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Wanda Group opens China's first theme park to take on Disney

China's Wanda Group opens giant theme park to take on Disney

'This craze for Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck is over'.

May 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Najib's support to Islamic penal code 'hudud' causes uproar in multi-ethnic Malaysia

The proposed law provides for punishments such as amputations and stoning.

May 29, 2016

By Jacob J

'Mass rape' video on social media shocks Brazilians

Brazil: Mass rape video inspires online campaign against 'culture of rape'

Police looking for more than 30 men suspected of raping a teenage girl in Rio de Janeiro and uploading the video on social media.

May 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

1MDB Probe: Najib says police will probe central bank's complaint against WSJ

The Wall street Journal publishes confidential document from the central bank.

May 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

RMN investigates into Philippine fishermen claim of being treated cruelly

Manila says Malaysia will compensate Philippine fishermen 'attacked' near Commodore Reef

Royal Malaysian Navy launches investigation into Philippine fishermen claim that they had been treated cruelly.

May 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

G-7 comments: Bemused China uses harsh language to criticise host Japan

Japan taking advantage of its G-7 summit host status to 'isolate China', says Xinhua.

May 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia mulls banning foreign political donations after Najeeb scandal

The proposed regulations is expected to be ready before the next general election.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore teenage blogger Amos Yee back in court for 'insulting Islam'

Amos Yee is to be slapped with eight new charges, including five for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM to meet Obama ahead of G7 Summit

Abe, Obama to discuss Okinawa crime ahead of G7 summit

The murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa island had led to the arrest of a US civilian last week.

May 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Protected wildlife products burned in Banda Aceh Indonesia

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to promote wildlife conservation

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to spread message of wildlife conservation

May 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Officials confirm explosion on EgyptAir 804

EgyptAir flight MS804: Human remains suggest blast on board, says forensic expert

French authorities earlier confirmed smoke detectors went off in the flight before crash.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean woman dies in a road accident

Singapore: 17-year-old driver without license arrested after woman's death

A 46-year-old Singaporean woman has died in a road accident on Saturday noon

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf threatens to behead foreign hostages if ransom demands are not met

'If the demand is not met we will be executed like our friend John was a few days ago'.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama, Bourdain drop-in to enjoy "bun cha" at a Vietnamese restaurant

Obama enjoys Vietnamese street food 'bun cha' with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain

Obama was nice, smiling, cheerful and popular with everyone, restaurant owner says.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama insists lifting Vietnam arms embargo is 'not based on China'

Obama has thrown away a key US leverage to improve human rights in Vietnam, HRW says.

May 23, 2016

By Reuters

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