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Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighters

Turkish military copter crashes in Syria, 2 killed

Turkish General Staff said an ATAK combat helicopter crashed around local time 1 p.m. during the ongoing operation in Afrin.

Feb 11, 2018

By IANS

YANGON, Dec. 6, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Kofi Annan, chairman of Myanmar government-appointed Rakhine State Advisory Commission, speaks to media during a press conference in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 6, 2016. Kofi Annan on Tuesday called for stability in Myanmar's Ra

Kofi Annan raises concerns over 'fragile democracy' in Maldives

Annan raised concerns over the actions of President Abdulla Yameen's regime regarding independent institutions, which he claimed were in violation of the spirit of democracy.

Feb 11, 2018

By IANS

Maldives to deport arrested Indian, British journalist

The archipelago made international headlines after its President Yameen announced a 15-day state of Emergency.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

Indonesian navy seizes vessel for carrying 1 tonne of crystal meth in Batam waterway

A patrol boat KRI Sigurot 864 spotted the boat MV Sunrise Glory, which was flying a Singapore flag, as it entered Indonesian waters in the Singapore Strait.

Feb 10, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SBS Transit to open Punggol Point LRT Station on Dec 29

Singapore: LTA will carry out study to measure impact of railway noise across nation

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the findings will be used to plan appropriate noise mitigation measures in the future.

Feb 9, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia police rescues missing Singaporeans near Ulu Choh Pontian lake

A helicopter was sent for the rescue mission but it could not land at the location. So a boat was sent to rescue those Singaporean hikers from Ulu Choh Pontian lake.

Feb 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Two Singaporean hikers missing in Malaysia; search operations ongoing

Nearly 60 personnel from the police and the state Fire and Rescue Department are involved in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation on the mountain.

Feb 7, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux

Singapore government will not make smoking rooms compulsory in public buildings

Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said in Parliament that smoking has already been disallowed in most buildings with public access.

Feb 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach holds a news conference following the IOC Executive Board meeting ahead of the the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea

CAS finds Russian athletes not guilty of doping; IOC still rejects 2018 Winter Olympics participation

Court of Arbitration for Sport said there was insufficient evidence to prove the anti-doping violation charges against Russian athletes but IOC only allowed those who never had a history of doping accusation to participate in Winter Olympics 2018.

Feb 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot Soohorang is seen as South Korean supporters cheer for the inter-Korean women's ice hockey athletes before their friendly match against Sweden in Incheon, South Korea,

2018 Winter Olympics: Last minute preparations by South and North Korea

Analysts say the newly warmed relation between South and North Korea may not last long after the Pyeongchang Olympics event.

Feb 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Elderly man seriously injured after being trampled by elephant on Malaysian highway

M Paramanazan has fractured his left arm and rib, injured his right arm and has broken one of the bones in his neck after he was trampled by the elephant.

Feb 2, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Smoke rise from a burning hospital in Miryang

Flaming van of fuel canisters on rampage; injures 18 pedestrians in Shanghai

The local police said that the 40-year-old driver is identified as Chen, who for a Shanghai-based metal-ware company. According to reports, he was carrying illegal substances and smoking a cigarette during the accident out side Starbucks cafe.

Feb 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder