2014-12-01 Singapore Health

  AsiaOne   

Seniors, shop and shape up at mall  AsiaOne
CONVENIENT: Mr Foo trying out the elderly-friendly equipment during the outdoor gym's launch yesterday. Print. Senior citizens now have an outdoor fitness area in a shopping mall for the first time. Jurong Point Shopping Centre launched an outdoor gym ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Science

  Rappler   

Europe targets Ariane deal to stay in commercial space race  Reuters
BERLIN/PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Weeks after its dramatic coup in landing a probe on a speeding comet, Europe is hoping a last-minute deal to provide funding for the workhorse Ariane rocket will prevent its space ambitions falling back to earth this week.
ESA counting on last-minute deal for its Ariane rocket projct   Beta Wired
After wrangle, Europe set to approve Ariane 6 launcher   AsiaOne

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  Daily Mail   

Japan delays launch of its asteroid probe for the second time due to bad weather  Daily Mail
Japan has delayed the launch of its space probe for the second time due to bad weather. The Hayabusa2 will now blast off on a six-year mission to mine a distant asteroid aboard Japan's main H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in south of the ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Entertainment

  Channel News Asia   

Fans throng Suntec City to see Running Man cast  Channel News Asia
A huge crowd of Running Man fans gathered at Suntec City to catch a glimpse of the Korean variety game show's cast at their autograph-signing session on Saturday (Nov 29). PHOTOS. Running Man cast members (from left) Lee Kwang-soo, Song Ji-hyo, ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Sports

  Channel News Asia   

Host Singapore begins countdown to 2015 ASEAN Para Games  Channel News Asia
The countdown to the Games began with a carnival on Sunday (Nov 30), where visitors got a chance to try sports such javelin, shooting and bowling. They also met Singapore's para-athletes. PHOTOS. Enlarge; Caption. SINGAPORE: Singapore is set to host ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Technology

Channel News Asia   

Singapore moves to Euro 6 emissions standards from Sept 2017   
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Singapore will adopt the Euro 6 emission standards for petrol and diesel vehicles from Sept 1, 2017, the National Environment Agency said Monday. Confirming what The Straits Times reported in June, the NEA said the new regulation will ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Business

  AsiaOne   

Bus scheme showing results at halfway mark  AsiaOne
Bedok's $23 million air-conditioned integrated transport hub, Singapore's largest bus interchange and the seventh such hub, opened yesterday. Print. THE billion-dollar Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) has made inroads into stepping up service ...

2014-12-01 Singapore World

  Getty Images   

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protesters clash with police; 40 arrested  Firstpost
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protesters clashed with police early Monday as they tried to surround Hong Kong government headquarters, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Southeast Asia

  Gulf Times   

Senate begins probe on P900M Malampaya fund scam  Inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee held its first hearing on the alleged Malampaya fund scam Monday morning. Senate blue ribbon committee chair Teofisto Guingona III led the hearing with the attendance of the Senators Nancy Binay, ...

2014-12-01 Singapore Singapore

  TODAYonline   

Govt unveils plans to better protect Pulau Ubin  TODAYonline
SINGAPORE — Plans are afoot to better protect and restore Pulau Ubin's nature and heritage spaces, with the Government announcing its first phase of initiatives yesterday. These plans, culled from over 2,000 ideas and suggestions gathered through the ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Health

AsiaOne   

New training focus: Care outside of hospitals   
AsiaOne
In a move to raise preventive care standards and keep more people out of hospitals, new degree courses in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography and radiation therapy will be offered from 2016. Explaining the need for this, Health ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Science

Volcano in south Japan erupts, disrupting flights   
The Seattle Times
A volcano in southern Japan blasted out chunks of magma Friday in the first such eruption in 22 years, causing flight cancellations and prompting warnings to stay away from its crater. Related. Reader Comments. Read all comments · Post a comment.

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Channel News Asia   

Ancient coins found in Greece's mystery tomb   
Channel News Asia
The enormous tomb at Amphipolis in northern Greece dates back to the fourth century BC and contains near-intact sculptures and intricate mosaics. PHOTOS. A handout picture released by the Greek Culture Ministry on shows a mosaic found at the ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Entertainment

  hellokpop   

Running Man Visits Singapore for Asia Tour  hellokpop
The second season of Race Start is finally in Singapore. After visiting Malaysia on the first of November, 5 Running Man members will be taking the centre stage at The Star Performing Arts Centre, to meet all fans again this evening – the 29th of November.
Running Man stars sign autographs at Suntec, fans are rapturous   The Straits Times
Running Man cast glad to be back in Singapore   Channel News Asia
Running Man stars in Singapore for fan meet   Yahoo Singapore News

