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Japan earthquake: At least 11 killed as new 7.3 magnitude tremor hits Kumamoto region

The intensity of the fresh 7.3-magnitude tremor matched that of the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

Apr 16, 2016

North Korea 'successfully' tests new ICMB engine

Kim Jong says test underscored North Korea's the ability to conduct a nuclear strike against the United States.

Apr 9, 2016

Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley 3: Where to watch live online the final fight

Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley will be telecast live from MGM Grand arena in Las Vegas, at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT on HBO pay-per-view.

Apr 9, 2016

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli denies charges under Official Secrets Act

The court heard that Rafizi committed the offence at the Parliament lobby on March 24.

Apr 9, 2016

Salah Abdeslam: Paris attack suspect captured alive in Brussels raid

Belgian police arrest key suspects in Brussels, Paris attacks

Abrini was arrested from around the Brussels borough of Molenbeek. Police said he was known to have a criminal record.

Apr 9, 2016

Singapore little india like a walking time bomb says MP denise phua

Singapore MP Denise Phua calls foreign workers in Little India 'walking time bombs'

Denise Phua said her constituents in Jalan Besar GRC should be "protected" from the expatriate workers.

Apr 8, 2016

Panama papers: British PM David Cameron admits he benefited from father's offshore business

Cameron and Samantha sold the "bearer shares" in his father's trust for £30,000 in 2010.

Apr 8, 2016

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Philippines elections: Data breach at Comelec exposes personal details of 55 min voters

A hacker group posted Comelec's entire database online following the March 27 defacement of the election commission website.

Apr 8, 2016

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli to be charged under Malaysia Official Secrets Act

The parliament speaker made a significant ruling that police had acted within their rights in arresting Rafizi Ramli.

Apr 8, 2016

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

Najib scoffs at Mahathir allegations; says PAC report clears him in 1MDB funds scandal

Najib says Mahathir's allegations against him and 1Malaysia Development Berhad were motivated by personal interest.

Apr 8, 2016

Bangladesh: Radical Islamists hack to death liberal blogger Nazimuddin Samad

The militants shouted "Allahu akbar" (God is Greatest) as they attacked Samad.

Apr 7, 2016

David Ong issues apology letter as Bukit Batok by-election looms

The undated letter surfaced even as major political parties have finalized their candidates for the by-election in Bukit Batok seat.

Apr 7, 2016

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected Vietnam's new prime minister

Vietnam Communist party forms new ruling triumvirate with election of PM

61-year-old Phuc says his priority would be to achieve the growth targets for the economy, which expanded 6.7 percent in 2015.

Apr 7, 2016

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Iceland coalition rejects call for government to resign, names new prime minister

The right wing coalition said Johannssonn will lead the government until elections are held in the autumn.

Apr 7, 2016

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Malaysia: Parliament panel to whitewash PM Najib in crucial 1MDB report?

1MDB's purchase of power plants at steep prices and its failed joint venture with Saudi energy firm PetroSaudi had bled the state fund pale,

Apr 7, 2016

OCBC to acquire Barclay's wealth management business in Singapore and Hong Kong

Bank of Singapore's assets under management will rise to $73.3 billion with the Barclays' assets acquisition.

Apr 7, 2016

Death penalty: 90% of executions take place in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

The rights watchdog said the number of executions would rise sharply if numbers were available for China.

Apr 6, 2016

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Philippines elections: Grace Poe upbeat even as Rodrigo Duterte takes poll lead

The latest survey shows tough talking mayor Duterte has emerged as a strong contender against Poe.

Apr 6, 2016

LinkedIn opens Singapore data hub, first outside US

The office will process LinkedIn's online traffic in the Asia-Pacific region and handle about a third of global traffic

Apr 6, 2016

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Rafizi Ramli, vice-president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), was arrested outside the Malaysian parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

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