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

Former frontrunner Grace Poe is pushed to second spot with 22 percent of support.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

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

Chee Soon Juan cites suicides in Bukit Batok to prove PAP failed in welfare

Chee says there were two suicides in Bukit Batok constituency in the last four weeks.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

30 kg of ganja seized, four people arrested

Malaysian actress arrested after police seize 30kg of ganja

The actress was about to make her debut in a soon-to-be released local drama serial.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Heat wave has increased the chances of deaths from food poisoning

Malaysian expert warns heat wave causes food poisoning deaths

Germs such as bacteria, parasites or viruses multiply 10 times faster the moment food is exposed to heat.

Apr 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners

Attorney General M. Prasetyo says preparations are underway to carry out the execution of several death row prisoners.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

4,800-year-old remains of mother cradling her baby found in Taiwan

The mother was buried looking down at the baby in her hands.

Apr 30, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Archaeology

China passes law to control the operation of foreign NGOs

New China NGO law giving wide powers to police termed draconian

The law allows police to question NGO officials, search their residences and seize files and equipment.

Apr 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

The boxing star mingles with voters with practically no visible security detail around.

Apr 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Kim Dong Chul, Korean American sent to 10 years in jail?

Forced confessions of foreign prisoners -- as well as the broadcasting of the confessions -- are routine in North Korea.

Apr 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Federal Court orders custody of daughter to mother, arrest warrant against father

Malaysia orders arrest of Muslim convert father who denied mom child's custody

Police chief should enforce the arrest warrant against Riduan and ensure that the child is returned to the mother.

Apr 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean transgender person's deportation blocked by British court

UK court allows Singaporean trans woman to avoid compulsory military duty as man

Landmark verdict blocks Home Office move to deport subject to Singapore where she has to do compulsory military duty as man.

Apr 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

Yonhap reported earlier North Korea was preparing to launch Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

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

The Workers Party conference is the first since ruler Kim Jong-un was born.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Ming Pao journalists revolts for journalism ethics at editor's firing

Hong Kong daily Ming Pao at centre of rare journalist protest to bring back fired editor

Journalists ask management to bring back Keung Kwok-yuen in exchange of reducing their pay and benefits.

Apr 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte will not say sorry for comment on rape victim Jaqueline Hamill

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte inches closer to 'bloody presidency'

Duterte steers his campaign around crime, appealing to the rich and the middle classes of the country who fear rising crime.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

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