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Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks
Tens of thousands of minority Hindus have rallied to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and to drop sedition cases ...World - ABC News - 44 minutes ago -
Bangladesh’s unlikely revolutionaries
Young protesters installed Nobel prizewinner Muhammad Yunus as caretaker leader. But time is running out to reform the country’s democratic institutionsWorld - Financial Times - 20 hours ago -
Bangladesh coach suspended after ‘slapping’ player
Bangladesh have replaced their head coach Chandika Hathurusingha after he was accused of slapping a player.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison
In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Bangladesh fires cricket coach for allegedly assaulting a player at World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has fired national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe for allegedly assaulting one of his players during last year’s 50-over World Cup in IndiaSports - ABC News - October 15 -
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Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant for former leader Sheikh Hasina
A Bangladesh tribunal issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over her alleged involvement in mass killings during protests this year.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
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Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation
Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party
Muhammad Yunus says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdictWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
UN calls for thorough investigation into all killings during Bangladesh unrest
A top United Nations human rights official has called for a thorough investigation of all killings and other rights violations during the violent unrest leading up to and after the fall of ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
'This is major for me! This is massive!'
'This is major for me! This is massive!'Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor saysWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over deaths of protesters
A special court in Bangladesh has issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including her close aides, on charges of crimes against humanity during a student-led ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Bangladesh central banker accuses tycoons of ‘robbing banks’ of $17bn with spy agency help
Conglomerate rejects claim it co-operated to siphon money out of the country during rule of ousted Sheikh HasinaWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Attackers set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that backed ousted leader Sheikh Hasina
Attackers have set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that supported the country's ousted leader Sheikh HasinaWorld - ABC News - 21 hours ago -
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats
Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
'Exhilarating and terrifying': Inside the summer of the high-major rebuild
Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, Louisville and DePaul began the offseason with new coaches -- and virtually no rosters. Here's how they retooled.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority
Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president. Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
DOD, FBI investigating suspected major intelligence leak
The Defense Department and the FBI are investigating what could be a significant intelligence breach about Israel's plans to strike Iran.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations
Chief executive Georges Elhedery also announces east-west split in effort to cut costs and navigate geopolitical tensions. Business live – latest news updates HSBC’s new chief executive, ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Body found in major police search for missing mother
Police searching for Victoria Taylor say they have found a body in the River Derwent.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Terrorist Attack Hits Major Defense Facility in Turkey
Several people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near the country’s capital, according to Turkish authorities.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Majorities back early voting, voter verification: Gallup
Large majorities of Americans back photo ID laws for voting and rules that allow people to vote early, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll found 84 percent of Americans back having “all ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
These are the major newspapers that have and haven't endorsed Trump and Harris
For the past 30 years, The Washington Post has endorsed presidential candidates. But not this year.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Harris makes major push to boost turnout in Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday campaigning in Philadelphia as part of a major push by her campaign to boost turnout before Election Day and potentially win battleground Pennsylvania, ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Sarnia Sting Fined For Exceeding Fighting Majors In A Game
The Sarnia Sting organization has been fined following events that transpired in their game against Flint on Oct. 23Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Four open seats complicating Democrats' path to the majority
The Democratic effort to flip control of the House in next week’s elections has been complicated by key retirements that have expanded the battleground for Republicans in the final stretch of the ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
The state of the 2024 race in two major battleground states
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago