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Japanese truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

Japan: Truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

The National Police Agency of Japan says this is the first death reported in Japan related to Pokemon Go.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Massive earthquake in Myanmar kills three, damages 60 pagodas

Tremors were also felt across neighbouring countries like Thailand, India and Bangladesh.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Twelve people killed in American University attack - Afghan police

Afghanistan: 12 people killed in American University attack in Kabul

Security forces killed two suspected militants to end the attack on the compound.

Aug 25, 2016

By Reuters

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

The doctors say some of the knives were folded and some were with exposed blades up to 7 inches long.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

One killed, 30 wounded by explosions in southern Thailand

One killed, 30 wounded as explosions rock Pattani in southern Thailand

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says there is no link between the latest bombings and the seven provinces attacks.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China and South Korea foreign ministers kick off 2-day joint meeting

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the meeting.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines police chief says 300 officers involved in illegal drugs trade

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Director-General Ronald dela Rosa says officers are also accused of protecting syndicates involved in the manufacture and distribution of narcotics.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: 200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Chittagong factory

Officials say strong winds blew the toxic gas across a 10-kilometre radius and people were affected at the southern city's international airport.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

1 dies, several injured as typhoon Mindulle floods Japan

The Kanagawa prefecture government says a woman died in Sagamihara city outside Tokyo on Monday due to the storm.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested for insulting Islam in music video

Namewee has dismissed all allegations against him and said that the song intended to promote religious harmony.

Aug 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Turkey: President Erdogan blames child bomber for attack that killed 51

The attack was the deadliest in a series of bombings in Turkey this year.

Aug 22, 2016

By Reuters

Typhoon Mindulle to strike Japan, at least 400 flights cancelled

Japan: Several flights cancelled as typhoon Mindulle nears landfall

According to the agency, Typhoon Mindulle, with wind speed up to 180Kph, is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon.

Aug 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia investigates suspected militant plot to attack Bali

Indonesia: Police investigate suspected IS militant's plot to attack Bali

The police found a bomb and "high (impact) explosive materials" during a raid on the suspect's house.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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