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Bodies of missing sailors found in flooded compartments of US destroyer

The Japan media said all seven of the sailors who had been reported missing were found dead.

Jun 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Maoist rebels raid police station in Central Philippines

Police reported that there were no casualties reported since the police did not fight back.

Jun 18, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippine troops rescue Vietnamese sailor held by Abu Sayyaf

Vo was seized last November along with five other Vietnamese crew members of a vessel that was boarded by the militants off Sibago island.

Jun 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Security forces arrest Abu Sayyaf Chief Leader's close aide

Based on the military intelligence reports, the detainee is one of the bomb experts of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)

Jun 18, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Father's Day 2017: Top 10 songs to share with your dad

On the occasion, IBTimes Singapore has hand-picked up top ten songs to share with your dad on this Father's Day 2017.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Space farming: China plans to grow potatoes on moon in 2018

The potatoes will be sealed in a small cylinder that is referred to as a mini-ecosystem, along with silkworm larvae.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore can expect more rainy days in second half of June, says Met Service

The authorities expect wide-spread thundery showers with occasional gusty winds Between the pre-dawn hours and morning on one or two days.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

Singapore: Man arrested for leaving unattended bags at Aljunied MRT station

The police said investigations are going on. If convicted, the man might be fined up to S$1,000.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: House Speaker wants Martial Law extended to five years

Filipino Laws empower the Filipino President to declare the Martial law that will last for 60 days and Congress will determine whether or not to extend it.

Jun 17, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

7 sailors missing after US destroyer, Philippine vessel collide off Japan; 3 injured

The collision between the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal took place southwest of Yokosuka, Japan at about 2.30 am on Saturday.

Jun 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM Abe under fire over dealings claims in Kake scandal

This comes a few months after the conservative premier was forced to deny connections to a controversial director of a school.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines jails overpopulated by 511%, say state auditors

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that their findings cover all jails in the country that include district jails, municipal jails, extension jails and female dormitories.

Jun 16, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona