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Afghanistan Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen storm police training center

Afghanistan Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen storm police training center

A Taliban suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a provincial Afghan police headquarters on Oct. 17, killing at least 33 people and wounding 160. The attack targeted a police training center attached to the headquarters in Gardez, the capital of Paktia province, officials said. The Taliban said it was behind the attack.
Oct 17, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Skyline Luge Sentosa

Singapore: Skyline Luge Sentosa adds 2 new luge tracks

A new Skyride chairlift will reduce waiting times for the rides which can be up to an hour on weekends. It will also transport visitors from Siloso beach till the starting point of the luge on top of Imbiah Lookout.
Oct 17, 2017
By Rishvi Pragasam
google maps beta update

Google Maps can now help you explore other planets and moons

Google has announced that it has started to include Venus, dwarf planets Pluto and Ceres and nine moons of Jupiter and Saturn in its Google Maps. The new development in google map is capable of helping space missions and the mission for human settlement in Mars.
Oct 17, 2017
By ​Rahul K R
Thousands more Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar

Thousands more Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar

Around 536,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh since 25 August. Recently released aerial drone footage shot by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has shown that thousands continue to cross the Naf River and enter the neighboring country.
Oct 17, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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Is ASEAN prepared for surprise terror attacks?

When close to 1,000 heavily armed militants stormed Marawi in May, it showed the world that there is an increased collaboration between and among ISIS-inspired groups in the Philippines with dead bodies believed to be of nationals of Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia recovered. It also shows that ASEAN nations are least prepared for such terrorist attacks.
Oct 17, 2017
By Noel Tarrazona
Reckless swimmer ignores warnings to stay inside during storm Ophelia

Reckless swimmer ignores warnings to stay inside during storm Ophelia

Footage has been released showing a swimmer braving the choppy waters off the coast of Ireland, whilst Storm Ophelia batters the country.The reckless behavior in Salthill, County Galway, happened despite numerous warnings telling people to stay indoors. Ophelia, which was a category three hurricane before being downgraded to a storm, hit the south-western area of Ireland on Oct. 16. Three people have been killed so far, officials said.
Oct 17, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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