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China coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 32

A total of 181 workers were initially trapped underground and 149 of them were rescued

Dec 4, 2016

By Reuters

UFO sighting in Turkey: Hoax or spine chilling truth?

Some people believe that the UFOs are actually drones flying in the sky

Dec 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

ZoukOut tickets scam: At least 23 Singaporeans fall victim to online fraud police say

Most victims used online marketplaces such as Carousell, Craigslist, Gumtree and Facebook.

Dec 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

China rescues Filipino fishermen near disputed Scarborough shoal in South China Sea

This rescue move underlines the rapid changes in the relationship between the two nations over sovereignty.

Dec 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta braces for second anti-Ahok rally amid tight police vigil

22,000 police personnel have been deployed to keep a strict vigil and ensure law and order.

Dec 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

It's economy, stupid! Prince Alwaleed flays quirky ban on women drivers

The Saudi prince said the ban on female drivers is an unjust rule imposed by a traditional society

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China theme park building full-size Titanic replica 1,200 km from the sea

The new ship will be docked permanently on a reservoir in the Qijiang River in Sichuan province.

Dec 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Red alert issued in Hebei province after thick smog shrouds cities

Hebei province, which borders capital city Beijing houses several China's polluting factories

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Malaysian motorcyclist crushed by tipper truck at Woodlands Centre

Police have also arrested the 47-year-old tipper truck driver.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Another politician health scare in Tamil Nadu dies down as doctors say Karunanidhi is stable

The news of Karunanidhi being hospitalised comes amidst uncertainty over the state's CM Jayalalithaa's health.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Papilionanda Aung San Suu Kyi: Orchid named after Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi is on a three-day trip to Singapore after PM Lee invited her to visit the city-state.

Dec 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

At least 2 killed, 4 injured after overhead bridge collapses in Malaysia

The search and rescue teams are working at the accident sight to rescue people, if any.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lufthansa cancels almost 900 flights as pilots' strike continues

Lufthansa cancels nearly 900 more flights as pilots' strike continues

After several talks with management, the directors and pilots have failed to come to a conclusion regarding the age increase.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Indonesian maid punches 2-year-old boy, hits his head with toilet brush

The Deputy Public Prosecutor says the victim was punched the child on a vulnerable part of his body.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Police probing mysterious death of 36-year-old male in Sembawang

The police say they are investigating the cause of the death.

Nov 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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