Asia Pacific

Singapore: Medical Council punishes doctor for not giving leave to worker with broken hand

Inquiry finds the doctor at the Raffles hospital "disregarded the patient's wellbeing".

May 11, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Singapore jails Chinese man Lim Beng for 17 yrs for multiple rapes in public space

Judge says Chinese New Year eve rape shattered notion of safety in public places in Singapore

May 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

8,000-year-old world's oldest paddy field found in China

The field is located at the neolithic ruins of Hanjing in Sihong county in east China's Jiangsu province.

May 10, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Who is Geraldine Roman, Philippines politician

Who is Geraldine Roman, first transgender politician to enter Philippines Congress?

Roman, 49, hails from a powerful political family and her mother was a member of parliament in the Philippines.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesian maid arrested after Singapore baby strangled to death

The child's grandparents talk about the troubles their son and daughter-in-law have been going through.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore crime

Manny Pacquiao kidnap threat: Police arrest suspects as boxing star continues Senate campaign

PH election news: Manny Pacquiao close to winning Senate seat, latest data shows

Pacquiao is placed ninth in the list of senatorial candidates with the highest votes so far.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

N. Korea party meet ends adding just more power to Kim's limitless powers

Pyongyang vows to expand the country's nuclear and missile arsenal in violation of the UN sanctions.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections - poll monitor

'It's with humility, extreme humility, that I accept this, the mandate of the people'

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian chopper crash: Body of Filipino pilot found

Body was found in Triso which is about 5.5km from the Lingga jetty.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

21 Malaysian 'drug mules' face death penalty in Thailand over large ice, heroin haul

21 Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs could face death penalty.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Third incident of charging phone explosion in Malaysia

Malaysia: 30 minutes into charging phone emits smoke and explodes

Another mobile phone exploded while charging in Malaysia

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia chopper crash: Five bodies recovered, Philippine pilot still 'missing'

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirms the helicopter that crashed was of Philippine registration.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippines elections; Grace Poe at third place

Where to check for latest lead positions in Philippines presidential elections

May 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Kim Jong-un sets 5-year economic plan, professes nuclear restraint

Kim's plan focuses on mechanisation of agriculture and automation of factories.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Poll favourite Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals and forget human rights

'You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because as the mayor, I'd kill you'

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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