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Houbara bustards hunters from Abu Dhabi royal family attacked in Balochistan.

Bustard hunting: Abu Dhabi royal family members chasing rare aphrodisiac shot at in Pakistan

The royals led by Abu Dhabi ruling family member Prince Saif bin Zayd al-Nahyan, were warned against bustard hunting in the region.

Dec 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Two multi-vehicle collisions injure 3 people on PIE within minutes

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says none of the casualties were trapped in the collided vehicles.

Dec 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: Doctor rapes 16-year-old girl after parents fail to pay for treatment

The girl was taken to the doctor after she swallowed pesticide mistaking it as cough syrup.

Dec 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Russia's ambassador to Turkey shot dead by off-duty police officer

Turkish police officer shoots down Russian ambassador; shocking footage goes online

The murdered shouted "Don't forget Syria and Aleppo!" and fired at least eight shots on Karlov's back.

Dec 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 36 in Afghanistan, more than 20 injured

Mercedes driver was in wrong direction when he snuffed out a life on AYE

The police says the accident involved four cars, a motorcycle and a bus.

Dec 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippine Catholic Church, rights groups condemn Duterte's daily execution plan

Catholic leaders say Duterte's daily execution will make the country a capital of death penalty in the world.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Western tourist tied to post and beheaded in Pattaya

The victim's throat was slit and tied to a concrete post about 200 metres off Samae Beach in Koh Larn island.

Dec 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Miss World 2016: Glimpses of the spectacular night at Maryland

Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico wins the crown of Miss World 2016.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black magic: 9-year-old Indian boy survives human sacrifice after sorcerers bury him alive

It was believed that the boy was cornered and then in the sacrificial pit before being severely beaten up

Dec 19, 2016

By Bihu Ray

SBS Transit to open Punggol Point LRT Station on Dec 29

SBS Transit says the Teck Lee Station and Samudera Station will start its services when the surrounding areas are developed.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singapore: Multi-vehicle collision kills car driver on AYE; several people injured

A video posted on social media shows the accident involved at least four cars and a motorcycle.

Dec 19, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Public transport fares to be reduced from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices

New bus interchange opens in Tampines with special facilities for elderly and disabled people

Authorities say there will be 40 additional SBS Transit staff on hand to assist for the first few days.

Dec 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

After South Korea, Japan begins culling poultry birds to contain avian flu

The culling in Hokkaido comes just a few weeks after the mass slaughtering of 550,000 chickens in the central city of Niigata

Dec 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Madonna performing at Rebel Tour Concert

From Madonna's concert to Pokemon parade: 12 events that made 2016 special for Singapore

IBTimes Singapore has made a list of all the important events that happened in Singapore in 2016.

Dec 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christmas 2016: A visit to the Lapland home of Santa Claus in Finland

Santa's team in Rovaniemi is extremely busy sorting out out piles of letters written by children across the globe as Christmas is coming nearer.

Dec 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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