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Aug 5, 20242 min read
Why are there protests in Bangladesh again?
Bangladesh is on the boil again with close to 100 people killed on Sunday as protesters, calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's...


Aug 5, 20244 min read
Factbox-What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?
DUBAI - If Iran retaliates for the assassination of its close ally Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, its regional allies -...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Reaction to resignation and flight of Bangladesh prime minister
Here are some reactions to the news that Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina has resigned as prime minister and fled the country following violent...


Aug 5, 20243 min read
Factbox-Iran's Revolutionary Guards: powerful group with wide regional reach
DUBAI - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are likely to play a central role if the country retaliates for the assassination of its close...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina's resignation?
Just over a month after he became Bangladesh's army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been thrust into the limelight, announcing the...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Factbox-Bangladesh's history of upheaval and coups
NEW DELHI - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation after weeks of violent protests, announced on Monday in a televised...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Fencing-Japan win historic gold in men's foil team event at Paris Games
PARIS - Japan won the Olympic men's foil team title for the first time, beating Italy in a thrilling bout at the Paris Games on Sunday,...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Swimming-China end US reign over men's 4x100 medley relay
PARIS - The United States' 64-year unbeaten run in the men's 4x100 metres medley ended at the Paris Olympics on Sunday as China swept to...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Gymnastics-Defying odds, Lee adds to her medal haul in Paris
PARIS - U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee, who was bedridden and seriously ill eight months ago, could not have imagined competing at the Paris...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Gymnastics-China win long-awaited gold with Liu retaining rings title
PARIS - Liu Yang flexed his muscles to successfully defend his Olympic title in the rings final on Sunday, earning China their...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Badminton-Taiwan's Lee, Wang retain men's doubles gold
PARIS - Taiwan's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin retained their Olympic badminton men's doubles title on Sunday, beating China's Liang Weikeng...


Aug 5, 20242 min read
Olympics-Afghan sisters cycle into Paris in pre-Taliban colours
PARIS - Two Afghan sisters in the black, red and green of Afghanistan's pre-Taliban flag entered the Paris suburbs near the head of the...
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