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The body of the 2-year-old boy found after alligator attack at Disney Resort in Orlando

The body of 2-year-old boy attacked by alligator at Disney Resort in Orlando found

Body of Lane Graves was found "completely intact" with only a few puncture wounds.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia, Philippines verifying reports on abduction of four Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia, Philippines 'verifying' reports of abduction of 4 Malaysians off Sabah

A group of unidentified suspects allegedly brought the captives to the shores of Sitankai and later transferred them to Sulu.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

Malaysia says Asean is 'amending' its criticism of Beijing's South China Sea actions

Asean warned earlier that China's land reclamation had the "potential to undermine peace".

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Jayapura, Indonesia

5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Indonesia

The epicenter of the earthquake was 378 km of Irian Jaya, southwest of Jayapura.

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters, says Japan

Japan says Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters

A Japanese patrol plane saw the Chinese vessel around 3:30 a.m local time.

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m

Singapore destroys 8,000 kg of ivory worth $13 mln in anti-poaching drive

The ivory was seized from illegal shipments dating back to January 2014.

Jun 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners

Indonesia to execute 16 after Eid holidays; 30 more to face firing squad in 2017

'In accordance with the budget we have, we plan (to execute) 16 this year and 30 next year'

Jun 14, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting 7-year-old girl in public

Lim Kok Leong admitted touching the buttocks of the girl at Boon Lay Shopping Centre, when she went to the shopping centre with her parents.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Orlando Shooter, Omar Mateen "mentally unstable" and "disturbed", says ex-wife

Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen was 'mentally unstable', held anti-gay views

Mateen was investigated twice for possible extremist views in 2013 and 2014, according to FBI.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf beheads Canadian Robert Hall as ransom deadline lapses

Hours before execution, Hall appealed to the Philippine government "to get us all out here".

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Euro 2016: England and Russia could be disqualified if there is further violence says UEFA

England fans were involved in violence even before the Euro 2016 kick-started.

Jun 13, 2016

By Naveen Ullal

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Freed Sarawakian hostages not allowed to return to Sibu as investigation progresses

After several rounds of negotiations, four Sarawakian sailors were released by Abu Sayyaf militants at the coastal village of Patikul on Tuesday evening.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Blast at Shanghai's Pudong Airport injures three passengers

The Shanghai Airport Authority said the blast happened at 2:20 pm when "suspected homemade explosive material" exploded near the check-in counters.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

50 dead in Orlando nightclub attack, worst mass shooting in US history

Police probing evidence suggesting the attack may have been inspired by Islamic State militants.

Jun 13, 2016

By Reuters

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

4.9 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck the Kanto region, but there was no tsunami alert.

Jun 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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The body of 2-year-old boy attacked by alligator at Disney Resort in Orlando found

Malaysia, Philippines 'verifying' reports of abduction of 4 Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia says Asean is 'amending' its criticism of Beijing's South China Sea actions

5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Indonesia

Japan says Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters

Singapore destroys 8,000 kg of ivory worth $13 mln in anti-poaching drive

Indonesia to execute 16 after Eid holidays; 30 more to face firing squad in 2017

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting 7-year-old girl in public

Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen was 'mentally unstable', held anti-gay views

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf beheads Canadian Robert Hall as ransom deadline lapses

Euro 2016: England and Russia could be disqualified if there is further violence says UEFA

Freed Sarawakian hostages not allowed to return to Sibu as investigation progresses

Blast at Shanghai's Pudong Airport injures three passengers

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