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4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

4.9 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck the Kanto region, but there was no tsunami alert.

Jun 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Julie Bishop: Body of Australian missing in Brazil found

Body of Australian Rye Hunt, who went missing in Brazil, found

Rye Hunt, 25, disappeared from the Copacabana Beach area on May 21.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple attacked in malaysia's penang

Second Hindu temple attacked in less than a week in Malaysia's Penang

Attacks on Hindu temples are becoming common in Penang says deputy chief minister.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Thailand: 11 teachers, school staff die as bus topples and catches fire in Chonburi

School employee says school director was behind the wheel and was among the injured.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah appointed as ambassador-at-large for human rights in Malaysia

Malaysia appoints Muhammad Shafee as ambassador-at-large for human rights

Muhammad Shafee's appointment is a move to promote human rights, says the Malaysian foreign ministry.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea sends military vessels to chase away Chinese boats for illegal crab fishing

South Korean ships chase away Chinese boats harvesting crabs in disputed waters

Seoul official says China and North Korea were notified about this operation.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China dog-meat festival: Protesters deliver big petition to stop the festival

China dog-meat festival: Protesters file mammoth petition to stop Yulin city event

At the annual Chinese festival, the residents of the southern city are seen consuming dog meat and thousands of dogs expected to be slaughtered.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: Five more immigration officers arrested

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: 5 more officers arrested

Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar says the officers were arrested from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand Tiger Temple investigation uncovers slaughterhouse

The police discovered four live tigers and a dozen empty cages in a house 50 km from the temple in western Kanchanaburi province.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

The earthquake was under sea, at a depth of 29 km and its tremors lasted for three to four seconds.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Thailand speedboat accident: 2 Chinese tourists killed, 20 injured

Two speedboats packed with 62 tourists crashed off the coast of southern Thailand on Wednesday.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

Singapore to block internet access for government employees at work

There are alternatives for internet access and the work that officers need to do does not change, says official.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Four abducted Sarawakian sailors freed by Abu Sayyaf

The four Sarawakian sailors returned to Sandakan, Sabah, early in the morning on Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Papua New Guinea police firing kills four people in university campus

Papua New Guinea Riots: Dozens injured in police firing; government denies reports of deaths

There has been political unrest in the island nation over calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Online scammer arrested for hacking into Facebook Messenger and impersonation

Singapore arrests online scammer who got victims to send photos of bare chests

Victims were promised to be given cash and other gifts once compromising photos were sent.

Jun 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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