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Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: 3 killed in attack on troops as insurgents rack up violence in south

The fierce gun battle started at around 9:30 pm local time and ended just before midnight.

Nov 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Vietnam confirms 23 Zika virus infected cases, includes pregnant woman

Zika alert: Pregnant woman in Vietnam's 23 new confirmed cases

The WHO warns Zika is likely to spread throughout Asia after being detected in 70 countries.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

At least 21 dead in speedboat accident off Batam, search teams hunt for dozens missing

Batam ferry accident toll rises to 21; search on for dozens still missing

The police suspect that the overcrowded boat encountered the rough seas and capsized.

Nov 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta tense ahead of jihadist rally against Christian governor Ahok

Several radical Islamist outfits are exhorting their rank and file to unleash violence on Friday.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Fourth body found after speedboat crash in Thailand

18 dead, 36 missing as Indonesian migrant boat sinks off Malaysia's Batam

The boat ferrying workers may have capsized due to overcrowding, police say.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: 4-yr-old girl offered in blood sacrifice for finding lost mobile phone

India human sacrifice: 4-yr-old beheaded in ritual killing to find lost mobile phone

132 people were killed in witch-hunting in Assam state between 2002 and 2012.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean woman jailed for burning maid's face with hot spoon

The victim was found by the public in a distressed state after she ran away from the employer's home.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Taiwan's KMT leader Hung Hsiu-chu visits Xi Jinping, upholds one-china principle

KMT leader Hung Hsiu-chu raises 'peace agreement' between China and Taiwan in Beijing visit

China-Taiwan relations have been on the wane since DPP's Tsai Ing-wen took power in January.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korea: Park Geun-hye names new prime minister; opposition lashes out at move

Park appoints Kim Byong-joon, an official with the Roh Moo-hyun administration, as new prime minister.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Sungei Kadut warehouse fire: 7 rescued, explosions heard before blaze

Four fire engines, two Red Rhinos, an ambulance and seven support vehicles were immediately deployed to the site.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Another karaoke bar fire kills 13 in Vietnam capital Hanoi

Lax fire safety measures routinely cause fire accidents in Vietnam.

Nov 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China to unveil its J-20 stealth fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

Is J-20 stealth fighter a match for F-22 and F-35? Where will China find market for it?

China has stiffer challenge closer home as US deploys its latest F-35 strike aircraft to a base in Japan next year.

Nov 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? How is she involved in South Korean President Park's political crisis

South Korea: Choi Soon Sil arrested without warrant as scandal thickens

President Park Geun Hye is accused of keeping a close circle of personal friends and longtime confidantes.

Nov 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Choi Soon-sil? Close friend of South Korean President causes political crisis

South Korean prosecutors questions Choi Soon Sil after she flew back to Seoul on Sunday.

Oct 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as king on December 1

'Thailand to anoint Maha Vajiralongkorn as new king on December 1'

There was chatter in Thailand popular princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn might be chosen for the throne.

Oct 31, 2016

By Jacob J

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Thailand: 3 killed in attack on troops as insurgents rack up violence in south

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Batam ferry accident toll rises to 21; search on for dozens still missing

Jakarta tense ahead of jihadist rally against Christian governor Ahok

18 dead, 36 missing as Indonesian migrant boat sinks off Malaysia's Batam

India human sacrifice: 4-yr-old beheaded in ritual killing to find lost mobile phone

Singaporean woman jailed for burning maid's face with hot spoon

KMT leader Hung Hsiu-chu raises 'peace agreement' between China and Taiwan in Beijing visit

South Korea: Park Geun-hye names new prime minister; opposition lashes out at move

Sungei Kadut warehouse fire: 7 rescued, explosions heard before blaze

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