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Political brinkmanship ‘driving Bangladesh to the edge,’ UN rights chief says

DHAKA, Dec. 2 (nsnewwire) — Deeply worried by rising levels of violence in Bangladesh, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has urged the country’s political leaders to set their differences aside, immediately halt “destructive brinkmanship” and use their influence to ease the unrest. According to a press release issued by Ms. Pillay’s […]

Bangladesh burns as blockade continues amid wide spread violence

DHAKA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh has been burning as the main opposition alliance continued blockade which triggered wide spread violence in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country. Dozens of vehicles were smashed or set on fire during the hours of blockade in the country since Thursday when dozens of people sustained serious burn injuries. […]

EU statement on the preparation for general elections in Bangladesh

Brussels, Nov. 30 (EU Statement) — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, Catherine Ashton, issued the following statement today: “Following the announcement of the general elections in Bangladesh on 5 January 2014, the EU remains concerned that there is still confrontation between […]

World AIDS Day: Employment is part of the treatment

Switzerland, Dec. 1 (ILO Press Release) — AIDS-related deaths have declined sharply (30 per cent since 2005) and more people than ever before (close to 10 million in low- and middle-income countries) are on lifesaving treatment. Message from ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the occasion of World AIDS Day: “Today’s observance takes place against a […]

Accused of spying, American held in North Korea issues ‘apology’

An 85-year-old American man detained in North Korea has apologized for his actions, including for killing troops and civilians during the Korean War, North Korea’s state-run news agency reported Saturday. KCNA released a statement it claimed was from Merrill Newman — a Palo Alto, California man who, his family says, has been held in North […]

U.S. Marines Chief Flags Afghan Risks

KABUL, Nov 29 (nsnewswire) —The Afghan president’s push to delay a security pact with the U.S. has undermined confidence in Afghanistan’s future, testing international support for the country at a crucial moment, the U.S.-led coalition’s top commander said. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford warned that President Hamid Karzai’s failure to quickly sign the agreement […]

No respite in sight, blockade continues

DHAKA, Nov. 28 (nsnewswire) — Opposition men for the third consecutive day enforced nationwide blockade which triggered wide spread violence, leaving over a dozen people dead. Protesting the “killing of its activists and government oppression” , Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s opposition alliance Wednesday extended its blockade by 23 hours in two phases. Bangladesh Nationalist Party […]

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra survives no-confidence vote amid street protests

Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence vote against her, as mass street protests continued in Bangkok. The ruling Puea Thai Party and coalition partners dominate the lower house with 299 seats and comfortably survived the three-day no-confidence debate. Ms Yingluck won the vote of confidence on Thursday, with 297 lawmakers voting […]

Bangladesh polls could be delayed amid new violence

Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladesh’s January 5 election could be postponed, organisers said, after more deadly violence Wednesday between security forces and supporters of opposition parties which are threatening to boycott the polls. Bangladesh to hold election on January 5, opposition likely to object Reuters Bangladesh to hold election on January 5, opposition protests Reuters Bombs […]