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Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore: MRT worksite drain blockage caused Upper Thomson flash flood

LTA has decided to get its contractor to enhance the temporary diversion drain.

Dec 30, 2016

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils development plans for Jurong Lake Gardens central and east at exhibition

2016 records to be hottest year for Singapore and the world, says Meteorological Service

The Met Service says that the amount of rainfall for the first half of January is expected to be slightly below normal.

Dec 30, 2016

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

"I don't have time to pretend to be nice," says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte says he is ready to step down from office if people think he could no longer solve the problems of the country.

Dec 30, 2016

Shanghai and Hong Kong confirm new human cases of H7N9 bird flu infection

Hong Kong government says bird flu cases were "expected to increase in winter based on its seasonal pattern".

Dec 30, 2016

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

Malaysia man jailed 80 years for raping underage daughter

The Sessions Court judge orders the jail sentence to start from the date of his arrest.

Dec 30, 2016

Bangladesh blocks 560 porn websites, regulator to broaden blacklist

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) orders local internet service providers to stop the sites from streaming.

Dec 29, 2016

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Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore deports 2 Indonesians suspected of supporting Islamic State

Authorities say both of them were reportedly deported to Batam after a questioning session of almost 24 hours.

Dec 29, 2016

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Car catches fire after crashing into tree at Lorong Chuan

A 34-year-old man, who is believed to be the driver of the car, was taken to the hospital.

Dec 29, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte equates himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Duterte says will throw corrupt officials from helicopter as he did to a Chinese man years ago

Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, suggests that the incident may not have actually happened.

Dec 29, 2016

MHA to collect iris images from Singaporeans from Jan 1

The scanned iris images will serve as another important identifier that can boost the verification methods.

Dec 28, 2016

Singapore: Roads will be closed for Suntec City countdown street party

The Singapore Police Force says that access will only be granted to police and emergency vehicles during the road closures.

Dec 28, 2016

Indonesian Muslim man gets named Merry Christmas; faces no criticism

The name was suggested by his mother's Christian midwife as he was born on Dec 25.

Dec 28, 2016

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

The authorities say she could have been jailed a maximum of 10 years and fined for her offence.

Dec 28, 2016

China tests new jet fighter FC-31 Gyrfalcon prototype

The FC-31 will be China's second fifth-generation fighter after the J-20.

Dec 27, 2016

Christmas typhoon kills 4, destroys homes in Philippines (PHOTOS)

The government's weather agency says seven typhoons have struck the country on Christmas Day in the past 65 years.

Dec 26, 2016

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

Thailand arrests 9 cyber warriors for hacking government sites in protest against internet laws

The government says the websites were only down temporarily and the attacks caused minimum disruption.

Dec 26, 2016

Three Indonesians arrested for plot to join Syrian militants

The three suspects were directly taken to the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) headquarters for interrogation.

Dec 26, 2016

Russia Tupolev-154 crash: Huge search operation underway for black boxes, dead bodies

Vladimir Putin, the Russian President declares a nationwide day of mourning on Monday.

Dec 26, 2016

Obamas send their final Christmas message from White House

President Obama and Michelle send their final Christmas message from White House

The Obamas highlight the common values of uniting Americans of all faiths in their Christmas greetings.

Dec 25, 2016

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions.

Dec 25, 2016

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