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Temple authorities being blamed for explosion that killed 108 in Kerala

The fireworks display was carried out despite a ban by district magistrate.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

North Korea 'successfully' tests new ICMB engine

Kim Jong says test underscored North Korea's the ability to conduct a nuclear strike against the United States.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli denies charges under Official Secrets Act

The court heard that Rafizi committed the offence at the Parliament lobby on March 24.

Apr 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore little india like a walking time bomb says MP denise phua

Singapore MP Denise Phua calls foreign workers in Little India 'walking time bombs'

Denise Phua said her constituents in Jalan Besar GRC should be "protected" from the expatriate workers.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Philippines elections: Data breach at Comelec exposes personal details of 55 min voters

A hacker group posted Comelec's entire database online following the March 27 defacement of the election commission website.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

PKR leader Rafizi Ramli to be charged under Malaysia Official Secrets Act

The parliament speaker made a significant ruling that police had acted within their rights in arresting Rafizi Ramli.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

1MDB probe: Mysterious millions in Malaysian PM Najib's accounts spent on luxury goods, political payouts

Najib scoffs at Mahathir allegations; says PAC report clears him in 1MDB funds scandal

Najib says Mahathir's allegations against him and 1Malaysia Development Berhad were motivated by personal interest.

Apr 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Bangladesh: Radical Islamists hack to death liberal blogger Nazimuddin Samad

The militants shouted "Allahu akbar" (God is Greatest) as they attacked Samad.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

David Ong issues apology letter as Bukit Batok by-election looms

The undated letter surfaced even as major political parties have finalized their candidates for the by-election in Bukit Batok seat.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected Vietnam's new prime minister

Vietnam Communist party forms new ruling triumvirate with election of PM

61-year-old Phuc says his priority would be to achieve the growth targets for the economy, which expanded 6.7 percent in 2015.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Malaysia: Parliament panel to whitewash PM Najib in crucial 1MDB report?

1MDB's purchase of power plants at steep prices and its failed joint venture with Saudi energy firm PetroSaudi had bled the state fund pale,

Apr 7, 2016

By Jacob J

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Philippines elections: Grace Poe upbeat even as Rodrigo Duterte takes poll lead

The latest survey shows tough talking mayor Duterte has emerged as a strong contender against Poe.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian PKR leader Rafizi Ramli arrested over leaked IMDB probe documents

Rafizi Ramli, vice-president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), was arrested outside the Malaysian parliament on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Mahathir Mohamad is a traitor who betrayed Malays, says PM Najib

Najib, who is trying to shake off numerous financial scandals, said Mahathir betrayed the Malays by joining ranks with the opposition.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia: Passenger planes collide on runway, catch fire

The fuel-laden left wing of the Batik Air plane caught fire after it hit TransNusa aircraft,

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

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