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Police launch special security plan as O/L exam concludes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Police have launched a special security plan to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the conclusion of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination. The exa... Read More


When ‘friendship turns fraught: The EU, Hungary, and the Druzhba pipeline crisis

Bangladesh, Feb. 26 -- The Druzhba oil pipeline, whose very name evokes the ideal of friendship, is now proving that names can lie. Once a symbol of cross-border energy cooperation, the pipeline is to... Read More


Prince Harry, Meghan meet Syrian, Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Amman, Feb. 26 -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun a two-day humanitarian visit to Jordan on Wednesday, February 25, meeting Syrian and Palestinian refugees and highlighting the importance of... Read More


Auditors add the UKM scalp, the fight is real

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 26 -- Here's the government agency we really need, the "Simply Put" agency. To fight the country's deadly epidemic, garble. Which pads poor, probably criminal, deeds with complexit... Read More


From 'cendol' to chicken wings, lunch at Melaka's UES Siew Tin Nyonya Kitchen is proof you can never have too much 'gula Melaka'

MELAKA, Feb. 26 -- A former colleague of mine always encouraged me to resist convention, at least at mealtimes. She'd ask me, "Why do we have to have dessert at the end of a meal? Why not at the star... Read More


Bangladeshi national booked for obtaining Indian documents, marrying local man in Hapur

Hapur, Feb. 26 -- A Bangladeshi national, Mahmuda Begum, was booked on Thursday for allegedly obtaining Indian documents with a fake identity and marrying a local man, Muhammad Mashruf, in Hapur. Mah... Read More


Zimbabwe rejects $367 million US health deal, citing sovereignty and data-sharing concerns

Bangladesh, Feb. 26 -- Zimbabwe has formally withdrawn from negotiations over a proposed $367 million health funding agreement with the United States, describing the offer as “lopsided” an... Read More


Tiny tummies, unhealthy habits

Kathmandu, Feb. 26 -- Over 57 percent of children aged between six and 23 months in the three districts of the Valley-Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur-drink sweet beverages, and 46 percent of them co... Read More


'I actually rubbed my eyes!': Hema Malini pleasantly surprised by a Mumbai street cleanup

India, Feb. 26 -- Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini recently expressed surprise and appreciation after witnessing a visible transformation on a busy Mumbai street. Taking to social media, the B... Read More


"Matter Being Suppressed": Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra govt of "shielding" DGCA, VSR Ventures in Ajit Pawar case

Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday sharply criticised the Maharashtra government for its inaction in the Ajit Pawar plane crash case, accusing officials of shielding the DGC... Read More