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Iraqi children killed by air strikes as battle against Isis in Mosul intensifies

Mosul battle: Heartbreaking photos of Iraqis transporting bodies of civilians

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore brings you some of those pictures of Mosul crisis.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for allegedly trying to enter Malaysia

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for trying to enter Malaysia

One of the detainees says they had entered Thailand through the Mae Sot border after paying Baht 15,000 (RM1,900) to the syndicate.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

4 Singaporeans charged with sexual assault for raping 2 women in Taiwan

The authorities say that if convicted of rape, each of them might have to face up to 10 years of jail.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks Japan not to interfere in South China Sea, promises 'firm response' in future

The comments came after Reuters reported on a Japanese plan to send its largest warship to the conflicted waters of South China Sea.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

915 coins removed from turtle's stomach in Thailand

SHOCKING: Vets remove 915 coins from sea turtle's stomach in Thailand

The 25-year-old green sea turtle swallowed changes thrown into her pool by tourists seeking good luck.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai woman stomps Singaporean boyfriend to death, faces 5½ years' jail

Initially, Sukanya Praphuttha was charged with murder, but later the charge was reduced to culpable homicide that carries a maximum of 10 years' jail.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore passport ranked 4th in travel freedom; Myanmar and Laos among biggest climbers in SE Asia

Singapore shares the fourth position with Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway and the UK.

Mar 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine lawmaker Gary Alejano files impeachment papers against President Duterte

Gary Alejano, Lower house representative accuses Duterte of a laundry list of offences, including concealing assets and drugs-related extrajudicial killings.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya