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Israel strikes Beirut, south Lebanon
Israel’s military urged residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately yesterday as it pressed on with incursions after suffering its worst losses in a year of fighting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.
Japanese airport reopens after WWII US bomb blast
Flights resumed at a regional Japanese airport Thursday after an unexploded World War II US bomb blew up less than a minute after a passenger jet taxied past.
12 garment factories reopen in Gazipur
Authorities declared a holiday for these factories yesterday in the Gazipur Sadar area to restore stability amid growing labour unrest
Harris adviser meets US Muslim, Arab leaders angry at support for Israel
A senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris met American Muslim and Arab leaders on Wednesday as Harris' presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at U.S. support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon days before he was killed in an Israeli strike and is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran, three Iranian sources said.
Sharat Ritu: The perfect excuse for a lotus pond boat ride
What is the best thing about Sharat, you ask? For me, it is the change in the city’s breeze, in the soft, golden rays of the sun, and yes, the clear azure sky, with floating white fluffy clouds.
A road never paved
Barely five kilometres away from Patuakhali district town, an earthen road lies neglected for decades.
Israel declares UN chief 'persona non grata' over Iran attack response: foreign ministry
Israel on Wednesday declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata", banning him from entering the country for failing to condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel.
England win by 119 runs against Scotland
England snatch first victory in ICC WC 2015 against Scotland by 119 runs at Christchurch
BCB to send Al-Amin back home
BCB will send pacer Al-Amin Hossain back home from Australia for breaching discipline
SL deny Afghanistan upset
Sri Lanka were in a tight spot losing out two wickets in the chase of 232 against Afghanistan in the 12th match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at Dunedin
Tigers' match washed out
Due to the persistent rain, the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between Bangladesh and Australia in Brisbane today is officially declared abandoned by the officials. With this no-result match, both the teams shared one point each. The torrent became heavier with time, especially after the declaration of cyclone alert in the state of Queensland
Weather threatens Tigers' match
Brisbane residents placed on alert as wild weather associated with Cyclone Marcia strikes Queensland, as reported in Cricket Australia weather update for the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup between Bangladesh and Australia
WI beat Pakistan by 150 runs
West Indies beat Pakistan today by a big margin of 150 runs for their first win in the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at Christchurch
New Zealand beat England by 8 wickets
New Zealand trampled England with Tim Southee’s seven-wicket haul and Brendan McCullum’s fiery batting in the ninth match of the World Cup 2015 at Wellington
Zimbabwe beat UAE by 4 wickets
Zimbabwe were given a run for their money to close a nervy win against associate members UAE in the eighth match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015
Team cheer Clarke's return: Johnson
The return of regular Australia captain Michael Clarke for the second World Cup match against Bangladesh has the team's "full support" even if it will be tough to change a winning side, fast bowler Mitchell Johnson
Veteran Vettori picks 3 wickets
Veteran Kiwi spinner Daniel Vettori picks up three Scottish wickets and gives away only 24 runs in 8.2 overs in the ICC World Cup Match at Dunedin