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US Veep debate: Mike Pence calls Russia's Putin a 'small and bullying leader'

CNN/ORC snap poll declares Pence the winner with 48 percent support, compared with Kaine's 42 percent.

Oct 5, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore: Man posts intellectually disabled woman's nude photo online with nasty comment

'Boyfriend' jailed after mentally challenged woman's nude photos circulated online

The man befriended the victim and pursued her to be his girlfriend and sent nude pictures to his friend.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Jakarta police on hunt for billboard porn operator

Jakarta police on manhunt after explicit porn played on billboard instead of ad

Jakarta police say 10 people questioned.after porn clip broadcast on billboard.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast, say reports

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast: reports

IS has immediately sprung into action and is trying to track down the culprits behind the incident.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Duterte says he did not intend to derogate the memory of slain Jews.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the man was trapped inside the car and they had to extricate him.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistani crowd pelts stones at Indians during Beating Retreat at Wagah

Pakistani crowd pelts stones at Indians during Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah

There has not been any report of immediate injury.

Oct 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Typhoon Namtheun: Japan on high alert for yet another typhoon

Japan on high alert as 'very strong' typhoon approaches: JMA

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the storm is expected to hit Honshu on Tuesday after slamming into Okinawa.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India from 3 October, will meet Narendra Modi

PM Lee embarks on 5-day India trip, will meet Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister's Office says both the Prime Ministers will witness the exchange of three MOUs marking the cooperation in the fields of industrial property and skills development.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants free three Indonesian hostages

Authorities say the handover was done through Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) group.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean climber falls into ravine while climbing Mount Kinabalu

Authorities say the man was reported missing while his training for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China landslides kill at least 8, still 19 people missing

China landslides: At least 8 dead in Zhejiang province, 19 remain missing

4,000 rescue workers with 180 diggers are still looking for survivors but work is being hindered by persistent rain and poor road conditions.

Oct 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus in meeting with Narendra Modi

The Singapore leader is likely to be accompanied by his wife Ho Ching and a number of delegates

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

J Jayalalithaa health update: Critical care specialist flown in as rumours fly thick and fast

Chennai hospital flies in Dr Richard John Beale, renowned critical care consultant, to monitor Jayalalithaa's health.

Oct 1, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAD) system

'US, South Korea will pay the price if Thaad is deployed on Korean peninsula'

On Friday, Chinese foreign ministry asked Washington and Seoul to halt the deployment of the missile defence shield

Oct 1, 2016

By Jacob J

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