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Mark Zuckerberg's sister says she was sexually harassed on Alaska Airlines flight

In a Facebook revelation, Randi Zuckerberg said the man sitting next to her in First Class repeatedly made "explicit, lewd and highly offensive sexual comments."

Dec 1, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

North Korea's Hwasong-15 is an advanced ICBM capable of spreading nuclear chaos, says Seoul

The iron curtain between North Korea and the US seems to be getting intensified after North Korea's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test of Hwasong-15.

Dec 1, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

What is the military doing to prevent another ISIS attack in Philippines?

The Philippines military's 6th Infantry Division based in Maguindanao province has organized an army battalion to prevent urban terrorism in the province.

Dec 1, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore, Monaco boast highest percentage of ultra-wealthy individuals

Two city-states, Monaco and Singapore, along with Geneva spotted top three places in the world's highly-concentrated cities for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, according to a study.

Dec 1, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Palm oil giant Wilmar steps up effort to curb child labour after Indonesian probe

The world's biggest palm oil processor Wilmar International has launched fresh policies to enhance the welfare of children living in oil palm plantations.

Dec 1, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Hong Kong Disneyland to suspend fireworks show in 2018

The Disneyland officially started the multi-year transformation of the park in October and it will be completed in phases between next year and 2023.

Nov 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: E-scooter rider dies after being hit by SBS Transit bus at Bedok Reservoir Road

A 52-year-old Singaporean man was killed in an accident at the junction of Bedok Reservoir Road and Kaki Bukit Avenue 1 after being hit by SBS Transit bus. He was taken to Changi General Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.

Nov 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Smart condom: Will its rating help doctors?

A new smart condom launched by a British Company allows men to assess their performance as well as detect sexually transmitted infections and the company is confident to see Viagra-like sales pitch for their product.

Nov 30, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

$1bn needed for Marawi rebuild after recapture decimates parts of the city

What will happen next to battle-torn Marawi City?

Philippine military Public Affairs Head Col. Edgard Arevalo said that Marawi will be the next commercial hub that will replace the trademark as a haven of terrorism.

Nov 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

North Korea launches highest-ever ICBM that puts Washington, DC in range

Here are the latest pictures of North Korea missile launch

Pyongyang's official news agency KCNA released images of the newest addition to North Korea's arsenal of ballistic missiles — the Hwasong-15.

Nov 30, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Pfizer obtains permission for over-the-counter sale of Viagra

Pfizer has obtained the permission for the over-the-counter sale of Viagra in the UK.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

Duterte government launches military offensives after failed peace talks with rebels

A few days after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he wanted Maoist rebel leaders arrested after the failed peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDP), Philippine security forces killed 15 New People's Army (NPA) rebels in separate encounters in the Northern Philippines.

Nov 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona