Bangladesh mourns assassination of country`s founding father

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 22:23

Black flags dotted Bangladesh`s skyline as the country on Thursday observed the National Mourning Day.

China mudslide: Toll rises to 1239; national mourning declared

Last Updated: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 00:13

China will observe a national day of mourning on Sunday in memory of those killed in the massive floods.

China declares national mourning for over 2,000 quake victims

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 18:45

China will observe a national day of mourning on Wednesday in memory of the victims of the killer quake in the predominantly Tibetan inhabited Qinghai province, even as the death toll today crossed the 2,000-mark.

Two-day national mourning in Guinea after stadium bloodbath

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:21

Guinea on Wednesday banned "subversive" gatherings as it announced two days of national mourning after troops killed at least 157 people in a brutal crackdown on an opposition rally, rights activists said.

Notice to ex-Bangladeshi PM for celebrating b`dday on August 15

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 16:38

A legal notice has been served to Bangladesh`s former prime minister Khaleda Zia, demanding a clarification on her party celebrating her birthday that coincides with the National Mourning Day.