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Love's labour is not all lost

The man who was arrested after he hijacked an EgyptAir flight shows the victory sign.

Mar 31, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Kolkata flyover collapses,10 killed and 150 trapped

India: 10 killed as flyover collapses in Kolkata, 150 feared trapped

Unconfirmed media reports said at least 150 people were trapped under the rubble.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Singapore haze fears set in early as air quality worsens

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index reached a high of 84 in northern Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

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

'As much as $15 million was spent on clothes, jewelry and cars in countries including the US, Malaysia and Italy'

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Nuclear security Summit: Can Obama tie up loose ends in nuclear safety?

Successes included the arms reduction treaty with Russia and the Iran nuclear deal but the challenges are daunting.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia sentences 829 convicts to death penalty since 2010

According to Death Penalty Worldwide, the number of individuals currently under sentence of death is at least 1,043.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Htin Kyaw, first elected civilian president, takes power in Myanmar

Htin Kyaw takes over from semi-civilian ruler Thein Sein to become the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Man 'wearing suicide vest' hijacks EgyptAir plane with 60 passengers

EgyptAir hostage drama ends; hijacker used a fake suicide vest

Police question Mustafa's relatives after unconfirmed reports said the man had demanded the release of prisoners in Egypt.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Man 'wearing suicide vest' hijacks EgyptAir plane with 60 on board

EgyptAir says the hijacker released all people onboard except four foreign passengers.

Mar 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Japan public divided as laws easing limits on military take effect

Japan's Pacifism as it evolved and changed over decades

Under Abe, Japan adopted a decidedly more aggressive defence policy, vigorously shaking off its decades-old 'pacifist' tag.

Mar 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar military asserts political role as power transition is underway

Myanmar is undergoing a landmark transition from rule under military junta to elected democracy.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Dalai Lama's incarnation comments meant to offend China says Beijing official

Dalai Lama has to respect religious and historic traditions of Buddhism including the concept of reincarnation, official says.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir sharpens knives for Najib as Umno plans to crush dissidents

Ruling United Malay National Organisation says it plans action against dissenters Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

lahore suicide attack on easter kills 69

Lahore suicide attack: Scores dead in blast targeting Christians on Easter day

Taliban claims responsibility for the attack saying it targeted Christians celebrating Easter.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib deals slap in face for Mahathir by naming Badawi as Petronas advisor

Earlier this week, Mahathir filed a lawsuit accusing Najib of corruption and abuse of power.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

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