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India: Assailants kill 80-year-old woman by inserting toilet cleaner bottle in rectum

The foreign object had ruptured the victim's small intestine as well as large intestine.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Thailand floods kill at least 6; PM visits flood-affected areas

Southern Thailand floods kill at least 6; Rubber production hit

The rail services on the main line linking Thailand to Malaysia have been suspended due to flooded tracks.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iraq turns blind eye as Shia militia uses arms supplied by 16 countries for war crimes

Amnesty International said that countries like US and Iran are providing arms to pro-government Iraqi paramilitaries.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

S. Korea blames China for retaliating against THAAD after charter flight rejection

China has recently rejected applications to add charter flights by South Korean carriers.

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Baby elephant undergoes rehabilitation in Thailand

In Pictures: Thailand baby elephant Fah Jam in rehab after being snared by villagers

The five-month-old baby elephant was injured at three months old when she got stuck in an animal snare in Chanthaburi province.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Singapore HDB offers flats to single adults over 35 years

Then new flats including BTO flats and resale flats will be launched in 2017

Jan 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

Hong Kong confirms second bird flu death in a fortnight

Authorities say it was not immediately clear how or from where the patient contracted the H7N9 virus.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh police kill Dhaka cafe attack mastermind in pre-dawn raid

The police say it was not clear whether Marzan died in a gunfight or committed suicide.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Philippine troops kill 'Tokboy', top leader of terrorist group linked to ISIS

Authorities say Maguid carried a 300,000-peso (S$8,706) reward for his capture.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Military seizes 2,300kg of cooking oil smuggled from Malaysia

The truck carrying the good was halted at a check point at the Satun border with Perlis

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian PM Najib Razak welcomes new member to family

The 63-year-old leader names his new kitten Leo

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia floods: Thousands still stranded in relief centres, hygiene concerns scares evacuees

Malaysia floods: 23,000 evacuated, hygiene concerns unnerves evacuees

Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to visit Terengganu and Kelantan on Saturday to oversee rescue efforts.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: Record tuna bid by 'Sushi King' at Tsukiji ritual hints at return of economic optimism

Kiyoshi Kimura pays 74 million yen ($637,000) for a 212 kilogram Pacific bluefin tuna.

Jan 5, 2017

By Jacob J

Beijing issues highest fog alert for second day, highways closed

China smog crisis: Visibility at record lows, highest alert in place as winter peaks

This is the third year when China is fighting the pollution war that has lead to a huge crisis.

Jan 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Spring Festival 2017: Security tightened in view of terror threat

The celebration will run for seven weeks starting from 7 January and President Tan will be inaugurating the event

Jan 5, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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