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2 News | This week Local Two razakars to die for war crimes in Kishoreganj The world at a glance Two Russian jets ‘intercepted’ by US fighter planes near Alaska Syria evacuations resume after deadly bombing A special tribunal has sentenced two collaborators to death for their involvement in the murder of over 60 people, arson and looting in Kishoreganj during the 1971 Liberation War. The three-member International Crimes Tribunal headed by Justice Anwarul Haque pronounced the judgement in presence of one of the convicts, Muhammad Moslem Pradhan, 66 on last Tuesday. The other convict, Syed Mohammad Hussain alias Hossain, 54, is absconding. They were indicted on six charges of crimes against humanity on May 6 last year. Charges brought against the duo include killing of 62 people, abduction and detention of 11 people, and burning down some 250 houses in Nikli upazila in collaboration with the Pakistani occupation forces. In this case, the prosecution prayed to the court to declare rape and forced religious conversions equal to genocide. The duo, both hailing from Kishoreganj sadar upazila, were given death sentence on charge No 3. News: Dhaka Tribune Egyptian police last Tuesday arrested a man wanted for alleged involvement in twin church bombings this month claimed by the Islamic State group, an official said. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohamed Hassan, one of 19 suspects whose names police made public after the Palm Sunday explosions, the official said. Two suicide bombers attacked two churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria on April 9, killing 45 people in the deadliest attack on Coptic Christians in recent memory. Hassan was arrested in the southern province of Qena, from where the two suicide bombers also came. The interior ministry had raised a reward for US fighter planes have intercepted and escorted two Russian bombers in international airspace off the coast of Alaska. The TU-95 Bear bombers flew within 100 miles (160 km) of Alaska’s Kodiak Island before being intercepted by two American F-22 Raptors last Monday. The US pilots escorted the Russian planes for 12 minutes before the TU-95s changed course and departed towards eastern Russia. CNN reported that the Russian planes were within international air space but inside the Alaskan Air Defence Identification Zone, meaning they should in theory have identified themselves and their destination. The planes were 280 miles south west of the Elmendorf Air Force Base when the Raptors were scrambled. The Russian planes also flew near the Aleutian Islands. Pentagon spokesman and Navy Commander Gary Ross said the intercept procedure was “safe and professional.” US officials also said the Russian behaved professionally, although there was no “cockpit-to-cockpit” radio contact. Monday’s incident was not the first incident. On July 4, 2015 Russian bombers appeared off California and Alaska. Photo: Reuters Egypt arrests church bombings suspect information leading to the suspects’ arrests to 500,000 pounds ($27,518). The Palm Sunday bombings followed an earlier attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosives in a packed Cairo church in December, killing 29 people. The Islamic State group, which claimed all three bombings, has threatened more attacks on the minority, which makes up about 10 percent of Egypt’s 90 million people. Photo: AP Hundreds of Syrian civilians who have been under crippling siege left their homes last Wednesday as evacuations resumed after a weekend bombing killed dozens of others fleeing, nearly 70 of them children. A large convoy of buses from the governmentheld towns of Fuaa and Kafraya reached the edge of the rebel-held transit point of Rashidin outside second city Aleppo, the correspondent said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the hard-won evacuation deal was back under way. “The process has resumed with 3,000 people leaving Fuaa and Kafraya at dawn and nearly 300 leaving Zabadani and two other rebel-held areas,” the head of the Britain-based monitoring group, Rami Abdel Rahman, told AFP. Rashidin was the scene of Saturday’s deadly car bombing. At least 109 of the 126 dead were evacuees, among them 68 children. The rest were aid workers and rebels guarding the convoy. Dozens of wounded were taken to hospitals in nearby rebel-held territory, while others were taken to Aleppo, which government forces regained full control of late last year. Security was tightened up for Wednesday’s departures. Several dozen armed rebel fighters stood guard over the marshalling area where the buses were parked. The AFP correspondent said all other vehicles were carefully searched. The evacuations were taking place under a deal between the government and the rebels that is also seeing residents and rebels transported out of Madaya and Zabadani, towns near Damascus that are surrounded by pro-government forces. It was brokered late last month by Qatar, a longtime supporter of the rebels, and Iran, a key regime ally, but its implementation had been repeatedly delayed. When Wednesday’s evacuations are complete, a total of 8,000 people should have left Fuaa and Kafraya, including pro-government fighters as well as civilians. In exchange, 2,500 civilians and rebel fighters should have left rebel areas including Zabadani and Madaya. Photo: AFP WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017
. . . Meanwhile 3 Photo of the week Jubilant crowds defy all threats and come together to celebrate the Bengali New Year during the annual Mongol Shobhajatra, now listed as a part of our intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Photo: Mahmud Hossain Opu Woman gets her hand stuck in her toilet and has to be freed by firefighters say what? Firefighters had to free a woman after she got her hand stuck in a toilet. Gracie Henderson had just moved into her new house and needed to unblock her toilet. But because she didn’t have a plunger, Gracie made the decision to carry out the task using her hands. However, she ran into problems immediately when her watch got stuck in the toilet basin, leaving her stuck fast. Poor Gracie had no choice but to call firefighters to her home in New Caney, near Houston in the USA to help free her. Crews had no choice but to remove the toilet, carry it into Gracie’s back garden – with her still attached to it by the arm. They eventually managed to free the embarrassed woman by smashing the porcelain bowl. Although poor Gracie’s neighbours were treated to quite a show as fire crews worked to free her. Thankfully, Gracie has been uninjured by her ordeal and was such a good sport she shared the video online, where it has been viewed thousands of times. News and photo: Mirror Online horoscopes Aries (Mar21-Apr19): This week is a good time to avoid overreacting. Also steer clear of petty arguments. However, it can be perfect for romance and a special evening out. Taurus (Apr20-May20): Although you may be busy, you could have a powerful desire to kick back and relax at the start of the week. You may also find that unexpected tasks or deadlines show up. Gemini (May21-June20): The lively sparkle around leisure activities and your social life continues, with a powerful influence enhancing feelings on Saturday. If you want to ask someone out on a date, this could be the day to make your move. Cancer (June21-Jul22): When it comes to your career and key ambitions, an unexpected opportunity could open the door to a startling new vista, which could prove beneficial if you accept it. Leo (Jul23-Aug22): Be careful what you say, especially on Sunday, as it could be all too easy to become irritated by a minor matter. Try a massage, spa treatment, or anything that will help you relax. Virgo (Aug23-Sep22): The desire to splurge could be very strong early in the week, and you could hit the mall or shop online. Go easy, though. Libra (Sep23-Oct22): Avoid making spontaneous decisions until you feel calmer and more settled. Relationships seem to be an ongoing theme. Someone close could spring a surprise on you. Scorpio (Oct23-Nov21): Be prepared for fresh opportunities regarding work or everyday routines. Information could come out of the blue that moves you in a new direction. A new romantic attraction seems to hold promise this weekend. Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21): This week, avoid hanging out with people who do nothing but complain. Stick with those who are upbeat and you’ll get the week off to a great start. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19): Be prepared for some disruption to a family plan, this weekend. It may be minor, but try to give yourself more leeway around Thursday so you can handle any unexpected snafus. Aquarius (Jan20-Feb18): The week could bring unusual news that coincides with an opportunity or perhaps an encounter you might relish. Something or someone intriguing and refreshingly different may be about to enter your life. Pisces (Feb19-Mar20): The temptation to spend could be strong, but at the same time you’ll have a lot of fun. Just make sure you can afford it so there are no regrets. WEEKEND TRIBUNE | FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017
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