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Noble Group looks to raise $2.5 billion to refinance debt

The commodity trader is in the market for a one-year borrowing base revolving credit facility.

Mar 9, 2016

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Crucial victory for Grace Poe as Philippines supreme court overturns disqualification

While the Poe campaign lauded the ruling, opponents criticised the verdict saying they were shocked.

Mar 9, 2016

UN warns of sanctions after north Korea rocket launch

Kim Jong Un says he has the 'true nuclear deterrent'

"The miniaturised nuclear warheads have been standardised to be fit for ballistic missiles'

Mar 9, 2016

Bangladesh starts process to drop Islam as state religion

The Constitution makers had proclaimed the country secular when it became an independent country in 1971.

Mar 8, 2016

Plot against Najib Razak: Malaysia 'busts' Isis plan to kidnap prime minister

The minister revealed that Islamic terror cells operating in the Kedah province were the masterminds behind the plot.

Mar 8, 2016

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen says ministry should waive legal costs to the family

SAF death case: Family of Dominique Sarron Lee refuses compensation

Singapore High Court last week ruled that the family of the private was not entitled to sue the forces under the existing provisions

Mar 8, 2016

Japan's economy contracts less than expected 1.1% in fourth quarter

Continued downturn in the economy poses harder challenge to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Abenomics approach

Mar 8, 2016

Maria Sharapova reveals failed drug test at Aus Open, faces suspension

Maria Sharapova says she failed drug test at Aus Open, faces suspension

Sharapova reveals she had been taking the substance for the last ten years because of health issues.

Mar 8, 2016

US air strike kills more than 150 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia

US says fighters from the al Qaeda-linked Islamic terror outfit were planning a "large-scale" attack.

Mar 8, 2016

OSIM founder Ron Sim offers S$300 million buyout bid

The bid provides shareholders a window of opportunity to sell their stake at a significant premium.

Mar 7, 2016

Eight killed as suicide bomber blows himself up in Pakistani court

The bomber blew himself up inside the district court compound in Shabqadar Bazaar of Charsadda district.

Mar 7, 2016

Defiant Najib orchestrates expulsion of Muhyiddin and Mukhriz from Unmo

Najib Razak says his government has the mandate and it will focus on the country's development.

Mar 7, 2016

Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike as US, South Korea hold joint drill

The North interprets the US-South Korea joint drill as a rehearsal for the invasion of the communist country.

Mar 7, 2016

Sydney shooting: Gunman kills one at Ingleburn factory; two injured

The shooting happened at a factory on Heald Road, Ingleburn, about 10.45am on Monday.

Mar 7, 2016

Brazil's former president Lula arrested in corruption probe

New 'evidence' in the corruption probe against Lula brings the ongoing Petrobras investigation closer to President Roussef

Mar 5, 2016

Mahathir vs Najib: Barisan Nasional leaders close ranks behind embattled prime minister

The signing of the citizens' declaration is a charade says Communications Minister Salleh.

Mar 5, 2016

Nuraini Noor 'Tuti': Asia's Next Top Model hits out at hardline critics

'I don't like to put labels on anything. I'm a citizen of the world'

Mar 5, 2016

SpaceX Falcon rocket crashes in another failed attempt to land on ocean drone

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company did not expect the landing to be successful.

Mar 5, 2016

China's top party panel sets 2016 growth in 6.5%-7% range

China's National People's Congress approves the target figures, which will be officially announced by Prime Minister Li Keqiang.

Mar 5, 2016

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Budget 2016 will be 'prudent' as it tries to shore up slowing economy

The government estimates 2016 growth between 1 percent and 3 percent, the lowest average growth rate in the last ten years.

Mar 5, 2016

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