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Bangladeshi Islamist terror group sends death threats to Sheikh Hasina's adviser, nine others
The letters, containing 10 names which include HT Imam, political advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Arefin Siddique - Dhaka University Vice Chancellor among others, were apparently sent.
Racist search term points to White House in Google Maps
Google Maps apologized Wednesday after it emerged that searches using racist language pinpointed the White House, home of President Barack Obama.
Osama bin Laden fixated on attacking US interests: documents
A July 2010 letter showed that bin Laden pressed al-Qaeda in Yemen, one of the group's more active affiliates, to make peace with the government and focus on America.
'Biryani', 'selfie' enter French dictionary for first time
The words 'biryani' and 'selfie' have been included in the latest edition of one of the most famous French dictionaries, Le Petit Larousse, for the first time.
Memo: Violence long simmered between rival Texas biker gangs
A meeting of motorcycle clubs ended in a deadly shootout after two rival gangs faced off at a Waco restaurant, an explosion of what Texas authorities had warned earlier in the month was growing animosity between the groups.
Germany's foreign intelligence agency helped US track down Osama bin Laden: Report
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been attacked by opposition over the claims.
In pics: How Chinese media is covering Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th May, Thursday, arrived in President Xi Jinping's hometown Xi'an beginning his three-day visit to China.
Taliban claim attack on Afghan guesthouse that killed 14
The US and Indian embassies confirmed their citizens were among the dead, and an Afghan with British nationality was also killed.
2 fresh tremors felt in Nepal, toll nears 8,000
Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal on Friday, triggering panic among the people still reeling from the impact of the devastating earthquake that has claimed nearly 8,000 lives.
UK voters asked not to take selfies at polling booths
UK election officials have asked voters not to take selfies at the polling stations.
United Kingdom votes in most unpredictable election in decades
Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives and Ed Miliband's opposition Labour Party have been neck and neck in opinion polls for months.
Nepal billionaire to construct 10,000 houses for quake victims
A Nepalese billionaire will construct 10,000 transitional homes for the earthquake victims here and has sought technical support from a non-profit organisation in India.
Nepal earthquake could have been much worse: Here's why
The reality has turned out to be far less destructive has a lot to do with the vagaries of geology.
Maldives Police arrests opposition leader, 192 others after clashes
Maldives police told reporters that Imran "incited violence amongst protesters with the aim of toppling the government and called for clashes with the police if necessary."
