South Asia
Easter bombers all killed or arrested: Sri Lanka police chief
World
May 7, 2019
Easter bombers all killed or arrested: Sri Lanka police chief
Sri Lankan security authorities have either killed or arrested all the jihadists responsible for the Easter suicide bombings that left…
Bangladesh PM says ‘conscience is clear’ as opposition claims election rigged
World
January 1, 2019
Bangladesh PM says ‘conscience is clear’ as opposition claims election rigged
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday rejected calls for a new vote after being declared landslide winner in…
Five killed as Bangladesh votes after violent campaign
World
December 30, 2018
Five killed as Bangladesh votes after violent campaign
Five people were killed in election-related violence in Bangladesh Sunday as voters went to the polls following a campaign…
600,000 deployed for Bangladesh vote marred by violence
World
December 29, 2018
600,000 deployed for Bangladesh vote marred by violence
Bangladesh tightened security Saturday for an election expected to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina win a record fourth term…
Bangladesh’s most celebrated swimmer hangs up trunks at 67
Life & Style
December 18, 2018
Bangladesh’s most celebrated swimmer hangs up trunks at 67
After nearly half a century navigating Bangladesh’s thousands of miles of rivers, the country’s most celebrated swimmer has hung…
Sacked Sri Lankan PM’s residence becomes symbol of power struggle
World
November 4, 2018
Sacked Sri Lankan PM’s residence becomes symbol of power struggle
The banquet hall at Sri Lanka’s ousted prime minister’s official residence is packed with supporters — many sleeping on…
Myanmar army chief must be prosecuted for ‘genocide’: UN probe
World
August 27, 2018
Myanmar army chief must be prosecuted for ‘genocide’: UN probe
United Nations investigators on Monday called for an international probe and prosecution of Myanmar’s army chief and five other…
UN: Child marriage dropped significantly in previous decade
World
March 6, 2018
UN: Child marriage dropped significantly in previous decade
The children’s agency UNICEF welcomed the new findings, but said “we’ve got a long way to go.” The new figures…