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Race still counts in politics and at the ballot box

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
PM Lee with Mediacorp's Debra Soon at the TV recording for The PM Lee with Mediacorp's Debra Soon at the TV recording for The Prime Minister On Race And Politics, which was broadcast last night.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel in trouble after election debacle for her pro-refugee stance

The Straits Times - ‎12 minutes ago‎
BERLIN (Reuters) - A humiliating state election defeat for Angela Merkel in her own backyard on Sunday and another drubbing that looms in two weeks in Berlin are casting an ominous shadow over the Chancellor's hopes of winning - or even running - for a ...
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Obama pushes Beijing to abide by S China Sea obligations

TODAYonline - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Hangzhou G20 visit is likely to be Mr Barack Obama's final meeting as president with Mr Xi Jinping. Both have grappled over hacking incidents, commercial tensions and differences over human rights.
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27 new Zika cases, bringing total to 242

AsiaOne - ‎8 hours ago‎
The total number of Zika cases in Singapore has gone up to 242 after the discovery of 27 new cases on Sunday. A joint statement by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said 25 of the new cases are linked to the Aljunied ...
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Mother Teresa is now Saint Teresa, Pope declares

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Around 120,000 people attended Mother Teresa's canonisation ceremony in St Peter&# Around 120,000 people attended Mother Teresa's canonisation ceremony in St Peter's Square, Vatican City.

1000 residents take part in day of bonding

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
About 1,000 Sembawang residents, including new Singapore citizens, joined in a slew of cultural activities yesterday as part of the annual One Community Fiesta (OCF).
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Winds of peace in Indian Ocean

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Unlike the South China Sea and East China Sea, which have been dogged by territorial disputes, the Indian Ocean is relatively free of such troubles.

87 arrested after five-day raid in Geylang

The Straits Times - ‎18 hours ago‎
A total of 54 men and 33 women, aged between 20 and 56, were nabbed after the authorities raided hotels, streets and private residences, the police said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 4).
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Hong Kong health chief defends decision to issue Zika-related travel alert for Singapore

South China Morning Post - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
A worker sprays the common area of a housing estate in Singapore as part of the campaign against Zika. Photo: Reuters. Eddie Lee. Share.
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Reluctant pursuit: The Duterte administration's defense policy

Philippine Star - ‎Sep 1, 2016‎
The Rizal day ceremony was highlighted by the fly-by of two FA-50PH and other PAF assets. Philippine Air Force/SSg Amable B Milay Jr.
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Tamils Attack Sri Lankan Envoy in Malaysia Over Rajapaksa's Visit

The New Indian Express - ‎8 hours ago‎
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Malaysia, Ibrahim Sahib Ansar, was beaten up by local Tamils at the Kuala Lumpur airport on Sunday after he refused to divulge the whereabouts of former Sri Lankan President who is on a visit to Malaysia ...
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9 Indonesians to testify vs Filipinos in passport scam

BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎7 hours ago‎
NINE of the 177 Indonesians who fraudulently obtained Philippine passports by paying Filipinos and using local identities are set to testify before the Department of Justice (DoJ) regarding the passport scam.
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FIT Malaysia programme in Negri Sembilan attracts 15000 participants

The Sun Daily - ‎11 hours ago‎
REMBAU: A total of 15,000 people participated in the state level FIT Malaysia (FM) programme in Dataran Rembau, here today. Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today's programme saw the highest number of participation among FM ...
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Turkish-backed rebels clear IS from Turkey's Syrian border -state media

Channel NewsAsia - ‎4 hours ago‎
Turkish-backed rebels on Sunday cleared Islamic State from Turkey's Syrian border, securing a 90 km (55 miles) corridor and marking a substantial advance in Ankara's plan to drive out Sunni militants and stop the advance of Syrian Kurdish fighters.
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Turkey, China sign energy, nuclear security agreements at G20

Daily Sabah - ‎3 hours ago‎
Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albayrak (L) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands during the signing ceremony. (AA Photo).

China welcomes Duterte's plan to visit China

CRIENGLISH.com - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
China welcomed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to visit China as early as possible, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
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7 sent to hospital after chlorine leak at industrial facility off Tuas

Channel NewsAsia - ‎16 hours ago‎
A gas leak occurred at an industrial facility in Jalan Samulun which resulted in seven people being hospitalised. Posted 04 Sep 2016 14:13; Updated 04 Sep 2016 15:23.
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New operator Go-Ahead rolls into Punggol

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Go-Ahead Singapore, the island's fourth bus operator, launched Go-Ahead Singapore, the island's fourth bus operator, launched its first services at the Punggol temporary bus exchange yesterday.
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Korean firm burns rainforest for palm oil in Indonesia

