2 more bodies recovered in landfill collapse in Philippines’ Cebu; death toll now at 6
Rescuers had to battle heavy rain, hazardous debris and the risk of methane gas when they continued search operations at the landfill on Saturday night.
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Buddhist monk in Seoul gets jail term for wife beating
It was found that the defendant had been punished 39 times for various assault and intimidation charges in the past, including a 14-month prison term in May 2005. He was also…
Japan’s genius chimpanzee Ai dies at 49, primate known for enthusiastic role in research on learning, memory
The female chimpanzee died of multiple organ failure.
Joint operation nabs suspected ringleader behind South Korean student’s death in Cambodia
The 42-year-old suspect was arrested in Thailand as Korean and Thai officials collaborate.
Cambodian national bank suspends Prince Bank services after founder arrested and deported to China
The Ministry of Interior confirmed the arrest of Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Bank, along with Xu Ji Liang and Shao Ji Hui, and their deportation to the China on January 6. All…
Philippine ex-police official draws flak over US$1,100 luxury shoes
Two days before her retirement on Dec. 25, the police brigadier general was charged administratively for conduct unbecoming of a police officer.
After 17 deaths in India’s Jharkhand, forest officials still struggle to contain rogue elephant
The elephant has been moving in a circular pattern of nearly 110 kilometres, striking villages at night and retreating into dense forest cover by day.
Will China send more pandas to South Korea?
The recent summit diplomacy signals a tentative warming in bilateral relations.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested, deported to China; Cambodian citizenship revoked
Chen and Prince Group are accused of profiting from transnational crimes, including through blackmail involving sexually explicit materials, money laundering, wire fraud,…
Two dead in southern Vietnam after man sets partner and self ablaze
The incident followed an argument related to their romantic relationship and caused a large fire.