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

Indonesia jails militant Santoso's widow for harbouring husband

The prosecutors say that she could have been charged with a more serious offence because she had discharged a firearm on Santoso's orders.

May 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

John Ridsdel: Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines execute Canadian hostage

Filipino govt questions Maoist rebels' sincerity on peace talks following Lapanday plant attack

The attack happened despite scheduled peace talks with both parties from May 27 to June 1 to be held in Netherlands.

May 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines govt seeks assistance from village chiefs in drug war

PDEA director said that the elected village leaders will play a significant role in helping the government.

May 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Firefighters fought the blaze with eight water jets.

Singapore: 54-year-old woman dies in Jurong East fire

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is investigating the unnatural death and the cause of the fire.

May 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korean presidential election: Early voting begins in 3,500 polling stations

The South Korean parliamentary speaker and key officials from the major political parties were among early voters.

May 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

2 students misuse boarding pass to meet K-pop star at Changi Airport: What all we know till now

According to the police, the two students bought plane tickets, got their boarding passes on April 30 but had no intention of leaving Singapore.

May 4, 2017

By Jon Maala

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Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: Drugs worth $418,000 seized at Woodlands Checkpoint, 5 suspected drug traffickers arrested

ICA and CNB says investigations related to the drug activities of all the arrested suspects are going on.

May 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

SIA authorities say that the latest initiative would provide the aviation industry with insight on the economics, logistical requirements and performance of biofuels.

May 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Prince Harry to visit Singapore for the first time in June

Prince Harry is also scheduled to travel to Sydney to attend the events celebrating the Australian city's hosting of the 2018 Invictus Games.

May 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Kabul: Suicide bomber targets NATO convoy; at least 8 killed, 22 injured

8 dead, 25 injured in Kabul bomb attack targeting Nato convoy, ISIS claims responsibility

The authorities say the blast has also damaged several civilian vehicles near the NATO convoy.

May 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

50 Philippine entrepreneurs undergo Business Leadership Training

The initiative has been developed as a part of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation's advocacy to promote business education for both the Chamber's members and non-members.

May 3, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona