March2018
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Citigroup to introduce new restrictions on business customers who sell guns
Mar 23, 2018Investment bank Citigroup has said it will introduce new restrictions on business customers who sell guns. It joins a growing corporate backlash against gun violence in the US, following the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida... -
Lights out for world landmarks in nod to nature
Mar 23, 2018World landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Empire State Building will go dark this weekend to support the fight against climate change and highlight the dangers mankind poses to nature. The 11th edition of Earth... -
Asian markets plunged on Friday
Mar 23, 2018Asian markets plunged on Friday following a sell-off in New York as Donald Trump sparked fresh trade war fears by imposing huge tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing unveiled countermeasures against US goods. The president announced... -
Independent bangla film “Matir Projar Deshe” to get release today, The end of the long wait!
Mar 23, 2018“Kingdom of Clay Subjects (Matir Projar Deshe)”, an independent film directed by Bijan Imtiaz and Arifur Rahman is being released today on March 23rd at Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinema of Dhaka and Upohar Cinema Hall... -
World Cup at risk from match-fixing, say betting experts
Mar 22, 2018The World Cup is not immune from the threat of match-fixing, experts have warned, with sophisticated monitoring systems in place to identify suspicious activity during the tournament in Russia. Jake Marsh, head of integrity at digital... -
Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide, but too many patients receive the wrong care
Mar 22, 2018Worldwide, overuse of inappropriate tests and treatments such as imaging, opioids and surgery means patients are not receiving the right care, and resources are waste. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting... -
Messi begins road to Russia as Argentina chase World Cup glory
Mar 22, 2018Lionel Messi begins his road to World Cup redemption on Friday as Argentina take on Italy in a glamour friendly, desperate to win a major international prize to crown his glorious career. In Barcelona’s colours, Messi... -
Australian media firms fail in Rebel Wilson bid
Mar 22, 2018Six Australian media companies seeking to join the battle against a record Aus$4.5 million (US$3.5 million) defamation payout to Hollywood star Rebel Wilson had their case knocked back Thursday. The “Pitch Perfect” star was awarded the... -
World’s carbon emissions on the rise again
Mar 22, 2018Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, proof that the world’s efforts to fight climate change are falling short. Strong economic growth... -
Ford and Mahindra signed agreement to develop midsize and compact SUVs
Mar 22, 2018U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co and India’s Mahindra & Mahindra have signed an agreement to develop midsize and compact sports utility vehicles (SUV) and an electric vehicle, the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday....
