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Manny Pacquiao kidnap threat: Police arrest suspects as boxing star continues Senate campaign

PH election news: Manny Pacquiao close to winning Senate seat, latest data shows

Pacquiao is placed ninth in the list of senatorial candidates with the highest votes so far.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

N. Korea party meet ends adding just more power to Kim's limitless powers

Pyongyang vows to expand the country's nuclear and missile arsenal in violation of the UN sanctions.

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections - poll monitor

'It's with humility, extreme humility, that I accept this, the mandate of the people'

May 10, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian chopper crash: Body of Filipino pilot found

Body was found in Triso which is about 5.5km from the Lingga jetty.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

21 Malaysian 'drug mules' face death penalty in Thailand over large ice, heroin haul

21 Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs could face death penalty.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Third incident of charging phone explosion in Malaysia

Malaysia: 30 minutes into charging phone emits smoke and explodes

Another mobile phone exploded while charging in Malaysia

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia chopper crash: Five bodies recovered, Philippine pilot still 'missing'

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirms the helicopter that crashed was of Philippine registration.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippines elections; Grace Poe at third place

Where to check for latest lead positions in Philippines presidential elections

May 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Kim Jong-un sets 5-year economic plan, professes nuclear restraint

Kim's plan focuses on mechanisation of agriculture and automation of factories.

May 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

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