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Russia presents UN measure to rein in chemical weapons watchdog
May 17, 2019Russia on Thursday presented a draft resolution to the Security Council accusing the UN’s chemical weapons watchdog, the OPCW, of politicization just before a new probe begins of chemical attacks in Syria. The draft text, seen... -
I M Pei, the architect of Louvre pyramid dies at 102
May 17, 2019I M Pei, the architect behind buildings including the glass pyramid outside the Louvre in Paris, has died aged 102. Tributes have been pouring in, remembering him for a lifetime of designing iconic structures worldwide. Pei’s... -
Indigenous Australians take government to UN over climate change
May 17, 2019Indigenous residents of low-lying islands off northern Australia will submit a landmark complaint with the United Nations on Monday accusing the government of violating their human rights by failing to tackle climate change. The Torres Strait... -
Taiwan’s parliament to legalize same-sex marriage
May 17, 2019Taiwan’s parliament has become the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday. In 2017, the island’s constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to legally marry. Parliament was given... -
Iran says no talks with the US as Gulf tensions soar
May 17, 2019Amid rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran on Thursday rejected negotiations with the US and said it was showing “maximum restraint” after Washington sent extra military forces to the region against what it claimed was an... -
Hollywood legend Doris Day dies at 97
May 13, 2019Hollywood legend Doris Day, whose films made her one of the biggest female stars of all time, has died aged 97. The singer turned actress acted in such films as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk and... -
Sweden to announce decision on Julian Assange rape case
May 13, 2019Swedish prosecutors are set to announce whether they are reopening an inquiry into a rape allegation against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange. The investigation may be revived at the request of the alleged victim’s lawyer. Assange, who... -
New Zealand begins inquiry into Christchurch’s mosques massacre
May 13, 2019An inquiry into Christchurch’s mosques shooting massacre began hearing evidence on Monday, as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepared to co-host a meeting in France that seeks global support to tackle online violence. A lone... -
Pakistan security forces kill attackers after raid on luxury hotel
May 13, 2019Pakistani security forces have killed three separatist insurgents who had stormed a luxury hotel in the port city of Gwadar 24 hours earlier, the military said on Sunday. Officials said three gunmen dressed as military officers... -
Bangabandhu Satellite marks first launching anniversary today
May 13, 2019Country’s first communication satellite Bangabandhu-I is set to connect all local television channels (TVs) as it marks the first launching anniversary today, reports BSS. The Bangabandhu Satellite (BS-I), launched into the orbit on May 12 last...
