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39 killed in bus accident in gujarat, india

India: 37 die as bus falls into Purna river in Gujarat state

The accident took place near the town of Navsari, about 40km from Surat in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 6, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Taiwan earthquake: 14 killed as high-rise residential buildings collapse

Some 200 people were living in the high-rise apartment complex in Tainan that collapsed in shallow tremor.

Feb 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese New Year 2016: Customs, practices and celebrations that mark Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar calendar. This year the Chinese New Year falls on 8 February.

Feb 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore: Sociologists fear gloomy economic outlook could reduce birthrate

A government white paper in 2013 had warned slow population growth due to chronically low birth rate will have to be offset by adding more foreign workers.

Feb 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Najib Razak in Scorpene submarine deal bribery allegation

Scorpene submarine deal: French prosecutors probe if Najib was bribed

Investigators are probing if Najib had received illegal kickbacks from Thales International Asia, through an associate.

Feb 5, 2016

By Jacob J

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore club to hold 'poverty simulation' class for members

The class will offer participants a glimpse into the lives of those living on the poverty line.

Feb 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Indonesia to approve chemical castration of pedophiles

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to authorise chemical castration of pedophiles

The move comes on the back of a series of revolting child sex abuse cases in recent years involving serial pedophiles.

Feb 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Syrian war: $11 billion in aid as Turkey, Russia clash over Aleppo offensive

Russia is threatening Aleppo with a "siege of starvation" says Turkey; Moscow says Ankara is planning a military incursion into Syria.

Feb 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines: 9 injured in Abu Sayyaf attack in Sulu

Days earlier the military said it was deploying 500 more specialist troops in the region to "to finish off" the Abu Sayyaf.

Feb 4, 2016

By Jacob J

WikiLeaks' Assange 'detained arbitrarily' UN panel rules

The British police say the arrest warrant against Assange is still in place and he will be arrested if he steps out of the Ecuador embassy.

Feb 4, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Muhammad Rizalman Ismail: Malaysian diplomat gets 9 months for sexual assault

Rizalman was then extradited back to New Zealand in November 2014 when he pleaded guilty to the charges.

Feb 4, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Bystanders to bigotry: What Barack Obama said during his first mosque visit

Obama advises Muslim youths not to offer themselves a choice of either being a Muslim or a patriot.

Feb 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Year of the monkey in chinese lunar calendar

China all set to welcome the Year of the Monkey

A monkey catches knives as it balances on a board during a daily training session at a monkey farm in Baowan village, Xinye county of China's central Henan province, February 2, 2016.

Feb 4, 2016

By Staff Reporter

North Korea moving mobile missile launcher to coast - NHK

Japan has instructed its Self Defence Forces to shoot down any missing coming in its direction.

Feb 4, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Mukhriz Mahathir resigns as Kedah chief minister

Mahathir's son Mukhriz ousted as Kedah chief minister in political win for Najib

Mukhriz and his father have been in the frontline of political attack of Najib, whose reign is tainted with allegations of corruption and the poor state of the economy

Feb 3, 2016

By Jacob J

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India: 37 die as bus falls into Purna river in Gujarat state

Taiwan earthquake: 14 killed as high-rise residential buildings collapse

Chinese New Year 2016: Customs, practices and celebrations that mark Lunar New Year

Singapore: Sociologists fear gloomy economic outlook could reduce birthrate

Scorpene submarine deal: French prosecutors probe if Najib was bribed

Singapore club to hold 'poverty simulation' class for members

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to authorise chemical castration of pedophiles

Syrian war: $11 billion in aid as Turkey, Russia clash over Aleppo offensive

Philippines: 9 injured in Abu Sayyaf attack in Sulu

WikiLeaks' Assange 'detained arbitrarily' UN panel rules

Muhammad Rizalman Ismail: Malaysian diplomat gets 9 months for sexual assault

Bystanders to bigotry: What Barack Obama said during his first mosque visit

China all set to welcome the Year of the Monkey

North Korea moving mobile missile launcher to coast - NHK

Mahathir's son Mukhriz ousted as Kedah chief minister in political win for Najib

Elon Musk Dating Giorgia Meloni? Wild Rumors Swirl on Social Media as Tesla Boss Denies Romantic Relationship with Italian Prime Minister

Elon Musk Dating Giorgia Meloni? Wild Rumors Swirl on Social Media as Tesla Boss Denies Romantic Relationship with Italian Prime Minister

How Did Joe Wolf Die? Former NBA Player and Longtime Coach Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 59

How Did Joe Wolf Die? Former NBA Player and Longtime Coach Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 59

China's New Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan Shipyard, Sparking Concerns Over Its Naval Capabilities

China's New Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan Shipyard, Sparking Concerns Over Its Naval Capabilities