BNP-led 18-party calls countrywide daylong hartal on Sunday
Friday, 24 May 2013 15:49
DHAKA: BNP-led 18-party alliance called a countrywide daylong hartal on Sunday demanding restoration of the caretaker government system, release of its arrested leaders and activists and withdrawal of the ban on meetings and procession.
Kerry meets Israelis, Palestinians in bid to revive talks
Friday, 24 May 2013 15:49
JERUSALEM: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials on Thursday and acknowledged there was considerable skepticism that the two sides would resume peace negotiations.