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China asks Japan not to interfere in South China Sea, promises 'firm response' in future

The comments came after Reuters reported on a Japanese plan to send its largest warship to the conflicted waters of South China Sea.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

915 coins removed from turtle's stomach in Thailand

SHOCKING: Vets remove 915 coins from sea turtle's stomach in Thailand

The 25-year-old green sea turtle swallowed changes thrown into her pool by tourists seeking good luck.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Irish woman brutally raped and murdered in south Goa beach, police arrest local criminal

India: Irish woman brutally raped, murdered in Goa; police arrest local criminal

The police say the deceased had apparently come with a friend to participate in Holi celebrations in India.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Thai woman stomps Singaporean boyfriend to death, faces 5½ years' jail

Initially, Sukanya Praphuttha was charged with murder, but later the charge was reduced to culpable homicide that carries a maximum of 10 years' jail.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore passport ranked 4th in travel freedom; Myanmar and Laos among biggest climbers in SE Asia

Singapore shares the fourth position with Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway and the UK.

Mar 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine lawmaker Gary Alejano files impeachment papers against President Duterte

Gary Alejano, Lower house representative accuses Duterte of a laundry list of offences, including concealing assets and drugs-related extrajudicial killings.

Mar 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean dies after accidental shooting at California gun range

Thailand: South Korean tourist shoots himself at Phuket shooting range

The police say the weapon that was used in the incident was a Smith & Wesson .44.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fukushima disaster: Six years after massive tsunami, signs of life returning in the ghostly towns of northern Japan

The Japanese authorities have lifted the evacuation order for Namie and three other towns in the affected area.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

The Singapore international airport acquired the top spot ahead of Tokyo's Haneda airport and South Korea's Incheon International Airport.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China begins new work on disputed South China Sea island

Satellite images show China's new construction work on disputed South China Sea island

Experts say that China is pursuing efforts to dominate its maritime 'backyard'.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: Sufi leader gunned down by unidentified assailant in Dinajpur

Farhad Hossain Chowdhury and his teenage maid were shot down and hacked to death in their house.

Mar 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: LTA to open new underpass from Sims Way to Nicoll Highway

After the two-lane underpass opens, the right turn from Sims Way to Nicoll Highway will be removed.

Mar 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore ranked best Asian city, ahead of Tokyo and Hong Kong

Vienna top list while Baghdad and Port au Prince are among worst places to settle down, according to Consulting firm Mercer.

Mar 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

US deploys attack drones to South Korea amid tension with North

North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and a string of missile tests since the beginning of last year.

Mar 14, 2017

By Reuters

Man dies after falling from fourth floor at Low Yat Plaza

Malaysia police arrest 7 Islamic State suspects including 2 women

Police reported that two out of the detainees are Malaysians and rest five are Filipinos.

Mar 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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