32 dead in Bangladesh ferry fire: police

Dhaka, Dec 24 (AFP/APP):At least 32 people died on Friday when a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh, police said. “The three-storey Obhijan 10 caught fire mid-river. We have recovered 32 bodies. The death toll may rise. Most died from the fire and a […]

Assange lawyers launch appeal against extradition

London, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Lawyers for Julian Assange have launched an appeal before Britain’s Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that he may be extradited to the United States, the WikiLeaks founder’s fiancee said Thursday. The December 10 decision by the High Court in London […]

Belgium will close all nuclear reactors by 2025

Brussels, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Belgium will shut down all seven of its nuclear reactors by 2025 but will not close the door on new-generation nuclear technology, according to a deal reached Thursday by the coalition government. A government source told AFP the all-night negotiations included an […]

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