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Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Bangladesh: Suspected Islamists kill Sufi Muslim leader in Rajshahi

A local Sufi Muslim leader has been killed in Bangladesh in a suspected Islamic extremist killing.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Poll favourite Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals and forget human rights

'You drug pushers, hold-up men and do-nothings, you better go out. Because as the mayor, I'd kill you'

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib seeks a big win in state polls despite of corruption allegations

Malaysia: Sweeping win in Sarawak gives Najib vote of confidence

Najib's National Front coalition secures 72 out of 82 assembly seats in Sarawak state.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PAP candidate Mr. Murali Pillai wins the Bukit Batok by-election

PAP's Murali Pillai wins Bukit Batok by-election with 61.2% votes

SDP's Chee Soon Juan receives 38.8 percent of the votes.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia chopper crash: Body of minister Noriah's husband and Kuala Kangsar MP found

The remains of Wan Mohammad Khair-il arrived at the Sultan Azlan Shah Ipoh Airport at 6.10am.

May 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India holds beauty pageant of cattle to promote awareness about animals

Hundreds of cows and buffalos were decked with cow bells, ribbons, head covers and the like to be presented at the pageant.

May 8, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok results: Sample count to give early indication around 9 pm

The early indication of who might have won the contest is expected to be released around 9.30 pm.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian helicopter crash: Rescue teams lose hopes of finding survivors

The search teams working for the crashed helicopter carrying VIPs are losing all hopes of finding any survivors.

May 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Grace Poe in last-ditch appeal; says will mend economy and unify country

Grace Poe says she will put Philippines on par with other developed countries of Asia.

May 7, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

North Korea trumpets nuclear, missile technology feats as rare party congress starts

The Party congress will "unveil the brilliant blueprint to bring forward the final victory of our revolution" state media says.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Russian orchestra performs at Palmyra amphitheatre destroyed by Isis

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the concert is a surprise, adding that terrorism needs to be wiped out.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore court slaps 3 more charges on Ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei in 1MDB probe

Prosecutor Kwek says Yeo has shown no qualms in attempting to subvert the course of justice.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Philippines: Duterte surges ahead with 7-point lead, Grace Poe slips

As per the latest opinion survey, Duterte has taken a clear lead over nearest rival Senator Grace Poe.

May 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Debris of the missing helicopter AS 350 found

Body found near debris from missing Malaysian helicopter carrying minister and VIP entourage

Debris from the missing Eurocopter AS 350 helicopter are believed to be found near Batang Lupar, Malaysia.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Roshmah's aid claims that PM Mahathir is not like his father

Helicopter carrying Malaysian VIPs including minister goes missing in Sarawak

Eurocopter AS 350 goes missing with 5 Malaysian VIPs on board.

May 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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