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Followers and admirers bid goodbye to SR Nathan

Remembering SR Nathan: Singaporeans pay last tribute to former president

The State Funeral Procession for the late former President SR Nathan will start at 2 pm on Friday.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Indonesian navy finds Malaysian oil tanker taken by own crew

Authorities say Vier Harmoni was found on Wednesday off West Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian part of Borneo Island.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

Japan: Truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

The National Police Agency of Japan says this is the first death reported in Japan related to Pokemon Go.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Massive earthquake in Myanmar kills three, damages 60 pagodas

Tremors were also felt across neighbouring countries like Thailand, India and Bangladesh.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Twelve people killed in American University attack - Afghan police

Afghanistan: 12 people killed in American University attack in Kabul

Security forces killed two suspected militants to end the attack on the compound.

Aug 25, 2016

By Reuters

Janmashtami 2016: 10 powerful quotes by Lord Krishna from Bhagavad Gita

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna.

Aug 24, 2016

By Simi John

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

The doctors say some of the knives were folded and some were with exposed blades up to 7 inches long.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

At least six people believed dead following Italian earthquake

Italy earthquake: Hundreds killed, several injured as shallow tremor strikes

More than 200 people are believed to have died in a strong earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday morning, officials told state broadcaster RAI.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

One killed, 30 wounded by explosions in southern Thailand

One killed, 30 wounded as explosions rock Pattani in southern Thailand

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says there is no link between the latest bombings and the seven provinces attacks.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China and South Korea foreign ministers kick off 2-day joint meeting

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the meeting.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines police chief says 300 officers involved in illegal drugs trade

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Director-General Ronald dela Rosa says officers are also accused of protecting syndicates involved in the manufacture and distribution of narcotics.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: 200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Chittagong factory

Officials say strong winds blew the toxic gas across a 10-kilometre radius and people were affected at the southern city's international airport.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

1 dies, several injured as typhoon Mindulle floods Japan

The Kanagawa prefecture government says a woman died in Sagamihara city outside Tokyo on Monday due to the storm.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Massive earthquake in Myanmar kills three, damages 60 pagodas

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Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

Italy earthquake: Hundreds killed, several injured as shallow tremor strikes

One killed, 30 wounded as explosions rock Pattani in southern Thailand

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Bangladesh: 200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Chittagong factory

1 dies, several injured as typhoon Mindulle floods Japan

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

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