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North Korea committed to denuclearization, Kim tells China

The Hindu - ‎2 hours ago‎
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, front right, meets with senior Chinese Communist Party envoy Wang Jiarui, front left, in Hamhung-si, South Hamgyong-do, North Korea, on Monday.

State TV reports Iran needs enriched uranium to fuel a research reactor

CNN - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- As promised, Iran began enriching uranium to 20 percent on Tuesday, state media said. The enrichment was taking place at its Natanz facility under the surveillance of UN nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Labour movement pushes for broad-based productivity growth

Channel News Asia - Jeremy Koh - ‎2 hours ago‎
At its Workplan Seminar on Tuesday morning, it set a target of three per cent productivity growth that is broad-based and inclusive for workers and companies.

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More girls under 14 having sex

AsiaOne - Rachel Chan - ‎14 hours ago‎
MORE girls under the age of 14 are having sex illegally and willingly, according to statistics released by police at the Annual Crime Brief yesterday.

CNB arrests three men, seizes drugs worth over $285000

Channel News Asia - ‎41 minutes ago‎
SINGAPORE: Central Narcotics Bureau officers have arrested three men and seized drugs worth more than $285000 in an operation on Tuesday.

CapitaLand sees overwhelming response to China condominium

Channel News Asia - ‎3 hours ago‎
By Jonathan Peeris, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 February 2010 2005 hrs SINGAPORE : Property developer CapitaLand on Tuesday said it has seen overwhelming response to its new condominium in Beijing, with 95 per cent of phase one units sold in just ...

Schools score deals at Airshow

Straits Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
By Maria Almenoar Aviation courses at polytechnics and the ITE are among the most oversubscribed courses on campus, with only the top students getting in.

Philippine Clan Patriarch Charged in November Killings

New York Times - Carlos H. Conde - ‎1 hour ago‎
MANILA - Prosecutors in the Philippine capital on Tuesday indicted the patriarch of a powerful political clan and 196 others in the November massacre of 57 people, the worst case of political violence in the nation's history.

What's Next For Perak?

Bernama - Alan Ting - ‎2 hours ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Federal Court's decision on the rightful Menteri Besar of Perak on Tuesday has affirmed the status quo in the state, but political analysts believe the much-awaited verdict will result in some change in ...

2010 budget signed into law

BusinessWorld Online - ‎8 minutes ago‎
THIS YEAR'S P1.54-trillion national budget was signed into law yesterday by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, with the outlay retaining stimulus spending amid prospects of an improving economy.

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa dissolves parliament

BBC News - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Sri Lanka's recently re-elected President Mahinda Rajapaksa is dissolving parliament and calling early elections, officials say.

Ukraine instability fears as Tymoshenko plan next move

BBC News - Richard Galpin - ‎24 minutes ago‎
She has not said it herself so far but Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko seems to be preparing the ground to challenge the results of Sunday's presidential election.

EU Approves New Commission

Wall Street Journal - ‎2 hours ago‎
AP BRUSSELS—The European Parliament on Tuesday voted into office a new European Commission, which runs the European Union's day-to-day affairs.

Toyota recalls 437000 Prius and other makes because of brake problems

TODAYonline - ‎30 minutes ago‎
TOKYO (AP) - Toyota says it is recalling about 437000 Prius vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. This will bring to 8.5 million the number of Toyota vehicles being recalled due to faults.

Tampines residents unhappy over planned rental flats

Channel News Asia - Satish Cheney - ‎23 minutes ago‎
SINGAPORE: MP Sin Boon Ann has assured some Tampines residents, who were unhappy that HDB rental flats will be built right in front of their block, that the quality of their estate ...

Europe searches for way out of debt crisis

Economic Times - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Financial markets are betting heavily that Greece's crushing debt could drag down the entire eurozone, and that could force reluctant EU leaders into an embarrassing bailout.

Turning plastic waste to sutures

AsiaOne - Jake Chng - ‎13 hours ago‎
WASTE plastic bottles and bags can be converted to biodegradable surgical threads, in two to three years' time, using a process developed here.

China Web Operator Shut for Suspected Online Hacking, WSJ Says

BusinessWeek - Mark Lee - ‎7 hours ago‎
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- China closed a local Internet operator on suspicion of supplying malicious software used for computer hacking, Wall Street Journal reported today.

Shuttle Crew Inspects Heat Shields

InformationWeek - Paul McDougall - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Astronauts aboard NASA's Endeavour perform critical safety checks as they embark on 13-day mission to the space station. By Paul McDougall The crew of space shuttle Endeavour hit the sack early Tuesday to rest up for the full workload that awaits them ...

Bulls' striker woes

TODAYonline - Shamir Osman - ‎17 hours ago‎
SINGAPORE - Gombak United's start to the 2010 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League season has not gone off smoothly. The Bulls fell 1-0 to Tampines Rovers in their opening game last Friday, and while they bounced back with a 2-1 win over ...

Revamped Standard Chartered Marathon to feature new route & running categories

Channel News Asia - Dylan Loh - ‎1 hour ago‎
SINGAPORE : The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will undergo a revamp, with a new route and running categories. It has been renamed the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore.

We deserve Test number one status more than India: Smith

NDTV.com - ‎34 minutes ago‎
PTI After crushing India by an innings in the first cricket Test here, South African captain Graeme Smith on Tuesday declared that they deserve to be the world number one team more than the home side.

Arsenal manager Wenger hits back at Ballack criticism after loss at Chelsea

The Canadian Press - ‎56 minutes ago‎
LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit back at Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack on Tuesday for criticizing his team's performance in Sunday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Pastor apologises personally to Buddhist & Taoist federations

Channel News Asia - Yeen Nie - ‎28 minutes ago‎
SINGAPORE: The pastor who was called up by the Internal Security Department (ISD) for making insensitive remarks against the Buddhist and Taoist faiths has apologised personally to ...

Accident leads to smuggled cigarettes

AsiaOne - ‎5 hours ago‎
SINGAPORE- A wrong turn by a driver of a Malaysian-registered prime mover not only caused him to knock into a pillar at the Tuas Checkpoint on Friday morning but also, unraveled one of the biggest hauls of contraband cigarettes in recent years.

Jackson's doctor denies manslaughter

Sydney Morning Herald - Harriet Ryan - ‎2 hours ago‎
Arraignment ... LaToya Jackson, wearing pink, and other Jackson family members leave the courthouse, (inset) Dr Conrad Murray. Photo: Getty, AFP LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's personal doctor, Conrad Murray, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of ...

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore officially launched

Channel News Asia - Claire Huang - ‎1 hour ago‎
SINGAPORE: The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, has been officially launched, three years after the government announced the need for a second such centre here.

Study: Soda Spikes Pancreatic Cancer Risk

CBS News - ‎1 hour ago‎
A University of Minnesota study finds that soda consumption is linked with increased risks of developing pancreatic cancer. (AP) Risks, symptoms, detection and treatment of breast and other cancers.

Even third-hand smoke carries carcinogens: Study

Montreal Gazette - ‎11 minutes ago‎
Researchers found cancer-causing agents called tobacco-specific nitrosamines stick to a variety of surfaces, where they can get into dust or be picked up on the fingers.
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