November2017
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Migration to UK plunges in year after Brexit, driven by EU citizens
Nov 30, 2017Net migration to Britain fell sharply in the 12 months after last year’s Brexit referendum, with more than three-quarters of the drop due to EU citizens leaving and fewer arriving, official data showed on Thursday. Net... -
Hezbollah emerges a winner from Mideast turmoil, alarming foes
Nov 30, 2017When Iran declared victory over Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, it hailed the “strong and pivotal” role played by Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement. The praise, contained in a top general’s letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader in... -
U.S. intel committee subpoenas comedian in Russia election meddling probe
Nov 30, 2017A New York comedian has been compelled to appear before a House Intelligence Committee investigating suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election where he will likely face questions about acting as a go-between for Wikileaks... -
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be ‘utterly destroyed’ in case of war
Nov 30, 2017The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be “utterly destroyed” if war were to break out after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range, in violation of U.N.... -
Passenger train derails in Spain, 21 hurt
Nov 30, 2017A passenger train derailed in the Spanish province of Seville on Wednesday, leaving 21 people injured, one seriously, according to the Andalusia emergency services. The medium-distance train was traveling between Malaga and Seville and slid off... -
Pope Francis arrives in Bangladesh
Nov 30, 2017Pope Francis has arrived in Dhaka for a three-day official visit President Md Abdul Hamid received him at Shahjalal International Airport. welcome #PopeFrancis to beautiful #Bangladeshpic.twitter.com/DGXNdWy6yu — Rafiuzzaman Sifat (@Murasi_9) November 30, 2017 During his visit... -
Cristiano Ronaldo climbs Instagram ranks, Selena Gomez most-followed
Nov 30, 2017Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram’s top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform. Ronaldo,... -
Bravo takes Comilla Victorians on top in BPL
Nov 30, 2017A superb bowling display by Dwayne Bravo saw Comilla Victorians to record a 12-run victory over holders Dhaka Dynamites in the 34th match of AKS Bangladesh Premier League T20 held on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury... -
Aussie ‘adults’ don’t need curfew – Lehmann
Nov 30, 2017Australian coach Darren Lehmann says he can’t envisage ever slapping a curfew on his players, who were “grown men”, after England opted to ban their team being out after midnight. The England decision followed Jonny Bairstow’s... -
Allardyce and Pardew set for Premier League returns
Nov 30, 2017Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew could both return to the Premier League as managers of Everton and West Bromwich Albion respectively as soon as Wednesday, according to British media reports. With both clubs just two points...