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Bangladesh's Wedding With a Twist Challenges Conventions as Bride Brings Groom to Her House
The bride led hundreds of guests to the wedding ceremony at her groom Tariqul Islam's residence in the western rural district of Meherpur on Saturday, before taking him to her home.
Two Pak Soldiers Killed in Bomb Blast in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province
The deceased fell victim to an improvised explosive device planted by terrorists from across the border in Mohmand district, the Army said.
Days After Strike on Oil Plants, Saudi-led Military Coalition 'Thwarts' Boat Attack by Iran-linked Rebels
The attack comes amid soaring regional tensions with Iran following twin attacks on key Saudi oil facilities, which knocked out half the kingdom's production and sent energy markets into a tailspin.
'Never Should Have Done it': Trudeau Apologises Again for Wearing Blackface as New Images Emerge
Trudeau, 47, was already under fire for an ethics lapse and other controversies, so the resurfacing of photos and videos of him engaging in activities he himself termed "racist" dealt a fresh blow to his chances.
Singapore Probes Couple for Wearing Anti-death Penalty Shirts at Running Event
The city-state's laws against dissent and street demonstrations make it illegal for even one person to hold a protest without a police permit.
Are the Amazon Fires a Crime Against Humanity?
Given the global consequences of the Amazon fires, could environmental destruction of this nature be legally considered a crime against all humanity? Defining it as such would be unprecedented.
How Malaria Could Spiral Out of Control in Zimbabwe Due to Climate Change
Recently, malaria has been recorded causing a severe outbreak in parts of Chimanimani, which lies on the eastern border with Mozambique. This outbreak is considered to be a result of warmer temperatures due to climate change.
With Saudi Oil Under Attack, Trump's Deference to It Returns to Fore
Donald Trump’s message on Twitter offered a remarkable insight into the deference the US President gives to the Saudi royal family.
'It's Like a Forest Under Sea': Surprise Rescue of Jamaica's Coral Reefs Shows Nature Can Heal
Coral reefs are often called 'rainforests of the sea' for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter.
Unprecedented Gesture by Trump Shows He Considers PM Modi His Friend and Ally, Says Pak Diplomat
This would be the third meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump this year. The previous two were on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in June in Japan and in France in July on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Sri Lanka's Tamil-Majority North Shuts Down to Support Rally Demanding International Probe Against Atrocities
They also demanded the release of people arrested for alleged links to the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels and the return of land and homes taken by the military.
218 Booked for Rioting in Pakistan's Sindh Over Alleged Blasphemy by Hindu School Principal
Protests erupted in Ghotki district on Sunday after an FIR was filed against the principal a School on the complaint a student's father who claimed that the teacher had committed blasphemy by his anti-Islam remarks.
Singapore Reports 1st Zika Cluster After 3 Cases in Serangoon Gardens
The first imported case of Zika virus was reported in Singapore in May 2016, while the first locally transmitted case was reported a few months later in August.
World Ozone Day 2019: Montreal Protocol, the Treaty That Tried to Save the Earth
The Montreal Protocol has led to the phase-out of 99 percent of ozone-depleting chemicals in refrigerators, air-cooling systems and other products.
Pakistan Summons Indian, Afghan Diplomats as Civilian, Soldiers Die Along Borders
The latest incidents come at an especially tense time between Pakistan and India, and as talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban have broken down.
Donald Trump Condemns Drone Attacks in Call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Trump offered 'his support for Saudi Arabia's self-defense,' the White House said, following an earlier statement from Riyadh saying the crown prince told Trump the kingdom was 'willing and able' to respond to the attacks.