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In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

In Pictures: Spectacular fireworks around the world as New Year 2017 dawns

Thousands of people gathered at different locations to watch the amazing fireworks to welcome 2017.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Toxic air from China shrouds South Korea; pollution hazard to stay high

It is forecasted that dust concentration in the air will remain hazardous throughout Monday

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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

Indonesia arrests 76 Chinese women in New Year crackdown on sex workers

If convicted, the women would face punishments, including from fines and deportation to prison terms.

Jan 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Rare sabre tusk elephants 'near extinction' as 2 more killed in Sabah reserve

The elephants were on 27 December and 31 December for their rare sabre tusks

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: New Year fireworks set police chief's house on fire

The house is located near Lapangan Merdeka in Balikpapan of Indonesia's East Kalimantan

Jan 2, 2017

By Bihu Ray

China: Police bust organ trafficking racket, 16 people including doctor jailed

Initial investigation revealed that a doctor, a nurse and an anaesthesiologist was running the illegal kidney trade

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore: 860,000 HDB flat owners to receive GST voucher in 2017

Last year, about 840,000 Singaporean HDB households received the GST Voucher

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

6 skin-care resolutions to make this year for healthy and glowing skin

IBT Singapore has pointed out six skincare resolutions we all can make in this New Year.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 5 dead, 17 injured after boat catches fire in Jakarta river

Indonesia: 23 dead, 17 injured after boat catches fire in Jakarta river

Authorities say the accident was caused due to a short circuit on a power generator on the boat.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

China confirms another human bird flu case, second case in three days

The Ministry of Agriculture says the recent outbreak of the virus have been handled in a "timely and effective" manner.

Jan 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Fireworks injure 10 people at Pandamaran Sports Complex celebration

Three people suffered severe burns and were rushed to Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: New complex to replace Jurong West's Block 493 charred market

The new market complex will house a market as well as eldercare facilities

Jan 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

Malaysia: Terengganu, Kelantan states on high alert as flood situation worsens

33 schools have been shut down Terengganu and 500 people have been evacuated in Kelantan

Dec 31, 2016

By Bihu Ray

From Donald Trump to Pokemon Go: Check out these top 10 Google searches of 2016

The google search list reveals some exciting information about the top searches of this year.

Dec 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy New Year: Welcome 2017 from these places in Singapore with fireworks, parties

The biggest New Year day celebration happens in Marina Bay area with foot tapping music and fireworks

Dec 31, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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