Bangladesh issues Ebola virus alert
Bangladesh has issued an alert against deadly Ebola virus for three months, days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the epidemic an international health emergency. “Medical teams would monitor the international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet and also the seaport in... read more »
Convicted terrorist posts photo of son holding severed head
An Australian newspaper on Monday published a photograph of a child it said was the son of an Australian convicted terrorist holding aloft the severed head of a Syrian soldier. Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio that the photograph was further evidence of “just... read more »
Germany asks foreign embassies to disclose names of intelligence officials
In an unprecedented move, Germany has asked all foreign embassies to disclose the names of their entire intelligence service agents operating in the country, according to a media report. In a directive sent to the diplomatic missions last week, the Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs has demanded... read more »
UN chief welcomes new ceasefire in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed Egypt’s announcement that the Israelis and the Palestinians have accepted another 72 hours of unconditional humanitarian ceasefire and urged all sides to avoid steps that would lead to a resumption of violence. Mr. Ban expressed “his strong hope... read more »
