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Malaysia chopper crash: Body of minister Noriah's husband and Kuala Kangsar MP found

The remains of Wan Mohammad Khair-il arrived at the Sultan Azlan Shah Ipoh Airport at 6.10am.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok results: Sample count to give early indication around 9 pm

The early indication of who might have won the contest is expected to be released around 9.30 pm.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

London gets its first Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan

Labour Party's Sadiq Khan elected first Muslim mayor of London

Sadiq Khan has been elected as London's new Mayor on last Saturday.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian helicopter crash: Rescue teams lose hopes of finding survivors

The search teams working for the crashed helicopter carrying VIPs are losing all hopes of finding any survivors.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Grace Poe in last-ditch appeal; says will mend economy and unify country

Grace Poe says she will put Philippines on par with other developed countries of Asia.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

North Korea trumpets nuclear, missile technology feats as rare party congress starts

The Party congress will "unveil the brilliant blueprint to bring forward the final victory of our revolution" state media says.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Russian orchestra performs at Palmyra amphitheatre destroyed by Isis

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the concert is a surprise, adding that terrorism needs to be wiped out.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore court slaps 3 more charges on Ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei in 1MDB probe

Prosecutor Kwek says Yeo has shown no qualms in attempting to subvert the course of justice.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Philippines: Duterte surges ahead with 7-point lead, Grace Poe slips

As per the latest opinion survey, Duterte has taken a clear lead over nearest rival Senator Grace Poe.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Debris of the missing helicopter AS 350 found

Body found near debris from missing Malaysian helicopter carrying minister and VIP entourage

Debris from the missing Eurocopter AS 350 helicopter are believed to be found near Batang Lupar, Malaysia.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Roshmah's aid claims that PM Mahathir is not like his father

Helicopter carrying Malaysian VIPs including minister goes missing in Sarawak

Eurocopter AS 350 goes missing with 5 Malaysian VIPs on board.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok election: Chee directs fire on PM Lee and 'vicious campaign'

Chee Soon Juan directs fire on PM Lee and 'vicious campaign' in dying hours of Bukit Batok campaign

Chee says the People's Action Party engages in "the most revolting and vicious type of gutter politics."

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

American surfer attacked by shark in Balian

Bali shark attack victim Ryan Boarman 'failed to read post-rain shark activity'

American surfer who was mauled by a shark in Balian, West Bali last week is better now and will be able to surf again.

May 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US,Russia wins truce promise pressurising the Syrian Army

Syria conflict: Uneasy truce holds in Aleppo under US, Russia watch

The Syrian army agrees to respect a two-day truce in the war-ravaged city of Aleppo.

May 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese woman allegedly raped thrice on the eve of Chinese New Year

Singapore: Chinese woman raped three times in public on Chinese New Year eve

A 30-year-old man is on trial for raping the young woman on a public road at night.

May 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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