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Mass murderer with no remorse from Japan pleads not guilty for killing 19 in care home

The trial for the man with no remorse for murdering specially-abled persons in Tokyo, Japan has begun on Wednesday

Jan 8, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Prosecutors unsuccessful in confiscating Ghosn lawyer's computer

The agents sent by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office tried to confiscate the computer at the offices of the firm which is headed by Junichiro Hironaka

Jan 8, 2020

By IANS

Breaking: Ukrainian plane crashes 8 minutes after take off from Tehran Airport

Wednesday morning's missile strikes on bases in Iraq hosting US and coalition troops were reported, though there is no confirmation whether the crash was related to them or not.

Jan 8, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Malaysian PM Mahathir calls for unity among Muslims as US-Iran tension escalates

The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad asked the Muslim countries to unite to counter the external threat that is imminent after the death of commander Qasem Soleimani

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Sumatra raising concerns of damages

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southwest of Indonesia's Aceh province on the island of Sumatra on Tuesday 1.05 PM local time says United States Geological Survey

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Refuse workers find baby alive in Singapore's wealthy community's rubbish chute

Newborn was found abandoned in a rubbish chute by the Monday morning cleaners in Singapore

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

JNU attack: Indian capital becomes harbinger of violent onslaughts on universities

Hapless students were targeted. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh was singled out and beaten with iron rods near her hostel, sending the signal that the attack was pre-planned

Jan 7, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

World's oldest person Kane Tanaka of Japan turns 117, finds birthday cake 'Oishii'

Japan's Tanaka was given the title last year on March 9

Jan 7, 2020

By Parwinder Sandhu

World War 3: Which countries will support Iran if a war breaks out against US?

As tension escalates, Donald Trump has revealed that he is not hesitant to use the two trillion worth weapons against Iran

Jan 6, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

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North Korea holds massive rally amid tensions with the US

Several thousands of North Koreans hold a march in Pyongyang in the Kim Il-Sung Square.

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Exports in Bangladesh dip by 5.84% in the first half of 2019-2020

The total exports in Bangladesh for the first half of the fiscal year 2019-2020 fell by 5.84 per cent according to the official data revealed on Monday

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Baby one-horned rhino passes away in Nepal

Rare one-horned rhinoceros died in the Chitwan National Park in Nepal on Sunday morning

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Iran offers $80 million bounty for Donald Trump's head, threatens to attack White House itself

In the aftermath of America's assassination of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, Iran has offered $80 million bounty for Donald Trump's head

Jan 6, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Protesters arrested in Hong Kong taking aim at Chinese traders

Protesters were involved in a scuffle in Hong Kong on Sunday where dozens of arrests were made near the border

Jan 5, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

North Korea arrests defector for plotting to kidnap North Korean children

North Korean defectors held in Vietnam secure freedom because of Europe

North Korean defectors who were cornered while crossing the Chinese border in Vietnam was released because of European institutions, says activist Peter Jung

Jan 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

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