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  TODAYonline (blog)   

Lockdown: Class is in recession  TODAYonline (blog)
Hatch Theatrics' Lockdown: (clockwise from left) Farez Najid, Andy Yew, Ziyad Bagharib and Shida Mahadi. Photo: Hatch Theatrics. mail · print. View all 0 comments. By. Mayo Martin. -. mayo@mediacorp.com.sg -. Published: 8:00 PM, November 29, 2014.
Theatre Review: Lockdown can shine with careful revisions   The Straits Times

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Actress Joanne Peh says married life is great  AsiaOne
And for the first time on Wednesday, actress Joanne Peh and actor Qi Yuwu appeared together for a public event since their private wedding on Sept 9 at the Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa. Peh, 31, and Qi, 37, officially launched Ferrero Rocher's first ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Sports

  TODAYonline   

Fandi's father former national goalkeeper Ahmad Wartam dies  TODAYonline
SINGAPORE — Former national goalkeeper Ahmad Wartam, who is also the father of Fandi Ahmad, died this morning (Nov 29) after spending a month in hospital in intensive care, according to the Football Association of Singapore's (FAS) Facebook page.
Father of Fandi and former S'pore goalkeeper Ahmad Wartam dies   AsiaOne
Former Singapore Goalie Ahmad Wartam Dies   malaysiandigest.com
Ahmad Wartam, former Singapore goalie, dies at 79   Malay Mail Online
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  Irish Independent   

Welbeck heads Gunners to win over blunt West Brom  Irish Independent
Jim White. Published 30/11/2014 | 02:30. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. 01 of 5. Previous; Next. Danny Welbeck celebrates with his Arsenal teammates Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla, Calum Chambers and Aaron Ramsey after ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Technology

  The Straits Times   

Police warn public about scam e-mails claiming recipient is under investigation ...  The Straits Times
The police advise anyone receiving scam e-mails to ignore them, not try to click or open any attachments, and to report the case immediately.. -- TNP FILE PHOTO. SINGAPORE - The police have warned against scam e-mails purportedly from its Commercial ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Business

THE BUSINESS TIMES   

Inflation eats into income growth (Amended)   
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Higher inflation took a bite out of resident workers' income growth, reducing it to under one per cent in real terms this year - even as the labour market has stayed tight. PHOTO: ST. Comments. Share. 29 Nov5:50 AM. Singapore. INFLATION took a bite out of ...

2014-11-30 Singapore World

  Herald Scotland   

Mubarak cleared of conspiracy to murder protesters  Herald Scotland
An Egyptian court has dropped its case against former president Hosni Mubarak over the killing of 239 protesters in the 2011 revolt that ended his three-decade rule. An Egyptian court has dropped its case against former president Hosni Mubarak over the ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Southeast Asia

  The Sun Daily   

Video clip on IS brutality shown at Umno General Assembly  The Sun Daily
KUALA LUMPUR: The video clip on the brutality of militant group, Islamic State (IS), in the Middle East, sent shivers down everyone's spine when it was shown on the last day of the Umno General Assembly 2014 at the Putra World Trade Centre here ...

2014-11-30 Singapore Singapore

  The Straits Times   

PM Lee holds dialogue on ISIS threat  The Straits Times
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, seen in this file photograph, shared his concerns today about the ongoing conflict in Syria and Iraq at a dialogue with 300 religious and community leaders. --PHOTO: AFP. By Rachel Au-Yong ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Health

  Hamilton Spectator   

French President Hollande cheered in Ebola-stricken Guinea  Hamilton Spectator
French President Francois Hollande has his temperature measured upon his arrival Friday at the Donka hospital in Conakry, Guinea, as part of a one day visit in Guinea focused on Ebola situation. next play/pause pre 1/1. Hamilton Spectator. By Michelle Faul.
Scientists trial 15-minute Ebola test in Guinea   The Nation
French President Francois Hollande the first Western leader to visit ebola-striken ...   The Age
Ebola Crisis Stretches Doctors Without Borders' Means   Wall Street Journal
Aljazeera.com   
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Daily Mail   
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  AsiaOne   

Are we concerned about expanding waistlines in Malaysia?  The Star Online
Our love of fat and carb-heavy dishes, coupled with a preference for a sedentary lifestyle, has earned Malaysia the nickname 'The Fattest Country in South-East Asia'. Malaysians have a passionate love affair with their lip-smacking cuisine – rich curries, ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Science

