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Singapore seized drugs worth S$9 million in 2015 - Narcotics Bureau

Singapore named actor Jackie Chan as its first celebrity anti-drug ambassador in 2015. Feb 15, 2016

Malaysia starts criminal investigation against ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad

The former PM is being probed under Section 500 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum two-year jail term and a fine. Feb 15, 2016

Viola Beach band members killed in Sweden car crash

The car plunged 26 meters from the motorway into the canal when a bridge was open. Feb 15, 2016

US-Asean talks begin as Obama seeks to dress up Asia pivot legacy

The focus of the talks will be the territorial disputes in the region, the rising threat of Isis militancy and North Korea's weapons programme. Feb 15, 2016

North Korea forms new military unit to deploy ICBM - Yonhap

The KN-08 has lethal potential, the US security establishment had warned last year, as the missile is believed to have a range of at least 10,000 kilometers Feb 14, 2016

China 'targets' Christians with wider clampdown on house churches

China officially grants freedom of religion, but religious activities are under strict watch of the state machinery. Feb 13, 2016

Taiwan earthquake toll rises to 108 as more bodies recovered

At least 22 people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble of the 17-storey apartment building that collapsed in the tremor. Feb 13, 2016

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kiril hold historic meeting in Cuba

The historic rendezvous awash in symbolism as leaders of two of the biggest branches of Christianity holding a rare meeting in Communist Cuba. Feb 13, 2016

Indonesia LGBT clampdown: 'No gay emoticons on messaging apps'

Homosexuality still remains a highly sensitive matter with several reported incidents of irate public targeting gay people. Feb 12, 2016

PM Lee asks Saudi Arabia to increase annual Haj quota for Singapore

Lee says Singapore's current quota of 680 was based on a formula decided 30 years ago. Feb 12, 2016

Singapore crime rate increases, propelled by online scams

SPF says it will intensify its public education efforts to raise awareness on the evolving modus operandi of online scammers. Feb 12, 2016

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

North Korea says it was "kicking out" all South Koreans from the jointly run industrial zone and designates Kaesong as a 'military zone'. Feb 12, 2016

Singapore sentences man who evaded conscription to 45 days in jail

National Service, or military training followed by reservist status until 40 years was made compulsory in 1967. Feb 11, 2016

Constitutional panel formed to review president's powers, election process

The powers of the president and the elaborate and strict eligibility norms for contesting the election will be under review. Feb 11, 2016

North Korean military chief executed in latest purge-Yonhap

Ri might have been killed shortly after the 2-3 February ruling Korean Workers' Party and army joint committee meeting. Feb 11, 2016
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