Daily Times - ‎20 hours ago‎
JAKARTA: A South Korean-owned company is cutting down primary rainforests for timber and then setting fires to clear the land to plant oil palm in apparent violation of Indonesian law, according to an investigation by environmental groups.
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Troubled group's chief exec quits

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Resignations continue at beleaguered offshore services firm Swiber Holdings, the latest being that of Mr Yeo Chee Neng as group president, chief executive and an executive director of the company.
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5 things to know about WhatsApp privacy policy case in Delhi

Economic Times - ‎15 hours ago‎
A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. As a part of a crucial update to the messaging app's policy, it will now share user data with its parent company, social networking giant ...
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2016 Honda Civic VTi REVIEW | Quality And Solidity... And A Better-Than-Average Driving Feel

The Motor Report - ‎20 hours ago‎
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PS4 Neo Meeting Preview: Expected Price Point, Gameplay Demos And More

GamingBolt - ‎7 hours ago‎
You've probably heard by now. Sony has a PlayStation Meeting scheduled for September 7th. Given that the company already confirmed before E3 2016 that the PlayStation 4 Neo was real - and indeed facilitates better looking experiences for PS4 players ...
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New leaks suggest Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date

Phone Arena - ‎1 hour ago‎
A short while ago, we learned that Xiaomi's forthcoming Mi Note 2 could arrive in two configurations. The fully-stacked version, it has been claimed, will host the Snapdragon 821 chipset alongside a mind-blowing 6 gigs of RAM.
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Duffy's determination lands her in S'pore

TODAYonline - ‎2 hours ago‎
Duffy spent the past three months sourcing for funding and sponsorship to cover her expenses to make it to Singapore. Photo: Adelene Wong.
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Caslavska, the original superstar gymnast

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Czech former gymnast Vera Caslavska remains the only gymnast to have won an Olympic gold in every individual event. In total, she won seven golds and four silvers in two Games.
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Bowling: Hui Fen best of new kids

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Cherie Tan (left) and New Hui Fen defied the seedings to make the PWBA Tour Championship semi-finals. PHOTO COURTESY OF SINGAPORE BOWLING FEDERATION.
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Less than invincible Chou

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Since his last concert in Singapore in December 2014, Mandopop king Jay Chou has gotten married and is now the father of a little girl.
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Childhood dream fulfilled, with New Face crown

The Straits Times - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
Miss Kim Min Pei Lam (centre) receiving congratulatory hugs from fellow contestants of The New Paper New Face 2016. She won a $10,000 cash prize, along with an exclusive feature in Her World magazine.

An outsider at home: Gauri's winning essay

The Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Visiting a foreign country can be an otherworldly experience. Venturing into unknown territory, and you're left with a feeling akin to being an alien in human skin.

DPM Tharman posts online tribute to mangroves in Singapore

The Straits Times - ‎16 hours ago‎
SINGAPORE - The Festival of Biodiversity has left its mark on Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who did his bit to raise awareness of Singapore's 11 mangrove forests on his Facebook page on Sunday (Sept 4).
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SpaceX says it can continue launching Falcon 9 rockets from two other launch pads

The Verge - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
That doesn't mean the company will be getting back to its regular flight schedule just yet, though. SpaceX's California launch pad can only be used for certain types of missions to space, and the second Florida pad isn't quite ready to support launches ...
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The Hive at London's Kew Gardens creates buzz about pollinators

Toronto Star - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
The award-winning exhibit highlights the role bees and insects play in maintaining food security. By Mark CullenGreen Spaces. Sat.
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The World's Biggest Carbon Emitters Officially Join The Paris Climate Deal (Updated)

ThinkProgress - ‎Sep 1, 2016‎
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a keynotes address at the U.S.-China Climate-Smart/Low-Carbon Cities Summit held at a hotel in Beijing, Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
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Mosquitoes Are Deadly, So Why Not Kill Them All?

Wall Street Journal - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The death toll from diseases carried by mosquitoes is so huge that scientists are working on a radical idea. Why not eradicate them?
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First Malaysian Zika patient getting better

The Straits Times - ‎Sep 1, 2016‎
Malaysia's Health Minister, Dr Subramaniam Sathasivam speaks to the media during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Sept 1 after Malaysia confirmed its first case of Zika virus infection.
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Thai king shows improvement following treatment for infection

AsiaOne - ‎8 hours ago‎
Well-wishers hold portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj hospital, where a group has gathered to mark his 88th birthday, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 5, 2015.
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Health Exco: Vehicles must be sprayed with insect repellent when exiting Singapore

The Sun Daily - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Health Department will take various measures to curb the spread of Zika infection, including requiring all vehicles leaving and entering Singapore to be sprayed with mosquito repellent.
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