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China launches carbon-tracking satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emissions

TanSat will provide China's policymakers with independent data for three years.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Motorcyclist faces death penalty after 900g of heroin found in his underwear

The 23-year-old motorclist was stopped at the Tuas Checkpoint after the officers suspected that he was carrying drug

Dec 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

15 Christmas quotes to get you high in the holiday spirit

Christmas 2016: Top 10 messages to share with family and friends

IBT Singapore has compiled a wide range of wonderful messages that are perfect for sending your wishes.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

China stops poultry sales after second human bird flu infection confirmed

Imports from more than 60 countries, including Japan and South Korea have already been prohibited.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Road accident claims 16 lives in Java

Singapore: Truck-involved accident injures 50-year-old man

SCDF was alerted about the accident at around 8.20 and an ambulance was immediate dispatched

Dec 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines

Four Philippine sailors kidnapped in Abu Sayyaf stronghold off Sulu

Regional military spokesman Major Filemon Tan says the Filipino boat captain and three other crew members were kidnapped.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Year 2016 at a glance: The most memorable news events in pictures

IBTimes Singapore looks back at the most memorable news incidents that happened this year.

Dec 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A visit to the Lapland home of Santa Claus in Finland

Christmas 2016: 15 exciting quotes to get you high in the holiday spirit

People across the globe are eagerly waiting to celebrate the festival on 25 December.

Dec 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Houbara bustards hunters from Abu Dhabi royal family attacked in Balochistan.

Bustard hunting: Abu Dhabi royal family members chasing rare aphrodisiac shot at in Pakistan

The royals led by Abu Dhabi ruling family member Prince Saif bin Zayd al-Nahyan, were warned against bustard hunting in the region.

Dec 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Two multi-vehicle collisions injure 3 people on PIE within minutes

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says none of the casualties were trapped in the collided vehicles.

Dec 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Doctor rapes 16-year-old girl after parents fail to pay for treatment

The girl was taken to the doctor after she swallowed pesticide mistaking it as cough syrup.

Dec 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Russia's ambassador to Turkey shot dead by off-duty police officer

Turkish police officer shoots down Russian ambassador; shocking footage goes online

The murdered shouted "Don't forget Syria and Aleppo!" and fired at least eight shots on Karlov's back.

Dec 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 36 in Afghanistan, more than 20 injured

Mercedes driver was in wrong direction when he snuffed out a life on AYE

The police says the accident involved four cars, a motorcycle and a bus.

Dec 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippine Catholic Church, rights groups condemn Duterte's daily execution plan

Catholic leaders say Duterte's daily execution will make the country a capital of death penalty in the world.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Western tourist tied to post and beheaded in Pattaya

The victim's throat was slit and tied to a concrete post about 200 metres off Samae Beach in Koh Larn island.

Dec 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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