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Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh in latest attack on minorities

'The killing bore the hallmarks of recent attacks by Islamist extremists on minorities'

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand Tiger Temple investigation uncovers slaughterhouse

The police discovered four live tigers and a dozen empty cages in a house 50 km from the temple in western Kanchanaburi province.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

The earthquake was under sea, at a depth of 29 km and its tremors lasted for three to four seconds.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Thailand speedboat accident: 2 Chinese tourists killed, 20 injured

Two speedboats packed with 62 tourists crashed off the coast of southern Thailand on Wednesday.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

Singapore to block internet access for government employees at work

There are alternatives for internet access and the work that officers need to do does not change, says official.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tel Aviv attack: Gunmen kill at least four near Israel's defence ministry

The attack happened as families were enjoying a balmy evening out at the trendy Sarona complex.

Jun 9, 2016

By Reuters

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Four abducted Sarawakian sailors freed by Abu Sayyaf

The four Sarawakian sailors returned to Sandakan, Sabah, early in the morning on Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Online scammer arrested for hacking into Facebook Messenger and impersonation

Singapore arrests online scammer who got victims to send photos of bare chests

Victims were promised to be given cash and other gifts once compromising photos were sent.

Jun 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: Hindu priest murdered in western Bangladesh

Suspected Islamists kill 70-year-old Hindu priest in western Bangladesh

The body of Ananda Gopal Ganguly found in a rice field near his home with his head nearly severed from his body.

Jun 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four people dies in helicopter crash at Papua, Indonesia

Indonesia: 4 die as helicopter crashes in Papua gold mining region

The Bell 206 helicopter belonged to PT Amur.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Released Malaysian activist Fahmi Reza says 'you can't scare me or break my spirit'

Police detain activists for selling t-shirts which carried seditious messages.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Two people drown after car plunges into river

Kuala Lumpur: Father and son drown as car plunges into river

The driver lost control of the vehicle at a sharp bend and the car plunged into the river off Jalan Tanjung Malim near Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dead newborn baby found in a bin at in Tampines MRT station toilet

Newborn's dead body found in bin at Tampines MRT Station toilet

75-year-old cleaner finds the body wrapped in a plastic bag in the female toilet.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taliban attack on Afghan court kills five people

Taliban attack on Afghan court kills five including chief prosecutor

Taliban claims the attack, says it was in retaliation for the execution of six militants by the government.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian police question Mahathir for 'defaming' the king

Mahathir was questioned after he said the 'King is likely under house arrest."

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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