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Italy’s kingmaker Mattarella holds talks after PM Conte resigns
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has begun talks with key players in a bid to end Italy’s political limbo the day after Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned.
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Migrant Tragedy: Over 100 feared dead off Libya
More than 100 people are feared dead after a boat carrying them in the Mediterranean Sea sunk off the coast of Libya, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said on Tuesday.
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J&K, Article 370: It’s India’s internal matter
Bangladesh yesterday termed the Indian government’s revoking of article 370 “an internal issue of India”.
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Johnson, Merkel to face off in first Brexit talks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was scheduled visits Berlin yesterday to kick off a marathon of tense talks with key European and international leaders as the threat of a chaotic no-deal Brexit looms.
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Indo-Bangla relations on positive trajectory
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday said Bangladesh-India relationship was on a “positive trajectory”.
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Beijing says holding UK’s Hong Kong consulate employee
An employee of Britain’s consulate in Hong Kong who went missing earlier this month is being held in China, Beijing confirmed yesterday.
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Trump accuses Jewish Democratic voters of ‘great disloyalty’
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats display “either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty,” sparking accusations that he is promoting and politicizing anti-Semitism.
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Zimbabwe bans third opposition protest
Zimbabwean police outlawed anti-government protests that had been scheduled to take place on Tuesday in Gweru, the country’s third largest city, the main opposition MDC said.
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UN postpones anti-torture conference in Cairo after criticism
The United Nations has postponed a conference against torture due to be held in Cairo after fierce criticism of Egypt’s rights record, a UN spokesman said Tuesday.
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Mahbub Uz Zaman new ambassador to China
The Government has decided to appoint Mahbub Uz Zaman, currently serving as Secretary (Asia and Pacific) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, as new Ambassador of Bangladesh to the People’s Republic of China.
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4th JS session to begin Sept 8
The fourth session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad will begin at 5:00pm on September 8.
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Star day at a Glance, Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Hello dear readers! How are you doing today? Here are the news headlines so far on August 21, 2019.
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England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year
England will host the West Indies and Pakistan in a total of six Test matches from June-August 2020 as part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
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Sonali, Janata banks get new chairmen
Two state-owned banks -- Sonali Bank and Janata Bank -- get new chairmen, according to a letter issued by the finance ministry.
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Ex-OC gets 14yrs jail for concealing wealth info
A Dhaka court today sentenced former officer-in-charge of Goalanda Police Station of Rajbari Saiful Islam to fourteen years rigorous imprisonment in connection with two cases filed over acquiring wealth through illegal means and concealing wealth statement from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
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Roy set to play in third Test after passing concussion test
England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.
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Indian board grows richer with new Paytm deal
India's cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday it will earn 58% more per match for the next four years as Paytm retained the title sponsorship rights for international and domestic matches, underlining the game's undiminished popularity in the country.
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Trump cancels Denmark visit because Greenland isn’t for sale
Two days after he said buying Greenland wasn’t a top priority, President Donald Trump canceled an upcoming trip to Denmark, which owns the mostly frozen island, after its prime minister dismissed the idea.
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Article 370 is India’s internal issue: Bangladesh
Bangladesh terms the Indian government’s revoking of Article 370, “an internal issue of India”.
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India look to dominate West Indies in first Test
India look set to extend their decade-long dominance over West Indies when the first match of a two-Test series starts at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here Thursday.
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Trump acknowledges China policies may mean US economic pain
President Donald Trump acknowledged Tuesday his aggressive China trade policies may mean economic pain for Americans but insisted they’re needed for more important long-term benefits. He contended he does not fear a recession but is nonetheless considering new tax cuts to promote growth.
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6 Indian soldiers killed in cross-LoC firing: Pakistan ISPR
Six soldiers of the Indian army, including an officer, were killed and many others injured when Pakistan Army troops gave a “befitting response” to recent Indian ceasefire violations in Tatta Pani sector along the Line of Control, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) says.
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One-on-one approach to overcome language barrier, says Langeveldt
Language has always been a barrier when it comes to the Bangladesh players communicating with the coaching staffs. However, newly appointed bowling coach Charl Langeveldt was hopeful of overcoming this barrier.
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Ribery arrives in Tuscany ahead of Fiorentina move
French winger Franck Ribery travelled to Italy on Wednesday to complete a medical ahead of a move to Serie A club Fiorentina.
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Serie A coaching shuffle gives Napoli hope of toppling Juventus
As the sole survivor of a coaching shuffle among the leading challengers, Carlo Ancelotti could have the best chance to end Napoli's 30-year wait for the Serie A title.
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13 Chinese tourists killed in bus accident in Laos
At least 13 people have been killed and 31 injured after a bus carrying Chinese tourists slid off a road in Laos, says the Chinese Embassy in Vientiane.
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Immediate goal is to make connection, says Domingo
Newly appointed Bangladesh cricket team head coach Russell Domingo talked to the Bangladesh media for the first time today in a press conference in Mirpur where he revealed his goals and how he would deal with the huge expectations of the Tigers’ fans.
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'When people question your honor, it hurts,' says Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo told Portuguese television on Tuesday that "2018 was the most difficult year on a personal level."
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Deja vu for NZ as they face Sri Lanka in second Test
The second test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand that starts at the P Sara Stadium in Colombo on Thursday has an eerily similar feel about it from their last match between the two sides there seven years ago.
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8 Bangladeshis return after serving jail in India
Eight young Bangladeshi girls return home through the Benapole checkpost after serving two years in an Indian prison.
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