Bangladesh was born in 1971 after India intervened in Pakistan’s civil war, which resulted in the independence of what was then known as East Pakistan. The new state’s politics remains fractious and ...

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- The 21st Annual For Kids' Sake Art Auction is underway in Carbondale, with more than 200 pieces up for bid. Organizers say the auction is growing every year with its efforts ...

Premier Wen Jiabao starts an official visit on Thursday to Bangladesh, the second leg of his four-nation South Asia tour. Following are some basic facts about Bangladesh. Location: a South Asian ...

A handcuffed prisoner’s hands are raised as he is taken to a court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, July 25, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Rajib Dhar Even as the violent crackdown on participants in the ...

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- The fundraising efforts of For Kids' Sake has roots in Southern Illinois reaching back nearly 40 years. Those efforts create life-changing results for orphanages, schools, dorms ...