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Viola Beach band members die in Sweden car crash

Viola Beach band members killed in Sweden car crash

The car plunged 26 meters from the motorway into the canal when a bridge was open.

Feb 15, 2016

New Apple iPhone, iPad to be launched at March 15 event - Report

The new iPad features may include a variant of the A9 processor, an upgraded camera system, and potentially a rear flash for brighter photos

Feb 14, 2016

Taiwan earthquake toll rises to 108 as more bodies recovered

At least 22 people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble of the 17-storey apartment building that collapsed in the tremor.

Feb 13, 2016

Japanese markets end turbulent week as Nikkei sheds 5.4%

Japanese exports suffered as yen rose, with Toyota dropping 6.8 percent, Nissan 5.82 percent and Sharp plunging 10.32 percent.

Feb 12, 2016

PM Lee asks Saudi Arabia to increase annual Haj quota for Singapore

Lee says Singapore's current quota of 680 was based on a formula decided 30 years ago.

Feb 12, 2016

Scientists detect for the first time gravitational waves hypothesized by Einstein

Scientists detect for the first time gravitational waves hypothesized by Albert Einstein a century ago

Feb 12, 2016

Asian shares in sell-off over bank health concerns; gold, bonds gain

The sell-off followed a sharp drop in global markets on Thursday on concerns over the health of the global economy and the banking sector

Feb 12, 2016

Singapore crime rate increases, propelled by online scams

SPF says it will intensify its public education efforts to raise awareness on the evolving modus operandi of online scammers.

Feb 12, 2016

Model Heidi Klum at amfAR gala 2016 in New York

Model Heidi Klum attends the 2016 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, New York February 10, 2016.

Feb 11, 2016

Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year

Yellen admits tighter credit markets, volatile financial markets, and uncertainty over Chinese economic growth posed greater risk to the US economy.

Feb 11, 2016

Singapore to witness rare solar eclipse on March 9

The maximum eclipse will be visible around 8.23am and the solar event will last until 9.33am

Feb 10, 2016

Chinese welcome Year of the Monkey with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Longtan park in Beijing

Chinese welcome the Year of the Monkey with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Longtan park in Beijing

Feb 10, 2016

Oil rebounds after 8% fall as Iran says open to talks with Saudi Arabia

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) lowered its oil demand growth forecast for the next two years.

Feb 10, 2016

Indonesian air force training aircraft crashes

Breaking: Indonesian training aircraft crashes into housing area

Local media reported witnesses saw rescuers carrying body bags.

Feb 10, 2016

Japan's Nikkei plunges 5.4% as investors flee to safe haven assets

Japan's Nikkei plunges 5.4% as investors flock to safe haven assets

The Nikkei has slumped 15 percent so far in 2016.

Feb 9, 2016

Germany train collision kills four; 150 injured

The trains' operator Meridian said the carriages had partially derailed and crashed into each other.

Feb 9, 2016

Singapore Airshow 2016: Top aerospace firms eye business worth billions

Some industry analysts are downbeat about this year's show, which is taking place under the shadow of a global economic downturn.

Feb 9, 2016

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea coast; no tsunami warning

There is no tsunami warnings, seismologists said, adding the earthquake happened off the coast of Bougainville Island.

Feb 9, 2016

Singapore economy projected to grow 1-3% in 2016 says minister

Though the weak oil prices have depressed sentiment, it also means lower energy expenses for a whole lot of businesses.

Feb 8, 2016

Singaporean trekker dies while trying to scale Malaysia's Gunung Tahan

Nawaz's body was found some five kilometers from the spot he was last seen.

Feb 8, 2016

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