EU expresses concern over Bangladesh’s human rights situation
Shawdesh Desk; The European Union has conveyed its grave concern to Bangladesh at the announcement of a ‘shoot on sight’ policy and ‘unlawful killings’ perpetrated in recent days by the ReadMore
Seven out of 10 French high speed trains to run Saturday after sabotage
Shawdesh Desk: Seven out of 10 French high speed trains will run Saturday on three key routes, a day after saboteurs paralysed much of the train network as the Olympic ReadMore
Australia’s FM tells junta in Myanmar to ‘take different path’
Shawdesh Desk: Australia’s foreign minister on Saturday called on Myanmar’s junta to ‘take a different path’ from its bloody crackdown on dissent, mentioning the situation in the war-torn country is ReadMore
Ethiopia landslide death toll could reach 500: UN
Shawdesh Desk: The United Nations warned on Thursday that the death toll from landslides in southern Ethiopia could soar to up to 500. Rescuers are pressing on with the grim ReadMore
Salman Rushdie attacker indicted
Shawdesh Desk: The man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie has been charged with terrorism for allegedly acting on behalf of Hezbollah, according to documents unsealed Wednesday. This is ReadMore
Mudslides in Ethiopia killed at least 229
Shawdesh Desk: Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people, including many who tried to rescue survivors, local authorities said Tuesday, ReadMore
Five people killed in Mexico tequila factory explosion
Shawdesh desk: Two others were injured, one seriously, the statement added. It was not yet known what caused the blast in Tequila municipality, with the company saying it happened during ReadMore
Rwanda goes to polls as Paul Kagame set to extend rule
Shawdesh desk; Rwandans began voting in presidential and parliamentary elections on Monday, with the African nation’s leader Paul Kagame set to extend his iron-fisted rule for another five years. Rwanda’s ReadMore
