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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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia prepares to execute up to 13 prisoners, including many foreigners

Indonesia to execute 16 after Eid holidays; 30 more to face firing squad in 2017

'In accordance with the budget we have, we plan (to execute) 16 this year and 30 next year'

Jun 14, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hindu temple attacked in malaysia's penang

Second Hindu temple attacked in less than a week in Malaysia's Penang

Attacks on Hindu temples are becoming common in Penang says deputy chief minister.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Thailand: 11 teachers, school staff die as bus topples and catches fire in Chonburi

School employee says school director was behind the wheel and was among the injured.

Jun 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah appointed as ambassador-at-large for human rights in Malaysia

Malaysia appoints Muhammad Shafee as ambassador-at-large for human rights

Muhammad Shafee's appointment is a move to promote human rights, says the Malaysian foreign ministry.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea sends military vessels to chase away Chinese boats for illegal crab fishing

South Korean ships chase away Chinese boats harvesting crabs in disputed waters

Seoul official says China and North Korea were notified about this operation.

Jun 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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