Politics
Philippine leader praises security ties with Israel
Jerusalem, Sep 04 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, on Tuesday praised his country's close security ties with Israel as dozens protested Israeli arms sales to his government.
Duterte calls Hitler 'insane' at Israeli Holocaust memorial
Jerusalem, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who once compared himself favorably to Adolf Hitler, paid a solemn visit to Israel's national Holocaust memorial on Monday, branding the Nazi leader "insane" as he lamented the genocide of 6 million Jews.
PM’s remarks were not decent, says B Chy
Dhaka, Sept 4 (UNB) – Jukta Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday said the Prime Minister’s remarks at her press conference on the leaders of their alliance and Gano Forum were not decent ones.
Govt conspiring to create communal division: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 4 (UNB) - BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is conspiring to create a communal division in the country to fish in troubled waters.
Pakistani lawmakers begin electing new president
Islamabad, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Polling has started in Pakistan to elect a president, a process likely to strengthen the grip of the ruling party whose nominee is expected to easily become the new ceremonial head of state.
Parliament not to be dissolved before polls, says Anisul
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) - Law Minister Anisul Huq on Monday said the current parliament will not be dissolved ahead of the upcoming national election.
Iraq's new parliament meets as rival blocs vie for majority
Baghdad, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — Iraq's newly-elected parliament held its first session on Monday as two blocs, both claiming to hold the most seats, vied for the right to form a new government.
2018's most volatile candidate (it's Trump) isn't on ballot
Washington, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — Heading into the midterm elections, the most volatile candidate this year isn't on the ballot.
Duterte in Israel for first visit by a Philippines president
Jerusalem, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of condoning human rights abuses in his deadly drug crackdown and who has made controversial comments about the Holocaust, received a warm welcome in Israel when he arrived Sunday for an official visit.
Trump sees mixing trade, foreign policy as good politics
Washington, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — When President Donald Trump pulled the plug on an upcoming trip to North Korea by his secretary of state, he pointed a finger of blame at China and the global superpower's trade practices.