16 dead in fire at factory and chemical warehouse in Mirpur
At least 16 bodies were pulled from a massive fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Mirpur on Tuesday. Firefighters believe an explosion at the chemical warehouse spread…
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Israeli drones kill six Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli forces popped six Palestinians Tuesday in separate incidents, Gaza’s civil defense reported. Five were killed while checking out their homes in the Shujaiya area of Gaza City when drones…
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Hamas executes men in Gaza as Israel blocks aid
Israel slammed the brakes on aid heading into Gaza Tuesday, locking up the border while Hamas flexed their muscles, showing they’re still running things. Three Israeli big shots spilled the…
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Court orders 262, including Sheikh Hasina, to appear over anti-state plot
A court told authorities to put notices in the papers, ordering 262 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to show up. The case is about trying to overthrow the…
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Madagascar military seizes power after Rajoelina flees
Madagascar’s military grabbed control of the island, says Colonel Michael Randrianirina. The president bailed out after getting pushed by young protesters and cops. Randrianirina, who led the soldiers siding with…
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Labour experts demand urgent reforms to Bangladesh Labour Act
Experts on workers’ rights want big changes to Bangladesh’s Labour Act, 2006. They say union rights need to match global standards and all workers should be free to join unions….
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MPO-listed teachers threaten hunger strike over demands in Dhaka protest
Teachers and employees of MPO-listed educational institutions have issued an ultimatum, demanding their three-point list of demands be met by 11 am on Wednesday. They threatened to start a hunger…
