June2018
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Netanyahu questioned by Israeli police in telecom corruption case
Jun 12, 2018Israeli police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday over his alleged dealings with the country’s largest telecommunication company, Israel Radio said, one of three corruption cases weighing on his political future. A vehicle carrying police... -
In Brexit showdown, British PM May faces issue of ‘meaningful vote’
Jun 12, 2018British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown on Tuesday with lawmakers who want power to force her government to go back to the negotiating table if they reject a Brexit deal, testing her plans for... -
PM Hasina to meet private bank owners Tuesday evening
Jun 12, 2018Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited private bank owners of Bangladesh to discuss the ongoing crisis in the banking sector. The premier will discuss strategies to resolve the crisis during a meeting with the bank owners... -
Lailatul Qadr Today
Jun 12, 2018Muslims across Bangladesh will observe the holy Lailatul Qadr on Tuesday night with due religious fervour and solemnity. The holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on this night to show mankind the path... -
U.S. top court backs Ohio voter purge; Democrats blast ruling
Jun 12, 2018The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived Ohio’s contentious policy of purging infrequent voters from registration rolls in a ruling powered by the five conservative justices and denounced by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor as an endorsement... -
Trump Kim summit: What Trump Kim ate?
Jun 12, 2018For a man who likes well-done steaks with a side of tomato ketchup, it was quite a complicated menu. “Green mango kerabu with honey lime dressing and fresh octopus”; “Oiseon – Korean stuffed cucumber”; “Daegu jorim... -
Kim-Trump Singapore summit: All the latest updates [Video]
Jun 12, 2018US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are meeting in Singapore. Here are all the latest developments: Analysts voice disappointment with joint statement text Analysts have expressed disappointment at the joint statement which US President Donald Trump... -
Ex-NY state senate leader, son fail to end corruption case
Jun 12, 2018A federal judge let stand a corruption indictment against former New York State Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam, and refused to move next week’s retrial out of state despite their claim it... -
U.S. attorney general curbs asylum for immigrant victims of violence
Jun 12, 2018U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday overturned a grant of asylum to a Salvadoran domestic abuse victim, potentially excluding immigrants seeking refuge from sexual, gang and other forms of violence in their home countries. The... -
U.S. net neutrality rules expire, court battle looms
Jun 12, 2018The U.S. open internet rules expired on Monday, handing sweeping new powers to internet providers to block, throttle or offer paid “fast lanes” for web traffic, but a court battle remains ahead. The Federal Communications Commission...