Bangladesh SC stays execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh late Tuesday halted the execution of Abdul Quader Molla hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, a leading Bangladesh daily reported. The decision to halt the execution came after a petition by the counsels for the condemned... read more »
Chinese reform encouraging, says World Bank chief
Washington – The recent reform measures announced by the Chinese government are encouraging, and the US Federal Reserve needs to exit the current massive asset buying programme in a smooth manner to give developing countries time to adjust, the World! Bank Group president Jim Yong Kim said... read more »
Google’s new tool lets you create own Street Views
London – Google has reportedly introduced a new tool that allows users to create their own Street View images and share them using Google Maps. Users can click photos by an Android phone or a DLSR camera and the tool would connect the photos and once published, people can navigate between... read more »
Pakistani to head UN economic, social body for Asia, Pacific
United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday announced the appointment of Shamshad Akhtar of Pakistan as the executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). She will replace Noeleen Heyzer of Singapore, said Farhan Haq,... read more »
Africa must ensure its own security: France
Paris – France has said it is up to African leaders to guarantee people’s security in the continent. Heading a two-day Africa summit on peace and security, French President... read more »
South Korea mourns Nelson Mandela’s death
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-hye Friday condoled the passing away of former South African President Nelson Mandela, describing him a “great statesman” who... read more »
Noel Gallagher: Miley Cyrus embarrassing
London – Singer Noel Gallagher finds Miley Cyrus embarrassing and says that her outrageous acts cast a shadow on female artists. He isn’t impressed by the “Wrecking... read more »
WTO deal on MSP for farm produce is a win for India’s farmers: Anand Sharma
Bali ( Indonesia) – India has accepted a WTO draft proposal that will allow countries to provide subsidy on staple food crops without any threat of punitive action. That the WTO has... read more »
Samsung, Philips among others raided by EU over restricting onlin...
London – Samsung and Philips were recently raided by the European Commission inspectors, including several other consumer electronics companies, over restricting online sales. The Commission... read more »
