Thursday, 28 Mar, 2024

International

Syria-fuelled violence kills 3 in Lebanon

DHAKA: Three people were killed overnight in fighting in the north Lebanese city of Tripoli, security sources said on Sunday, raising to nine the death toll in 24 hours of violence fuelled by sectarian tensions over Syria’s civil war.The clashes between Tripoli’s Alawite minority,

HRW urges Saudi Arabia to probe violence in illegals crackdown

DHAKA: Human Rights Watch on Sunday urged Saudi authorities to launch a probe into violence that accompanied a crackdown launched last month against illegal migrant workers.It also warned of a ‘humanitarian disaster’ if the workers remain held in deportation centres across the Gulf

Thousands take part in Ukraine protests

DHAKA: Thousands of pro-Europe demonstrators are marching through the Ukrainian capital in protest at president Viktor Yanukovych’s refusal to sign an EU trade deal.Crowds gathered in a park before moving toward Kiev’s Independence Square, in defiance of a court order banning rallies

Republicans in Northern Ireland look to Taliban for weapons

DHAKA: Taliban-inspired technology is boosting the capacity of dissident republicans to wage war against the security services, with the discovery of advanced weaponry never seen before in Northern Ireland.Independent on Sunday reveals, reports The Times of India.The degree of technical

Iran seeks better cooperation with Saudi Arabia

DHAKA: Iran said on Sunday it wanted stronger cooperation with US ally Saudi Arabia, as it seeks to ease concerns among Gulf Arab neighbours about a potential resurgence in its influence following a nuclear deal with world powers.Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, on a tour of Gulf

Bedouins protest over Israel’s resettlement plan

DHAKA: Bedouin Arabs living in Israel have been protesting in the Negev Desert and towns and cities over government plans to resettle them.Thousands joined what was termed a ‘day of rage’ in the Negev itself, Haifa, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.The Bedouin say the plan will force

9 killed in Indonesian flooding, landslide

DHAKA: Nine people were killed after flooding and a landslide hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, an official said on Sunday.‘Heavy rains from Saturday evening till night triggered a landslide in the hilly area of Berastagi sub-district in North Sumatra,’ National Disaster Mitigation

Death toll up to 26 in Syrian strike

DHAKA: Syrian activists say the death toll from a government helicopter strike on a rebel-held town near the northern city of Aleppo has risen to 26 people, including four children.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says a military helicopter targeted a compound of the

Jewish, Muslim worshipers clash on Temple Mount

DHAKA: Clashes broke out between Jewish and Muslim worshipers at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Sunday morning, prompting police to close the site to Jewish worshipers.According to Army Radio, a group of Jewish worshipers visiting the Temple Mount began singing Hanukka songs and

2 dead in Thai political violence

DHAKA: A ‘red shirt’ Thai government supporter was shot and killed early on Sunday, raising the death toll to two from political violence in Bangkok as protesters intensified a week-long bid to topple prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.Police called in military back-up to protect

Hagel voices US concern over new Egyptian law

DHAKA: US defence secretary Chuck Hagel telephoned his Egyptian counterpart on Saturday to voice US concerns about a new Egyptian law that curbs protests and has prompted the arrest of a group of Egyptian girls and political activists.A spokesman said, The Jerusalem Post publishes this

Mortar hits French school in Damascus

DHAKA: A mortar shell hit the French school in the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, while classes were in session, but caused no injuries.A school official told media, reports TDS.‘A mortar shell landed on the chimney of a classroom around 9:00am (0700 GMT). No one was hurt but the

Iran, powers to meet next week on nuclear deal

DHAKA: Envoys of Iran and six world powers will meet next week to start working out steps to implement a deal under which Tehran is to curb its nuclear program in return for some respite from sanctions.A top Iranian negotiator said, reports The Jerusalem Post.The landmark November 24

Thai ‘Red Shirt’ rally ends after violence

DHAKA: Leaders of the pro-government ‘Red Shirts’ on Sunday ordered tens of thousands of their supporters to end a mass rally in Bangkok after violence left at least one person dead and dozens more wounded.‘In order to avoid further complicating the situation for the government, we

Thai PM safely leaves police complex stormed by protesters

DHAKA: Anti-government protesters broke into the compound of a police sports club on Sunday where Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra had been during the morning, but she was able to leave the premises and went to an undisclosed location.An aide said, reports The Straits Times.In

Iraq funeral suicide bomb kills 12, wounds 25

DHAKA: A suicide bombing at the funeral of the son of a tribal leader and anti-Al-Qaeda militiaman killed 12 people and wounded 25 others in central Iraq on Sunday.Iraq officials said, reports The Straits Times.The funeral had been for Mudher al-Shallal al-Araki, who was killed in a

Ukraine braces for new mass protests

DHAKA: Ukrainian opposition leaders have called for new mass protests against president Viktor Yanukovich’s refusal to sign a trade deal with the EU.They are demanding new elections, and the impeachment of the president.Rallies continued through the night, with thousands gathered on the

Indian probe begins journey to Mars

DHAKA: India’s mission to Mars has embarked on its 300-day journey to the Red Planet.Early on Sunday the spacecraft fired its main engine for more than 20 minutes, giving it the correct velocity to leave Earth’s orbit.It will now cruise for 680m km, setting up an encounter with its

Troops deployed amid Bangkok clashes

DHAKA: Troops have been deployed in the Thai capital Bangkok to support riot police shielding official buildings from anti-government protesters.Witnesses said tear gas had been fired as protesters tried to breach barricades outside Government House.Activists have threatened to enter key

Scottish copter crash death toll rises to 8

DHAKA: Authorities found eight bodies Saturday in the ruins of a Glasgow pub struck by a police helicopter and feared more would be discovered as they slowly explored the unstable building.But it might have been much worse, according to a senior journalist who saw the crash, reports