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China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

China: Authorities confirm 37 human deaths from bird flu in May

The authorities say 72 cases of human infection cases from H7N9 bird flu were reported during May.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Merbok approaches: Hong Kong braces itself for torrential rainfall, strong winds

The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3, its second-lowest warning.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city

Philippines: Duterte thankful for US force's assistance in Marawi conflict

According to a US official, US special forces are providing aerial surveillance and electronic eavesdropping and communications assistance.

Jun 12, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Blasts rock besieged city as Philippines marks Independence day

Rescue workers, soldiers and firemen sang the national anthem and listened to speeches as three OV-10 attack aircraft darted through the cloudy sky.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Dramatic Japan highway crash kills 62-year-old driver, injures 45

The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a list of 10 best Father's Day messages which can be dedicated to fathers around the world.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines: Huge rally against Martial Law set on Independence Day

Critics also said that Martial law will just allow law authorities and state-sponsored vigilantes to resort to extrajudicial killings.

Jun 11, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Father's Day 2017: When and why is it celebrated ?

Father's Day is celebrated every year on third Sunday in June and this year it falls on June 18.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Police arrest 13 suspects for gang-related activities at funeral

The authorities say that they are trying to identify and arrest more suspects.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city

The Philippines military says the United States was providing technical assistance to end the siege of Marawi City by fighters allied to Islamic State.

Jun 11, 2017

By Reuters

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Philippines government to allocate USD 204m to reconstruct war-torn Marawi City

The ongoing-battle has already killed 138 terrorists, 58 soldiers and 21 civilians and several residents have fled the city.

Jun 11, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

World Bank grants USD 99.3 m loan to boost Philippines agricultural sector

Dubbed as the Inclusive Partnerships for Agricultural Competitiveness (IPAC), the load assistance for the said program was approved by the Washington-based international lender.

Jun 10, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona