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MilitaryMyanmar junta hits Suu Kyi with five new charges over helicopter purchase
A Myanmar junta court has hit ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi with five new corruption charges related to the alleged hiring and purchase of a helicopter
'US ready to talk with Russia over missiles, military exercises'
The United States is ready to discuss with Russia the two countries' missile systems and military exercises, in talks that could begin as early as Sunday in Geneva, a senior White House official said ...
Myanmar court delays Suu Kyi walkie-talkie verdict again
A Myanmar junta court on Monday again postponed giving its verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi's trial for illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies, a source with knowledge of the case said
US security aid
Bangladesh must sign deal to receive US assistance
Under the law, assistance is halted to any security agency or force that is involved in extensive violations of human rights including torture, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearance and rape
Dhaka, Ankara eye maintaining neutral position amid ‘geostrategic competition’
One needs to go beyond “symbolic gestures” in international relations and the two countries really need to base relations on mutual interests, said ambassador Turan
Sole survivor of Indian defence chief's chopper crash, dies
A senior Indian Air Force officer who was the sole survivor of last week's horrific chopper crash that claimed the lives of the country's first military chief and 12 others, died of his injuries on ...
Russia says Ukraine massing troops near separatist east
Moscow said Wednesday that Ukraine has massed tens of thousands of troops in the country’s east, where Kiev is fighting pro-Russian separatists, as worries grow over an escalation in the ...
Myanmar arrests ex-lawmaker it says masterminded anti-junta attacks
Myanmar security forces have arrested a former lawmaker and prominent hip-hop artist accused of masterminding a string of attacks targeting regime forces and officials
Bangladesh defence sector at high risk of corruption: TI
The comparison of GDI score with World Justice Project Rule of Law Index says those who scored better in open government index also scored more in transparency in defence sector
Shaheed Noor Hossain Day on Wednesday
Shaheed Noor Hossain Day will be observed on Wednesday, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-Ershad movement in the late 80s.
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