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Dalai Lama's incarnation comments meant to offend China says Beijing official

Mongolia hosts Dalai Lama, defying stern opposition from China

Senior Mongolian officials and the Indian ambassador receive Dalai Lama at the airport.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Bersih 2.0 protest rally in KL: Police stop Red Shirts chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

There are more than 4,500 Yellow shirt supporters on the streets while the Red Shirts amounted to several hundreds.

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

'They won't quit until they destroy me,' says De Lima after NBI drug charges

Back in Manila, will Kerwin Espinosa give away ties with Senator Leila de Lima?

Initial reports said Kerwin would likely speak about his alleged connections with De Lima in the presence of a lawyer.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia raids Bersih office; All you need to know about Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

If there is any provocation, the protesters should not get into any engagement say organisers.

Nov 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Mahathir calls on Malaysians to join anti-Najib Yellow Shirt rally on Saturday

Mahathir is seen wearing a yellow Bersih T-shirt for the first time in a video posted online.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Amnesty criticises Indonesia for blasphemy probe against Governor Ahok

If the charges are pressed and proved in the court, Ahok could be jailed for up to five years.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib seeks a big win in state polls despite of corruption allegations

Najib invokes Arab Spring as Yellow Shirts prepare to storm Kuala Lumpur seeking his ouster

The next general election in Malaysia will be held in June 2018.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Jakarta governor Ahok named suspect in high-profile blasphemy case

Thousands of Muslims complained against the Christian governor demanding his resignation and arrest.

Nov 16, 2016

By Bihu Ray

First Lady of Dance: 10 unique moves of Michelle Obama

Virginia mayor steps down in protest against racist rant at Michelle Obama

A woman called Michelle an "ape in heels" in her facebook post.

Nov 16, 2016

By Reuters

'Mark Zuckerberg knows Facebook fake news cost Hillary Clinton the election'

As much as 38 percent of posts by rightwing groups contained false or misleading information.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

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Trump and Putin talk over phone; mending of frosty ties on the cards

The leaders agree to work towards 'constructive cooperation'.

Nov 15, 2016

By Bihu Ray

1MDB corruption: Najib denies ham-handed probe, affirms he alone started investigation

Singapore, Switzerland and the US are also probing people and organisations involved in the 1MDB scandal.

Nov 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Malaysia jails PKR leader Rafizi Ramli for leaking 1MDB probe papers

Rafizi Ramli had left the Najib Razak government red-faced by revealing documents related to the 1MDB probe.

Nov 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

Thailand prince Vajiralongkorn returns, quelling another bout of rumours

The crown prince's return from Germany quells a fresh round of rumours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku islands after Japan lodges protest

Japan says four ships entered at around 10.30 am and left within two hours.

Nov 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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