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Trump to move permanent residence to Florida
Nov 1, 2019US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will change his permanent residence from New York to Palm Beach, Florida, claiming he had been “treated very badly” in his native city. “My family and I will... -
Road Transport Act to bring discipline on roads
Nov 1, 2019Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the enforcement of Road Transport Act will bring discipline in roads and highways. “Development has no meaning without discipline in roads. The... -
At least 74 killed in Pakistan train fire
Oct 31, 2019At least 74 people were killed and dozens injured after cooking gas cylinders exploded on a train packed with pilgrims in Pakistan on Thursday, some dying after leaping from carriages to escape the inferno, authorities said.... -
British PM urges early election after EU backs Brexit delay
Oct 29, 2019British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged MPs on Monday to back an early election to resolve the political deadlock over Brexit, after the European Union agreed to postpone Britain’s departure date for up to three months.... -
Russia welcomes IS leader’s killing, ‘if confirmed’
Oct 29, 2019Russia said Monday that the killing of the Islamic State group’s leader by US forces, if confirmed, would represent a “serious contribution” by US President Donald Trump to fighting terrorism. The Russian military had earlier raised... -
BCB to announce fresh T20 squad for India series
Oct 29, 2019Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will announce its Twenty20 squad tomorrow afresh as they have to make some adjustments at the eleventh hour following the withdrawal of some key players. BCB earlier announced a 15-member Twenty20 squad... -
Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit
Oct 28, 2019Google owner Alphabet has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit, as it eyes a slice of the crowded market for fitness trackers and smartwatches, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.... -
State of emergency as California wildfires rage
Oct 28, 2019California’s governor declared a state-wide emergency on Sunday as a huge wind-fueled blaze forced evacuations and massive power blackouts, threatening towns in the famed Sonoma wine region. The so-called Kincade Fire, north of San Francisco, has... -
Chile president lifts state of emergency, protests continue
Oct 28, 2019Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Monday ended a state of emergency that lasted more than a week amid mass protests, but demonstrations continued nonetheless. The decision to lift the decree at midnight, just two days after... -
Floods kill 7 in Saudi Arabia
Oct 28, 2019Seven people have been killed and 11 injured in floods after heavy rain lashed northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia, Al-Ekhbariya state television reported Monday. Rescue services in the northeastern city of Hafer al-Batin, about 100 kilometres...
