Police are reported to have opened fire on crowds of stone-throwing opposition activists in several Bangladesh towns, killing at least three people and injuring more than 100.

Judges and lawyers in Bangladesh demanded extra security today after fresh threats from Islamic militants suspected to be involved in this week’s bombings of court buildings.

Bombs exploded at court buildings in three towns in Bangladesh today, killing one person and wounding several others.

Bombs exploded at court buildings in three Bangladesh towns today, leaving several people injured, ATN Bangla TV station reported.

Nepal has put its troops on high alert nationwide following two attacks this week by communist rebels on soldiers and civilians that killed more than 50 people.