Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Britain in shock after the death of Jo Cox

British MP Jo Cox dead: Killer Tommy Mair identified as neo-Nazi group supporter

Cox had staunchly supported bringing Syrian refugees to Britain.

Jun 17, 2016

Malaysia on alert over outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

The upward trend began in the last week of April with 794 cases.

Jun 17, 2016

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Malaysia clarifies report of abduction of 4 four people in the Philippines is rumour

Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar says the Philippines authorities have not received any kidnapping report.

Jun 17, 2016

The body of the 2-year-old boy found after alligator attack at Disney Resort in Orlando

The body of 2-year-old boy attacked by alligator at Disney Resort in Orlando found

Body of Lane Graves was found "completely intact" with only a few puncture wounds.

Jun 16, 2016

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

According to the weather advisory, short showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon on five to seven days.

Jun 16, 2016

Malaysia, Philippines verifying reports on abduction of four Malaysians off Sabah

Malaysia, Philippines 'verifying' reports of abduction of 4 Malaysians off Sabah

A group of unidentified suspects allegedly brought the captives to the shores of Sitankai and later transferred them to Sulu.

Jun 16, 2016

Economists trim Singapore GDP growth projection to 1.8% this year

Finance and insurance, as well as wholesale and retail trade sectors, will register moderate performance.

Jun 15, 2016

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

Malaysia says Asean is 'amending' its criticism of Beijing's South China Sea actions

Asean warned earlier that China's land reclamation had the "potential to undermine peace".

Jun 15, 2016

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Jayapura, Indonesia

5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Indonesia

The epicenter of the earthquake was 378 km of Irian Jaya, southwest of Jayapura.

Jun 15, 2016

Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters, says Japan

Japan says Chinese surveillance vessel entered its territorial waters

A Japanese patrol plane saw the Chinese vessel around 3:30 a.m local time.

Jun 15, 2016

Singapore: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m

Singapore destroys 8,000 kg of ivory worth $13 mln in anti-poaching drive

The ivory was seized from illegal shipments dating back to January 2014.

Jun 14, 2016

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting 7-year-old girl in public

Lim Kok Leong admitted touching the buttocks of the girl at Boon Lay Shopping Centre, when she went to the shopping centre with her parents.

Jun 13, 2016

Orlando Shooter, Omar Mateen "mentally unstable" and "disturbed", says ex-wife

Orlando Shooter Omar Mateen was 'mentally unstable', held anti-gay views

Mateen was investigated twice for possible extremist views in 2013 and 2014, according to FBI.

Jun 13, 2016

Facebook's Independence Day greeting shows the Philippines' flag upside down, netizens react on social media

Facebook's Independence Day goof-up puts Philippines 'at war'

Philippines celebrated its 118th Independence Day on Sunday.

Jun 13, 2016

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Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf beheads Canadian Robert Hall as ransom deadline lapses

Hours before execution, Hall appealed to the Philippine government "to get us all out here".

Jun 13, 2016

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Freed Sarawakian hostages not allowed to return to Sibu as investigation progresses

After several rounds of negotiations, four Sarawakian sailors were released by Abu Sayyaf militants at the coastal village of Patikul on Tuesday evening.

Jun 13, 2016

Blast at Shanghai's Pudong Airport injures three passengers

The Shanghai Airport Authority said the blast happened at 2:20 pm when "suspected homemade explosive material" exploded near the check-in counters.

Jun 13, 2016

Singapore is the top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Singapore is top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Thilawa Special Economic Zone has attracted a total of US$713.3 million of investments.

Jun 13, 2016

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

4.9 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck the Kanto region, but there was no tsunami alert.

Jun 12, 2016

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh

Isis claims responsibility for killing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh

Since February, militants have killed more than 30 people including religious minorities, liberal bloggers and academics.

Jun 11, 2016

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