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US Introduces Bill to Bar Indian Companies Hiring on H-1B, L1 Visas
Since the revenue model of a majority of big Indian IT companies is heavily dependent on H-1B and L1 visas, such a bill is likely to have a major impact on their businesses.
As it Happened: Bangladesh Blast Kills Four Near Huge Eid Gathering
ISIS had recently warned of more attacks in Bangladesh in a video.
Human Remains Recovered From EgyptAir Plane Crash Site
The John Lethbridge, a privately owned deep-sea survey and recovery vehicle, is now headed to Alexandria to hand over the remains to prosecution and forensic authorities in the presence of members of the investigation committee.
Poverty, Illiteracy Await Disadvantaged Children, Says UNICEF
The state of the world's children, UNICEF's annual flagship report, paints a stark picture of what is in store for the world's poorest children, if governments, donors, businesses and international organisations do not accelerate efforts to address their...
Bangladesh Awami League Leader's Son Among Dhaka Attackers, Says Report
Rohan Ibne Imtiaz, the son of SM Imtiaz Khan Babul, a leader of the party's Dhaka City chapter and Bangladesh Olympic Association's deputy secretary general, has been identified as one of the attackers by another Awami League leader, BD News reported.
Pro-IS Twitter Account Warns of Attack at US, Britain Airports
The threat comes in the wake of a deadly attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport where three Islamic State suicide bombers killed 41 persons injured over 239 others.
Must Take Steps to Protect US from Terrorists: Hillary Clinton
Terror attack in Turkey is a reminder that the US can not retreat from this part of the world and needs to deepen co-operation with allies to take on this threat said Hillary Clinton.
Spain Holds Rerun Elections Amid Brexit After-Shocks
The election pits those hungry for change in a country with high unemployment against those who fear it would torpedo Spain's slow economic recovery.
Global Markets Lose $2.1 Trillion in Brexit Rout
The Brexit vote sparked eight per cent losses in the Tokyo and Paris bourses, nearly seven per cent in Frankfurt and more than three per cent in London and New York.
North Korea: We Won't Abandon Nukes With US Gun to Our Head
The nuke tests indicated technological advances in the North's missile capabilities.
UN to Continue to Work With Important Partners UK & EU: Ban
It added that the Secretary-General closely followed discussions surrounding the referendum in the UK, and that the vote to leave the EU came at the end of "intensive deliberations and rich discussions" not just in the UK, but across Europe.
Indian-American Couple Indicted in Multi-million Fraud
An Indian-American coupled did a multi-million fraud in US, they owned First Mutual Bancorp in Illinois, intentionally hid cash and assets from creditors after defaulting on $40 million in personal and corporate loans, according to the indictment for whic...
David Cameron Announces Resignation As UK PM After Brexit
Former London Mayor Boris Johnson, the most prominent supporter of the "leave" campaign, is now seen as a leading contender to replace Cameron.
Pound Collapses to Lowest Since 1985 on Brexit Shock
The Betfair market predicted a 51% chance of Britain leaving the EU the first time in the referendum campaign the option has become the favourite. Bookies' odds on Brexit also shortened to as short as 6-5. They had been 5-1 only hours earlier, as polls po...
'Jihadi Jack' Parents to Face Terror Trial in UK
Jack Letts, 20, is believed to be the first white Briton fighting in Syria.