January2018
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No end to violence against rohingya as refugees continue to flee to Bangladesh
Jan 6, 2018This week, Rohingya refugees were still arriving in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – the New Year bringing no end to the reports of violence and fears, which forced them to flee their homes in Myanmar. A major... -
Globes newcomer Timothee Chalamet shoots for the stars
Jan 6, 2018Virtually unknown a year ago, Timothee Chalamet is the very definition of a breakout star, featuring in two of 2017’s hottest movies and vying Sunday for a Golden Globe. The 22-year-old New Yorker has been showered... -
Tamim Iqbal shows early form in practice match
Jan 6, 2018Southpaw opener Tamim Iqbal, representing the BCB Red team, showed his early form ahead of the Tri-nation series as he slammed a brilliant century against BCB Green team in the first practice match at Sher-e-Bangla National... -
11 princes arrested in Saudi Arabia for protesting at ruling palace
Jan 6, 2018Saudi police have arrested 11 princes for protesting at the ruling palace in Riyadh and refusing to leave, sources confirmed to Sabq local online news on Saturday. The princes protested over the decision of the Saudi... -
Egypt ordered the detention of four men pending an investigation into a hot air balloon crash
Jan 6, 2018A South African man died and an Argentinian and two French tourists were being treated in hospital. A number of other tourists were also taken to Luxor International Hospital but released after a few hours. The... -
Passengers evacuated after planes collide at Toronto’s Pearson Airport
Jan 6, 2018Fire and emergency services responded to the collision between the two planes from Sunwing Airlines and Westjet Airlines. Dozens of passengers were evacuated from an aircraft at Toronto’s Pearson Airport late on Friday after a plane... -
Saudi King ordered to provide inflation allowances for citizens to ease the expected rise in the cost of living
Jan 6, 2018The stated grants include payment of a monthly living allowance of 267 U.S. dollars for civil and military employees for one year and a reward of 1,333 U.S. dollars for military personnel participating in the front... -
Mathuram Santosham received the Prince Mahidol Award 2017 in the field of Public Health
Jan 6, 2018Dr. Santosham has been a pioneer of the Hib scientific field through his instrumental role in a 30-year campaign to understand the global burden and epidemiology of the disease in various populations. Mathuram Santosham, MD, MPH,... -
QDiabetes calculator can estimate 10-year risk for type 2 diabetes
Jan 6, 2018QDiabetes is a computer-based calculator used across the U.K. National Health Service for estimating 10-year risk for type 2 diabetes. In this study, researchers used routinely collected data from more than 1400 general practices in England... -
Visa offers special benefits for Bangladeshi tourists in India
Jan 6, 2018Starting this holiday season, these offers will continue through early 2018 and beyond and would be applicable to all Bangladeshi Visa cardholders traveling to India on their Visa Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards. Visa plans to...