  Daily Mail   

Travel chaos as volcano erupts  Herald Scotland
A VOLCANO in southern Japan is blasting out chunks of magma in the first such eruption in 22 years, causing flight cancellations and prompting warnings to stay away from its crater. A VOLCANO in southern Japan is blasting out chunks of magma in the first ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Entertainment

  The Straits Times   

Battlestar Galactica ride to reopen in early 2015  The Straits Times
Tests on the new two-seater ride vehicles have begun. Universal Studios Singapore said it will have a more specific launch date soon. -- PHOTO: COURTESY OF DEJIKI.COM. By Danson Cheong And Pearl Lee ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Sports

  TODAYonline   

As professional as Ronaldo  TODAYonline
SINGAPORE — Newly-appointed sprints and hurdles head coach Luis Felipe Cunha may joke about feeling like football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, particularly with the amount of attention his appointment by the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) has ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Technology

  The Straits Times   

SingPass safety enhancements: Two-factor authentication demystified  The Straits Times
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) announced that it is adding new security features to protect SingPass users. -- ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI. By Pearl Lee. SINGAPORE - On Thursday, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Business

THE BUSINESS TIMES   

Higher inflation eats into income growth   
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Higher inflation took a bite out of resident workers' income growth, reducing it to under one per cent in real terms this year - even as the labour market has stayed tight. PHOTO: ST. Comments. Share. 29 Nov5:50 AM. Singapore. HIGHER inflation took a bite ...

2014-11-29 Singapore World

  Hindustan Times   

Nigeria blasts: Boko Haram's reply to Muslim cleric's war cry?  Hindustan Times
Two bombs exploded at the mosque of one of Nigeria's top Islamic leaders Friday, a week after he issued a call to arms to fight Boko Haram. At least 120 people were killed and 270 others wounded when two suicide bombers blew themselves up and gunmen ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Southeast Asia

TODAYonline   

Impeachment, potential ban from office loom for Yingluck   
TODAYonline
BANGKOK — Thailand's military-appointed legislature yesterday started impeachment proceedings against ousted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (picture) over a loss-making rice subsidy programme, seen as a further step to try to end the ...

2014-11-29 Singapore Singapore

AsiaOne   

Library focused on helping workers here opens its doors   
AsiaOne
The new LLiBrary, which was opened yesterday, is located at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar. The collection covers areas such as career advancement, vocational guidance and industry-specific topics.
Dedicated CET library for adult learners   TODAYonline
Singapore's first CET library opens, aims to inspire working adults   Channel News Asia
Singapore's first library focused on continuing education and training opens   The Straits Times

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Channel News Asia   

Keep the human touch   
The Straits Times
WHILE keeping up with technological advances is essential in today's fast-paced world, how much technology is too much? In the article ("Vision of a smart nation is to make life better: PM Lee"; Tuesday), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that if we can ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Health

AsiaOne   

69-year-old man passed away due to dengue   
The Online Citizen
A 69-year-old Chinese man passed away on 27 November 2014 from dengue after his condition deteriorated while hospitalised. The man was earlier admitted to Mount Alvernia Hospital on 24 November 2014. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Science

The Japan Times   

New research whaling plan still divisive   
Science Careers Blog (subscription)
A catcher ship of the Japanese whaling fleet hunts minke whales in the Southern Ocean in 2006. PHOTO: © JEREMY SUTTON-HIBBERT/ALAMY. Japan's widely anticipated new whaling research program for the Antarctic, unveiled on 18 November, sets a ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Entertainment

Channel News Asia   

Battlestar Galactica roller coaster to reopen early 2015   
Channel News Asia
The Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon roller coaster will reopen with new ride vehicles which are "more intimate", announced Resorts World Sentosa on Friday (Nov 28). PHOTOS. The Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon roller coaster at Universal ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Sports

The Straits Times   

Football: Zulfahmi set for centre stage   
The Straits Times
FAS kitman Omar Mohamed (left) with Zulfahmi Arifin at the national football team's centralized training session ahead of the Suzuki Cup, Nov 12, 2014. -- ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI. By Wang Meng Meng. His languid style can frustrate. He glides rather than ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Technology

The Straits Times   

IDA resetting passwords of about 400000 dormant SingPass accounts   
TODAYonline
SINGAPORE — The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has started resetting passwords for about 400,000 inactive SingPass accounts this month, as part of measures to enhance the security of the system. This is among a raft of security enhancements, ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Business

Channel News Asia   

Singapore, Brunei sign civil aviation cooperation deal   
Channel News Asia
Under the agreement, both countries will cooperate in areas like civil aviation safety, security and training, aircraft accident and incident investigation, air traffic management, civil aviation and environmental protection and sustainable development. PHOTOS.
Singapore signs civil aviation cooperation MOU with Brunei   The Straits Times
Singapore, Brunei sign civil aviation MOU   THE BUSINESS TIMES

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Voices   

Flying Robots Serving in Singapore by 2015   
Voices
This post is the latest in the Drones and Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Special Series, which profiles interesting information, thoughts and research into using drones, UAVs or remotely piloted vehicles for journalism and photography, that Kike learns about ...

