes overnight. "Precision fir... Read More


Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather series, and Father of the Bride, has died at 79, People Magazine reported, citing a family sp... Read More


North Korea flaunts most powerful missile at military parade

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- North Korea showed off its "most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade attended by top officials from Russia and China, Pyongyang's state media reported o... Read More


Seychelles votes in closely contested election

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Voters in Seychelles have been casting their ballots in a tightly fought presidential run-off between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader Patrick Herminie. Polls opened... Read More


China offers bounties for Taiwanese military officers info

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chinese authorities have placed bounties on 18 Taiwanese military personnel accused of conducting psychological operations and spreading messages Beijing considers "separatist." Pol... Read More


6 people in Haiti face acute hunger

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- More than half of Haiti's population is experiencing critical levels of hunger as armed groups tighten their grip across the Caribbean nation and the ravaged economy continues its do... Read More


Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Denmark plans to spend roughly 27.4 billion Danish kroner ($4.26bn) in an effort to shore up its defence capabilities in the Arctic and stave off threats made by United States Presid... Read More


People, not advisers, need safe exit from broken state: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said yesterday that members of the interim government do not require a "safe exit," rejecting growing speculation on th... Read More


Unseasonal rain hits BD as monsoon lingers

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Unseasonal rains have continued across Bangladesh over the past several days, disrupting normal life and prompting questions about the unusual weather pattern. "The rains are contin... Read More