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13 killed as Indonesian military chopper crashes during anti-terror operation

The chopper was participating in an anti-terror operation targeting the East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT) terror group.

Mar 21, 2016

Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit

Obama arrives in Cuba for first visit by a US president in 88 years

The end of the cold war era animosities between the two countries was heralded in 2014 when diplomatic ties were re-established.

Mar 21, 2016

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee Soon Juan joins fray as hopes of alliance fade

SDP will "surpass" the current standards set in town council management under the PAP dispensation, Chee says.

Mar 20, 2016

Turkey suicide blast kills four; 11 Israelis among injured

NATO member Turkey has been targeted by Kurdish and Islamic State militants in recent months.

Mar 20, 2016

Singapore to offer two-week mandatory paternity leave

The minister says employers should play a big role in creating a pro-family environment in Singapore.

Mar 20, 2016

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysian lawyers approve motion seeking AG's resignation

The motion asks Ali to step down over his handling of cases involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Mar 19, 2016

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

The controversial letter called for Xi's resignation, saying he did not have the leadership skills to take China forward

Mar 19, 2016

Hulk Hogan awarded $115 million in sex tape damages; Gawker to appeal

Gawker had published an edited video that showed Hogan having sex with radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge Clem.

Mar 19, 2016

Flydubai flight FZ981 crash: 62 die; all 55 passengers Russians

The Boeing 738 crashed near the runway as it made a second attempt to land in conditions of poor visibility.

Mar 19, 2016

Singapore says Isis terror threat at highest level, Major counter terrorism measures rolled out

Epicenter of future caliphate: Singapore says Isis terror threat at highest level

'It is no longer a question of whether an attack will take place, but really, when is an attack going to take place'

Mar 19, 2016

Salah Abdeslam: Paris attack suspect captured alive in Brussels raid

Another person in the Belgium police' wanted list, Monir Ahmed Alaaj, was also arrested in the raid.

Mar 19, 2016

Indonesia tightens vigil over rising Uighur militant infiltration

Indonesia's anti-terror forces shot dead two ethnic Uighur Chinese men who were fighting alongside an Isis-affiliated extremist group.

Mar 18, 2016

Ascott in tie-up with Tujia, targets 2,000 units in China

The move will help Ascott raise its China portfolio from 1,005 units currently.

Mar 18, 2016

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

The court heard that the 43-year-old woman from Tampines threw the boy out of her ninth floor flat.

Mar 18, 2016

Jumpei Yasuda: Japanese journalist held by Nusra Front in Syria could be 'sold to Isis'

In the video, Yasuda is seen criticizing the Japanese government for apparently not doing anything to save him.

Mar 18, 2016

Penpix: Who are 9 New NMPs nominated to Singapore parliament?

An eight-member committee headed by Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob made the recommendation to the president.

Mar 18, 2016

Senior hospital staff punished for Singapore hepatitis C outbreak

Singapore hepatitis C outbreak: 16 senior SGH staff punished for lapses

At least seven people had died and 20 infected with the deadly hepatitis C virus in an outbreak that spread panic last year.

Mar 18, 2016

North Korea to test nuclear-tipped ICBM after claiming clean warhead re-entry

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea

The missile, which was fired around 5:55 a.m. from the western area of Sukchun, is believed to be a Rodong missile.

Mar 18, 2016

Philippines: Grace Poe says will relax curbs on foreign investors in media, utilities

Philippines: Grace Poe says will relax curbs on foreign investment in media, utilities

'If our defence is strong then we will not be bullied as easily as we are being bullied now'

Mar 17, 2016

Obama names centrist judge Merrick Garland for US Supreme Court

Republicans will block Obama's nominee as they say appointment to the highest court should be done only by the next president.

Mar 17, 2016

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