March2018
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Bangladesh High Court dismisses petition challenging national anthem competition in madrasas
Mar 28, 2018The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the government instructions on organising a singing competition of the national anthem at madrasas as well as schools across Bangladesh. The court says it is unacceptable that... -
China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit
Mar 28, 2018After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has visited China. The visit, confirmed by China and North Korea, was Mr Kim’s first known foreign trip since taking office in... -
Documentary maker Alex Gibney tees up new Tiger Woods biography
Mar 28, 2018Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney is to put golfer Tiger Woods under the microscope in an upcoming documentary series based on a new biography of the 14-time major winner, Gibney’s company Jigsaw Productions said on Tuesday. Gibney... -
Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick
Mar 28, 2018Spain sent out a warning to their World Cup rivals as Isco grabbed a hat-trick in a 6-1 thrashing of Argentina, who were missing the injured Lionel Messi, in a friendly on Tuesday. On what was... -
Neuer back in Bayern training, boosts World Cup hopes
Mar 28, 2018Manuel Neuer received a pre-World Cup boost on Tuesday as Germany’s captain and goalkeeper returned to light training after six months sidelined by a fractured foot. Neuer celebrated his 32nd birthday with a few laps around... -
Dutch give Koeman first win by cruising past Portugal
Mar 28, 2018Ronald Koeman claimed his first win in charge of the Netherlands national team as the Dutch cruised to a comfortable 3-0 friendly victory over an uninspired Portugal in Geneva on Monday. The three-time World Cup runners-up... -
Five ways to stop critical land decay
Mar 28, 2018Scientists warned Monday that land degradation imperils the health and well-being of billions of people, threatening food and water supplies while fuelling conflict, mass migration and disease spread, reports BSS. But all is not lost, said...