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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmT4q8b3fI0 CCTV footage shows how Kolkata bridge collapsed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ta2CYsWt-o

‘Monumental tragedy’: India flyover collapse kills at least 21 with 150 feared trapped Efforts are underway to rescue those trapped under the debris in Kolkata PUBLISHED : Thursday, 31 March, 2016, 5:40pm UPDATED : Thursday, 31 March, 2016, 10:00pm Reuters A flyover under construction in...

IS seen likely to recruit Indonesian workers in Taiwan 2016/03/23 22:34:43 CNA file photo Jakarta, March 23 (CNA) There is a risk of Indonesian migrant workers in democratic Asian countries such as Taiwan and Japan being recruited by the Islamic State (IS), according to a senior Indonesian...

Donald Trump protester brutally punched, kicked to the ground AFP on March 21, 2016, 7:38 am A protester with a sign showing Donald Trump's face and the words "Bad For America," has been kicked and punched to the ground by a member of the audience while being escorted out of the venue by...

Australia declares war on biker gangs, tears up visas They are accused of drug dealing, extortion, money laundering, and the distribution of firearms and explosives with turf wars often leading to brazen violence PUBLISHED : Friday, 11 March, 2016, 5:12pm UPDATED : Friday, 11 March, 2016...

A million times more harmful than outdoor air: Hong Kong study raises e-cigarette cancer alarm Health council urges ban on the electronic devices after Baptist University study finds more risks PUBLISHED : Monday, 29 February, 2016, 4:29pm UPDATED : Monday, 29 February, 2016, 6:18pm Elizabeth...

Second Zika case confirmed in China AFP February 16, 2016, 1:27 am Beijing (AFP) - China confirmed its second imported Zika case Monday, a day after the first victim was discharged from hospital, state news agency Xinhua reported. Few cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported...

Cutthroat mafia bosses caught in Italy mountain hideout AFP January 30, 2016, 2:13 am Rome (AFP) - Italian anti-mafia police nabbed two fugitive mobster bosses on Friday, after discovering them "living like animals" in a mountain hideout stocked with an arsenal of weapons. Giuseppe Ferraro...

Philippines abuse: Paedophile Trevor Monk jailed 3 hours ago London More than 80,000 images of children were found on Trevor Monk's computers A paedophile who filmed himself abusing young girls in the Philippines has been jailed for 19-and-a-half years. Trevor Monk, 47, of south east...

Indian acid-attack survivor becomes face of fashion brand PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 20 January, 2016, 8:01am UPDATED : Wednesday, 20 January, 2016, 6:05pm Reuters in Mumbai A video clip titled Face of Courage shows Laxmi being made up and then striding down the catwalk while smiling at the...

American woman's slaying in Florence still a mystery AFP January 12, 2016, 5:05 am Rome (AFP) - Italian police were Monday studying cc-tv footage and awaiting the result of an autopsy as they attempted to explain the mysterious slaying of an American woman in Florence. Expatriate Ashley...

Charlie Hebdo marks year since attack with provocative cover AFP January 5, 2016, 2:01 am Paris (AFP) - French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo will mark a year since the jihadist attack on its offices with a cover featuring a bloodied, gun-toting, bearded God figure, under the headline: "One...

Hong Kong protesters air grievances on New Year's day AFP January 1, 2016, 10:41 pm Hong Kong (AFP) - More than 1,500 people protested in Hong Kong on New Year's day Friday calling for the city's leader to resign and airing grievances over issues from expensive construction projects to...

Re-print of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ after 70-year ban unleashes row in Germany Publication of the Nazi leader’s political treatise is a big step for Germany, which is still struggling with the legacy of the Holocaust PUBLISHED : Thursday, 24 December, 2015, 12:48am UPDATED : Thursday, 24...

Hong Kong police and airlines join forces to tackle soaring rate of thefts from overhead lockers Cabin crew play vital role in detecting light-fingered passengers on planes flying into the city PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 23 December, 2015, 11:29pm UPDATED : Wednesday, 23 December, 2015, 11:29pm...

Death toll rises to 45 in storm-hit Philippines AFP December 21, 2015, 2:57 am CALUMPUT (Philippines) (AFP) - The death toll from two storms which battered the Philippines rose to 45 on Sunday as several towns remained under water and rain kept falling in northern regions, disaster...

Star studded lineups for New Year's Eve countdown parties 2015/12/15 22:10:18 Taipei's New Year's Eve countdown parties will be hosted by Jacky Wu (center), Na Tou (left) and LuLu (right). Taipei, Dec. 15 (CNA) Singer A-mei will be among the celebrities ushering in 2016 with revelers in...

Hong Kong wedding shop pair nabbed after swindling HK$2 million from investors The couple are accused of swindling eight victims who thought the money would help develop additional store outlets PUBLISHED : Friday, 11 December, 2015, 11:10am UPDATED : Friday, 11 December, 2015, 11:10am Danny...

Accused deserter Bergdahl says Army 'leadership failure' caused him to leave post First public comments since Army sergeant was released by Taliban Jim Forsyth, Reuters First posted: Thursday, December 10, 2015 06:23 PM EST | Updated: Thursday, December 10, 2015 06:31 PM EST U.S. Army...

South Korea police set to storm Buddhist temple for wanted labour activist PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 09 December, 2015, 6:12pm UPDATED : Wednesday, 09 December, 2015, 6:38pm Agence France-Presse in Seoul Gu Eun-su, commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, arrives at Jogye Temple...