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Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release two Indonesian hostages; 23 still in captivity

The authoities say the terms of release for the Indonesians were not disclosed.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Road accident claims 16 lives in Java

Terengganu car crash: MPV with punctured tyre kills 6 of family in Malaysia

The family was on their way to Kuala Terengganu to meet a relative

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Road accident

Japan denies China's claim of 'dangerous and unprofessional conduct' by fighter jets

Japan denies China claim of 'dangerous' fighter sorties during routine drill

Japan vows to keep an eye on Chinese military and protect country's land, sea and air space.

Dec 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Frustrated Chinese mother kills daughters after failing to give birth to a boy

The mother attacked her five daughters with a kitchen knife after she failed to give birth to a son

Dec 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: 33 people go missing while climbing Mount Brik in Sarawak

A report was lodged with the police after the climbers failed to return from the trekking on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Islamic State leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in US strike

Jakarta presidential palace attack plot: Mastermind is Isis leader behind January bombing

Mastermind Bahrun Naim also carried out the Jl. MH Thamrin blast at central Jakarta on 14 January

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SHOCKING: Infection from pet dog's saliva sends man to coma

The infection gave rise to red tennis-ball-sized blisters that covered his entire body

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Riau air crash: Forensic experts identify 5 victims with DNA tests

Riau air crash: 5 victims identified after DNA tests

Authorities say the rescue operations are expected to end on Monday.

Dec 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

N-Level results to be declared next Monday; how to submit polytechnic applications

Authorities say the school candidates can obtain their result slips from their respective schools from 2 pm onwards.

Dec 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Malaysia: 2 Nigerian students missing after boat capsizes in Miri national park

Rescue operation is underway with the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Department and the police

Dec 12, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police foil State Palace attack plot, detonate powerful bomb

Police believe that the bomb was prepared to attack the State Palace in Central Jakarta.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama

Human rights activists support Ahok amidst cry for his arrest in blasphemy case

Human rights activists argue that Ahok is being penalised for a crime he did not commit

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Kuala Lumpur: Fleeing robbers leave behind pistol in luxury watch store

The burglars fled in a Mercedes-Benz car after making off with some of the watches.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Nigeria: Governor Udom orders investigation after Uyo church roof collapse kills 60

Udom Emmanuel ordered an investigation to find out if safety standards were compromised

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Twin bombing outside Istanbul soccer stadium kills 29, wounds 166

President Tayyip Erdogan described the blasts as a terrorist attack on police and civilians.

Dec 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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