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West may boost Syria rebels if Assad won't talk peace

AMMAN: Washington threatened on Wednesday to increase support for Syria's rebels if President Bashar al-Assad refuses to discuss a political end to a civil war that is spreading across borders. Read more

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Brutal attack in London blamed on radical Islam

LONDON: Two men with butcher knives hacked another to death Wednesday near a London military barracks and one then went on video to explain the crime — shouting political statements, gesturing with bloodied hands and... Read more

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Owners to blame for Rana Plaza killings

Dhaka, May 22: The inquiry committee formed by the home ministry has termed the collapse of the nine-storied Rana Plaza, in Savar, "a killing caused by sheer negligence", and recommended trial under Section 304 which carries... Read more

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Dialogue process ‘very slow’: Mozena

DHAKA, MAY 22: The initiative of a dialogue between the government and opposition to resolve the political impasse is progressing very slowly, as there is a lack of confidence in each other, United States Ambassador to... Read more

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CG issue to be settled thru movement: BNP

Dhaka, May 22: The main opposition BNP has said that it would resolve the caretaker government (CG) issue by taking their movement to the streets. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put obstacles on the path of holding fresh... Read more

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