International Business Times, Singapore Edition

Society

Picture for representation

Philippine lawmaker faces USD 480,000 graft charges

The Philippine lawmaker has been identified as Eduardo Veloso and evidence were found against him that hinted violation of section 3 of the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Law.
Aug 1, 2017
By Noel Tarrazona
Watch this cops epic Dad dancing at Camp Bestival

Watch this cops epic Dad dancing at Camp Bestival

Dorset Police uploaded this clip of Special Constable Jason Cox getting into the party spirit whilst patrolling the festival, held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset on July 27- 30.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Senior Iraqi military commander Major-General Najm al-Jabouri told Reuters that he doesnt expect the battle for Tal Afar to be large or complicated due to low morale in the ISIS fighters there. Speaking on 30 July, he added that military intelligence indicated that Isis had between 1,500 and 2,000 in the city.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Los Angeles celebrates winning the 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles celebrates winning the 2028 Summer Olympics

Paris seemed likely to be given the 2024 Summer Olmpyics after rival candidate city Los Angeles agreed to accept the prize of the 2028 Games. Both cities were competing for the 2024 Summer Games after several other contenders withdrew, and paves the way for Los Angeles and Paris to join London as the only cities ever to host the Games, summer or winter, three times since the modern Olympics began more than a century ago. 
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
How to get started with bitcoin

How to get started with bitcoin

If youve never been involved in Bitcoin before and you want to get started using Bitcoin, the first thing you need to think about is what you are going to do when you get it. You have to think about security first, know how to get your Bitcoin and what to do with it.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
See the worlds longest pedestrian suspension bridge

See the worlds longest pedestrian suspension bridge

Meet the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world right now. The newly opened bridge in Switzerland spans 1621 feet, and the highest point reaches 279 feet. Thats as high as a 26-story building. The bridge also offers hikers with views of the Alps including the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, and Bernese Alps. If you ever have a chance to walk the bridge, you may not want to look down.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Bidi Bidi one year on: Inside the worlds largest refugee camp

Bidi Bidi one year on: Inside the worlds largest refugee camp

The Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, in northern Uganda, opened in August 2016 to home thousands of people fleeing the South Sudanese civil war. In April, the 250km2 settlement became the worlds largest refugee camp, giving shelter to 270,000 people. Three months later, the number of refugees stands at 272,168, with Ugandan officials expecting it to increase to 300,000, due to family reunions and births.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Venezuelas Maduro blasts US sanctions on him as desperate and hateful

Venezuelas Maduro blasts US sanctions on him as desperate and hateful

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said US President Donald Trumps decision against him reflected the character of the emperor of the US. The unpopular socialist leaders comments came after the US Department of the Treasury slapped sanctions on Maduro earlier on Monday (31 July).The sanctions came in response to the controversial election that took place in the South American country a day earlier, which the US government called a sham.
Aug 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Prev 2418 2419 2420 2421 2422 2423 2424 2425 2426 2427 Next
BLOGS AND FEATURES
Max Muir

How Max Muir Is Redefining Modern PR Through Authenticity and Strategy

27 minutes ago
By IBT Desk
Previous 1 of Next