2014-11-28 Singapore World

Indian Express   

North Korea's 'princess' moves closer to center of power   
Reuters
SEOUL (Reuters) - In her slim-fitting trouser suits and black-heeled shoes, Kim Yo Jong cuts a contrasting figure to her pudgy older brother, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. On Thursday, state media said the younger Kim, 27, had taken a senior position in ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Southeast Asia

  The Straits Times   

NATAS optimistic about a 'single fair' resolution  TTG Asia
THE disagreements that led to the exodus of 24 outbound agencies from the 2015 NATAS Travel Fair have been 80 per cent resolved, according to NATAS, which said it has no issues with members starting their own event. NATAS spoke to the media ...

2014-11-28 Singapore Singapore

The Straits Times   

NATAS optimistic about a 'single fair' resolution   
TTG Asia
THE disagreements that led to the exodus of 24 outbound agencies from the 2015 NATAS Travel Fair have been 80 per cent resolved, according to NATAS, which said it has no issues with members starting their own event. NATAS spoke to the media ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Health

Channel News Asia   

Singapore ranked world's No. 2 for health-care outcomes: EIU   
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Singapore has been ranked No. 2 in the world for health-care outcomes, according to a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The Republic followed closely after Japan. South Korea was placed third. The report "Health outcomes and ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Science

  Livemint   

6 Reasons to Feel Hopeful About Climate Change in Light of the Recent Election  Huffington Post
The earth we plan to leave our youth is looking grim. With the recent election, many may feel disillusioned and disheartened about our national government's capacity to facilitate progress on environmental issues including climate change. However, despite ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Entertainment

  TODAYonline   

Class 95FM comes out tops: Survey  TODAYonline
SINGAPORE — The latest Nielsen Radio Diary Survey has confirmed MediaCorp's Class 95FM is ranked as the No 1 English station in Singapore. The radio station led the survey with a listenership of 15.9 per cent, while Gold 90.5FM had 13.3 per cent and ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Sports

Goal.com   

Raddy: Myanmar need to believe in themselves   
Goal.com
Myanmar National Team head coach Raddy Avramovic urges his side to start having faith in themselves after their 4-2 defeat against Singapore on Wednesday evening. GOAL BY NIGEL CHIN Follow on Twitter. The result meant that Myanmar drops to the ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Technology

  TODAYonline   

ASUS Announces G751 Gaming Laptop  THISDAY Live
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the debut of its G751 series gaming laptop. The new G751 laptop features an Intel Core processor, up to enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M/980M graphics and exclusive ASUS TurboMaster ...

2014-11-27 Singapore Business

  TODAYonline   

Biomedical research sector gets boost with launch of new hub  TODAYonline
Mr Iswaran being briefed on the ONCO-MiR DX gastric test — a blood-based, non-invasive test to diagnose gastric cancer — during his tour of the Diagnostics Development (DxD) Hub. Photo: Ooi Boon Keong. mail · print. View all 0 comments ...

2014-11-27 Singapore World

  Firstpost   

Hong Kong riot police clear protest site, arrest pro-democracy student leaders  Firstpost
Hong Kong: Hong Kong police on Wednesday cleared one of the largest protest sites that have choked the city for months, arresting scores of pro-democracy activists in a blow to those hoping to wrest greater political freedom from authorities in Beijing.
Hong Kong police, 'volunteers' clear protest site   Stuff.co.nz
Hong Kong protest leader Joshua Wong to be charged   Channel News Asia
Hong Kong Protest Site in Mong Kok Cleared   Wall Street Journal (blog)
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The Globe and Mail   
DAWN.com   
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  Deutsche Welle   

Egypt jails dozens of teenage boys for pro-Morsi rallies  Deutsche Welle
An Egyptian court has jailed 78 teenage boys for between two and five years over protesting in support of ousted president Mohammed Morsi. It's the latest in a long crackdown on Morsi supporters. Flagge Ägypten. The accused boys were jailed by an ...