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India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

J Jayalalithaa in respiratory support, more experts arrive as followers in frenzied prayers

Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines deadly blast: At least 14 killed, Duterte says explosion was an act of terrorism

Duterte's first report card shows Philippines loves 'trash talking' president

About 76 percent of voting-age Philippines citizens say they are satisfied with President's first three months in office

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singaporean cabin crew arrested in Bali over drug possession

The 42-year-old man faces a jail term of up to 15 years if found guilty.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore diver dies of sting ray attack

A typical sting ray attack doesn't kill people but the victims can die if they are stung in the chest, which triggers a cardiac arrest.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Thailand 'detains' Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong; China's role under scanner

Media reports say Joshua Wong was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday night.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US Veep debate: Mike Pence calls Russia's Putin a 'small and bullying leader'

CNN/ORC snap poll declares Pence the winner with 48 percent support, compared with Kaine's 42 percent.

Oct 5, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore: Man posts intellectually disabled woman's nude photo online with nasty comment

'Boyfriend' jailed after mentally challenged woman's nude photos circulated online

The man befriended the victim and pursued her to be his girlfriend and sent nude pictures to his friend.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police on hunt for billboard porn operator

Jakarta police on manhunt after explicit porn played on billboard instead of ad

Jakarta police say 10 people questioned.after porn clip broadcast on billboard.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast, say reports

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast: reports

IS has immediately sprung into action and is trying to track down the culprits behind the incident.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Duterte says he did not intend to derogate the memory of slain Jews.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the man was trapped inside the car and they had to extricate him.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistani crowd pelts stones at Indians during Beating Retreat at Wagah

Pakistani crowd pelts stones at Indians during Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah

There has not been any report of immediate injury.

Oct 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Typhoon Namtheun: Japan on high alert for yet another typhoon

Japan on high alert as 'very strong' typhoon approaches: JMA

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the storm is expected to hit Honshu on Tuesday after slamming into Okinawa.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India from 3 October, will meet Narendra Modi

PM Lee embarks on 5-day India trip, will meet Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister's Office says both the Prime Ministers will witness the exchange of three MOUs marking the cooperation in the fields of industrial property and skills development.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants free three Indonesian hostages

Authorities say the handover was done through Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) group.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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