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SR Nathan State Funeral Procession: Singapore bids farewell to former President

SR Nathan's State Funeral: Singapore bids farewell to former president

President Tony Tan Keng Yam presents the State Flag and Accoutrements to late president Nathan's son Osith Ramanathan.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

Authorities say that this is the third deadly military plane accident since June.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants behead another hostage

Authority confirms that the decapitated head was of Patrick Almodovar, who was kidnapped about a month ago.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Mt Kinabalu

The quake lasted for about three seconds and the tremors were felt in Ranau, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Followers and admirers bid goodbye to SR Nathan

Remembering SR Nathan: Singaporeans pay last tribute to former president

The State Funeral Procession for the late former President SR Nathan will start at 2 pm on Friday.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Indonesian navy finds Malaysian oil tanker taken by own crew

Authorities say Vier Harmoni was found on Wednesday off West Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian part of Borneo Island.

Aug 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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