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US national among militants killed in Dhaka

Bangladesh: 11 suspected JMB militants killed in raids, claim police

The dead militants belong to the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terror group.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials

Residents said aircraft fired two missiles at the hall, where hundreds of mourners had gathered to offer condolences.

Oct 9, 2016

By Reuters

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Three Indonesian hostages freed by Abu Sayyaf reunite with families

The authorities said those three men were a part of a group of sailors, who were abducted in June by the bandits.

Oct 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

India's Tamil Nadu considers interim CM, betraying gravity of Jayalalithaa's health condition

Jayalalithaa, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on 22 September, has been advised a longer stay

Oct 8, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea to test nuclear-tipped ICBM after claiming clean warhead re-entry

'Chinese think tanks considering removal of North Korea's Kim Jong-Un from power'

Global Times discusses possibility of Beijing making contributions to "destroying the nuclear capability" of North Korea.

Oct 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Raging fire destroys several houses in east Jakarta; more than 100 homeless

Nearly 30 buildings, occupied by 44 families, were razed by the fire that raged from midnight till 4am.

Oct 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Man killed by crocodile while fishing in Sabah

Mr Long and his friends went to the Kg Langkon River in Sabah's Kota Marudu district for fishing.

Oct 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia confirms plane debris part of MH 370; legal consequences widen

Establishment of the circumstances of MH 370s loss is more of a matter of legal consequences than closure to families.

Oct 7, 2016

By Jacob J

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Indonesia defies China to hold large scale military drills off Natuna coast

Indonesian President Joko Widodo watched the drills from Ranai, the capital of the Natuna Islands archipelago.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

12 Thai nationals and five Americans arrested in Minneapolis after a nation-wide crackdown.

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

J Jayalalithaa in respiratory support, more experts arrive as followers in frenzied prayers

Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines deadly blast: At least 14 killed, Duterte says explosion was an act of terrorism

Duterte's first report card shows Philippines loves 'trash talking' president

About 76 percent of voting-age Philippines citizens say they are satisfied with President's first three months in office

Oct 6, 2016

By Jacob J

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singaporean cabin crew arrested in Bali over drug possession

The 42-year-old man faces a jail term of up to 15 years if found guilty.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore diver dies of sting ray attack

A typical sting ray attack doesn't kill people but the victims can die if they are stung in the chest, which triggers a cardiac arrest.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Thailand 'detains' Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong; China's role under scanner

Media reports say Joshua Wong was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday night.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

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