2015-11-01 Singapore Health

The Straits Times   

Gan: Wait for hep C panel findings to determine next step   
The Straits Times
To date, 25 patients warded at SGH between April and June have been diagnosed with the same family of hepatitis C virus. Eight patients have died, with five deaths possibly linked to the virus.ST PHOTO: ALICIA CHAN. Published. 6 hours ago. More.
SGH Hep C cluster: WP reiterates call for COI to be formed   Channel News Asia

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AsiaOne   

More babies born in first 9 months of 2015   
AsiaOne
In the first nine months of this year, 418 more Singaporean babies were born compared with the same period last year, pointing to an SG50 fillip in births. But experts also attributed the uptick to the continued impact of the parental perks announced ...

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Simple ways to get smarter   
Inquirer.net
Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman, has been quoted to the effect that intelligence and creativity are mostly innate and cannot be taught. Microsoft believes that their people's brains are its competitive advantage. So, Gates looks for the “brightest and ...
Can we become smarter?   The Straits Times

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AsiaOne   

E-cigarette blows up his face   
AsiaOne
She was lying in bed with her two-year-old child in their Florida home, when she heard a blast. Ms Ema Richardson also smelt smoke. She left the room to find the source of the smoke, and was horrified by what she saw. Her brother, Evan Spahlinger, was ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Science

The Straits Times   

New Nasa data shows Brazil's drought deeper than thought   
The Straits Times
A boat lies on the bottom of Amazonas river, in the city of Manaus, Brazil, on Oct 26, 2015. A severe drought has pushed river levels in Brazil's Amazon region to lows, leaving isolated communities dependent on emergency aid and thousands of boats ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Entertainment

AsiaOne   

HK star Aaron Kwok ate spicy hotpot 3 days in a row at MBS   
AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - What did forever young Hong Kong pop star Aaron Kwok eat the past few days to stay trim and fired-up for his Singapore performances? Spicy Sichuan hotpot - at least three nights in a row at Hotpot Kingdom in Marina Bay Sands, where he ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Sports

AsiaOne   

Injury-hit season not total loss: Wozniacki   
AsiaOne
Caroline Wozniacki and Mundipharma's Raman Singh, who is holding a Guinness World Records certificate after its mosaic of 16,000 tennis balls beat the previous record of 10,080. Photo: The New Paper ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Technology

The Straits Times   

Hard to give up ride despite pricey COE   
The Straits Times
Soon I shall have to make a decision reluctantly on whether to keep or part with it. As of today, my Honda Civic is exactly nine years and five months old. I have become one of the thousands of owners - whom my motoring colleague Chris Tan has written ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Business

AsiaOne   

UOB to hand out 20-cent special dividend   
AsiaOne
United Overseas Bank (UOB) will reward shareholders with a bumper special dividend to commemorate the bank's 80th anniversary, it announced yesterday. The 20-cent-per-share payout, which will cost the bank around $322 million, can be taken in cash or ...

2015-11-01 Singapore World

IBNLive   

Investigators begin probe of deadly Russian jet crash in Egypt   
The Straits Times
CAIRO (AFP) - International investigators have begun probing why a Russian airliner carrying 224 people crashed in a mountainous area of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, killing everyone on board in one of the deadliest Airbus incidents of the past decade.
Cause of Russian plane crash over Egypt's Sinai not known yet   TODAYonline
Russian jet crash in Egypt leaves 224 dead; Islamic State terror claim disputed   Chicago Tribune
Sinai plane crash: Egypt dismisses IS claim   BBC News
Jakarta Post   
Telegraph.co.uk   
Firstpost   
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TODAYonline   

In Romania, fire in club described as worst bloodshed since 1989   
TODAYonline
BUCHAREST (Romania) — When the first sparks flew, the lead singer of Goodbye to Gravity joked that they weren't part of the heavy metal band's performance. Moments later, flames spread quickly through the crowded basement club in downtown Bucharest ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Southeast Asia

Free Malaysia Today   

So the Arul-Pua fight is on, let there be no U-turn   
Malaysiakini (subscription)
YOURSAY | 'I hope Salleh Said Keruak will keep his word for RTM to broadcast it live.' Pua: I'll grill Arul on questions M'sians have been dying to ask. Anonymous #21828131: Now that 1MDB boss Arul Kanda has finally agreed, his boss must be wondering ...

2015-11-01 Singapore Singapore

AsiaOne   

3000 don purple spectacles for a cause in Singapore   
AsiaOne
Donning purple spectacles, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong takes a selfie with his wife Ho Ching as they join participants at The Purple Parade held in Hong Lim Park. More than 7,000 people attended the event yesterday. Photo: The Straits Times ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Health

Channel News Asia   

Many elderly Germans want to work till they die   
Channel News Asia
Singapore is not the only country in the world that has to embrace an ageing workforce. Channel NewsAsia's It Figures finds out how Germany, the country with the oldest population in the world, has been keeping their veterans gainfully employed. By ...

