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Duterte says 'next great battle of the century' is against terrorism
Rodrigo Duterte says after the Davao attack, militants could target another area in Mindanao.
Sep 20, 2016
India successfully test-fires long range surface-to-air missile jointly developed with Israel
The missile test comes amid growing tensions with neighbouring Pakistan.
Sep 20, 2016
Boko Haram Islamists behead village chief and his son in latest strike near Chibok
The same day the Islamist militant group also attacked a military-protected convoy and killed six civilians.
Sep 20, 2016
Defence ministry pays £5,000 in damages to female soldier manhandled during Iraq abuse probe
Rachel Webster had alleged that her wrongful detention was "tantamount to being kidnapped by the state".
Sep 20, 2016
Nigerian Air Force jets bomb Boko Haram camps in northeastern Borno
The air force says the militants' hideouts on the outskirts of Tumbin Gini and Tumbin Kayewa were hit.
Sep 19, 2016
BBC journalist sacked for not prioritising Prince George's birth report wins unfair dismissal case
Chandana Keerthi Bandara was sacked after 18 years of employment with BBC Sri Lankan news service.
Sep 19, 2016
Davao blast: Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio urges Muslim women to stop wearing hijabs in public
She said the measure will be helpful in thwarting terrorist attacks similar to the recent night market blast.
Sep 17, 2016
Abu Sayyaf releases Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad and hands him over to authorities
Abu Sayyaf spokesperson Abu Ramie earlier said the group was waiting for ransom money to release him.
Sep 17, 2016
Trump to Clinton's bodyguards: Disarm immediately, let's see what happens to her
Trump made the comment in Miami, repeating his false accusation that Clinton supports a complete ban on guns.
Sep 17, 2016
Giant sinkhole at Florida fertiliser plant contaminates aquifer system with radioactive water
The aquifer system is the main source of drinking water for millions of Florida residents.
Sep 17, 2016
Nigerian president's office admits to plagiarising Obama's 2008 victory speech
President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have ordered disciplinary action against those responsible for the act.
Sep 17, 2016
2 men arrested for stealing iPhone consignment of over 900 handsets
The robbers threw chilli powder at the truck driver, who was transporting the consignment.
Sep 16, 2016
Despite 44% drop in global maternal deaths, study shows disparities prevail in healthcare facilities
The decline in maternal deaths is still way below the 75% target set by the United Nations in 2000.
Sep 16, 2016
Australian authorities confirm wing part found off Tanzania coast belongs to missing MH370
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is now studying the flaperon to extract clues about the plane's last moments.
Sep 16, 2016
With ramped up uranium enrichment plants, North Korea can build 20 nuclear bombs by end-2016, say experts
The country has access to up to 150kg of highly enriched uranium a year, enough for roughly six nuclear bombs.
Sep 15, 2016
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
Sep 15, 2016
At least 6 killed and over 100 injured in train accident in Pakistan's Multan
The accident took place minutes after the goods train crushed to death a man trying to cross the tracks.
Sep 15, 2016
Davao city police in Philippines to file murder case against night market blast suspect
A six-month-old pregnant woman has become the latest casualty of the blast, with 19 people still in hospital.
Sep 14, 2016
40% of drug pushers and users killed, arrested or made to surrender, Philippines police say
However, country's police chief fears they might fail to achieve the 1.8 million target in remaining 4 months.
Sep 14, 2016
Suspected human heart sealed in zip lock bag found near gas station in Norwalk, Ohio
An ambulance crew parked at the gas station spotted the strange packet and informed the police.
Sep 14, 2016
China disqualifies 45 provincial lawmakers over election fraud and bribery in 2013 elections
A new preparatory panel will be formed to take over the functions of the legislature.
Sep 14, 2016
Air samples from North Korea's nuclear test site show no radioactive contamination – report
South Korea's Nuclear Safety Commission says it will continue to study more samples from near the test site.
Sep 13, 2016
Land and sea warnings issued in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Meranti set to hit country
The storm is expected to pass through the southern part of Taiwan on 14 and 15 September.
Sep 13, 2016
China re-opens border post to resume trade with North Korea after brief break following nuclear test
Drivers carrying goods to North Korea said there is increased security now.
Sep 13, 2016
'Burnt' pieces of debris found off Madagascar suggest MH370 could have been on fire, claims US lawyer
The self-funded MH370 investigator has handed over the pieces of the debris to ATSB for investigations.
Sep 12, 2016
Turkey: 24 elected mayors removed over suspected links with Kurdish militants
The Turkish government removed 4 other mayors for being allegedly involved with Gulen terrorists.
Sep 12, 2016
North Korea is ready to conduct 6th nuclear test at anytime, says South Korea
US special envoy on North Korea's nuclear issue to arrive in Seoul to discuss countermeasures and the nuclear tests.
Sep 12, 2016
Sick of sea piracy, Philippines' president proposes feeding pirates to sharks
Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.
Sep 10, 2016
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri threatens US with thousands of 9/11-style attacks
Experts believe the video message reflects the terrorist group's rivalry with Isis.
Sep 10, 2016
Indian mother obsessed about having a son stabs 16-week-old daughter to death
The baby's body, with 17 stab wounds, was found covered in a blanket in an unused air-conditioner in the house.
Sep 10, 2016
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