Bangladesh security forces nab 3 militants
Dhaka: Three members of a banned Bangladeshi Islamist group plotting to sabotage a major political rally organised by the ruling Awami league were arrested today in a predawn raid in northwestern city of Rajshahi ahead of Monday’s event. The three were arrested by elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion.
Saudi executes 70th convict this year
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia executed a citizen convicted of murder on Sunday, bringing to 70 the number of people it has put to death this year. Alaa al-Zahrani was found guilty of killing fellow Saudi Abdullah al-Sumairi with a rock to the head, the Interior Ministry said.
Ukrainians pelt Russia embassy with eggs
Kiev: The Russian embassy in Kiev was pelted with eggs and stones, cars were smashed and hundreds took to the streets on Sunday as Ukrainians' anger boiled over at Moscow's refusal to free a hunger-striking pilot. Hundreds of Ukrainian protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy in Kiev to demand the release of Nadiya Savchenko, a 34-year-old pilot who is on trial for murder.
US judge wins $291 million in lottery
Washington: A US judge who went on a month- long fishing vacation in the Florida Keys has won the $291 million Powerball while his brother too won, but just $7. Earlier last week, the Pennsylvania judge James Stocklas and his brother Bob bought lottery tickets on the way home from the beach.