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AsiaOne   

Malaysian govt won't ban growing trend but health authorities concerned   
AsiaOne
PUTRAJAYA - Vapers can breathe a sigh of relief. The Government has no plans to ban vaping for now. The Cabinet made the decision after a lengthy discussion on the matter during its weekly meeting yesterday. However, health authorities intend to ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Science

Channel News Asia   

Building a better chip: Out of NUS, a material that outperforms silicon   
Channel News Asia
TODAY reports: The graphene-based sensor chip is 200 times more sensitive than silicon and less heat-affected, according to the researchers. By Wong Pei Ting, TODAY; POSTED: 30 Oct 2015 13:27; UPDATED: 30 Oct 2015 16:23. PHOTOS. Prof Yang ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Entertainment

AsiaOne   

The Future Of Us exhibition to open on Dec 1 at Gardens by the Bay   
AsiaOne
Artist's impression of 'The Future of Us' exhibition is an immersive and multi-sensory experience that offers a glimpse into the possibilities of how Singaporeans can live, work, learn and care in the future. Photo: MCI ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Sports

Channel News Asia   

WTA CEO confident of WTA Finals' continued growth in Singapore   
Channel News Asia
TODAY reports: "I think we're going to see sold-out crowds here over the years to come,” says WTA CEO Steve Simon. By Low Lin Fhoong, TODAY; POSTED: 29 Oct 2015 10:30. PHOTOS. Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska hits a return against Italy's Flavia ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Technology

The Establishment Post   

IDA Hive Buzzes At Sandcrawler in Singapore   
The Establishment Post
Your ears prick up at the name. And when you learn that the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has launched the Hive at Lucasfilm's Sandcrawler building in Singapore, you see the movie and gaming buffs hurriedly making a beeline for the exit, ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Business

The Straits Times   

20% of resale flat buyers seek proximity grant   
The Straits Times
More than one in five Housing Board resale flat buyers have applied for the Proximity Housing Grant since it was introduced in August, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said in a blog post yesterday. The grant was one of several housing ...

2015-10-31 Singapore World

CNN   

South China Sea ruling in Hague could be mid-2016: Philippines lawyer   
TODAYonline
WASHINGTON - The chief counsel for the Philippines in its Hague tribunal case against China over competing claims in the South China Sea said on Friday a final ruling could come as early as June next year. Paul Reichler said he also believed that in ...
War unlikely even as US, China test waters in contested seas   The Straits Times
Calmness and patience are needed between China, US in South China Sea   CNN
Philippines vs. China: International Law or Rule of the Jungle?   Huffington Post
The Star Online   
Daily Times   
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TODAYonline   

In policy shift, Obama to send U.S. special forces to Syria   
TODAYonline
White House spokesman Earnest aarrives at media briefing at White House briefing in Washington. Photo: Reuters. mail · print. View all 0 comments. Published: 10:44 PM, October 30, 2015. Updated: 7:16 AM, October 31, 2015. (Page 1 of 3) - NEXT PAGE ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Southeast Asia

The Malaysian Insider   

If Nothing2Hide, let's hear from Arul and Pua   
Malaysiakini (subscription)
YOURSAY | If Arul goes head to head with Pua, the DAP leader will crucify him.' Tony Pua offers to host live talk show for 1MDB chief. Anonymous_1421806811: If 1MDB boss Arul Kanda is thoroughly sincere to prove to the world that the sovereign fund has ...

2015-10-31 Singapore Singapore

The Straits Times   

Plan was to steal, not kill, says Kovan double-murder suspect   
The Straits Times
Instead, the plan was just to take the money and run. But it all went horribly wrong when his 67-year-old victim attacked him with a knife, insisted Iskandar Rahmat, the Kovan double-murder suspect fighting for his life in court. Yesterday, in front of ...
'I was fearing for my life': Kovan double murders accused claims self-defence   Channel News Asia
Victim tried to attack me with knife, says Kovan murder accused   The New Paper
Kovan murder trial: Accused reveals in court how he plotted to rob victim   AsiaOne
TODAYonline   
Yahoo Singapore News   
The Middle Ground   
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The Straits Times   

'Drug store' apartment in posh District 10 raided by CNB   
The Straits Times
A private apartment in the heart of Singapore's posh District 10 has been raided on suspicions it served as a store for illegal narcotics. Officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) found drugs, including more than 700g of heroin, in the Orange ...
Orange Grove private apartment turned into "drug store"   The New Paper
Four arrested, drugs worth over S$118000 found in raids   TODAYonline
Drugs worth over $118000 seized in 2 CNB operations, 4 arrested   AsiaOne
Channel News Asia   
Malay Mail Online   
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The Straits Times   

Vivian reaffirms ties in meeting with Malaysia DPM   
The Straits Times
Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan yesterday called on Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in Kuala Lumpur during a two-day introductory visit to Malaysia, and reaffirmed the excellent ties between the two ...
Singapore, Malaysia ministers discuss common security challenges   Channel News Asia
S'pore, Malaysia reaffirm 'excellent relations'   TODAYonline
Malaysia-Singapore committed to work together to combat cross-border crimes   The Sun Daily
Free Malaysia Today   
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The Straits Times   

Singapore, NZ can work together to make an impact: President Tan   
The Straits Times
President Tony Tan Keng Yam, during an interview with Singapore journalists yesterday. With him is Singapore's High Commissioner to New Zealand Bernard Baker.PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION. Published. 6 hours ago.
S'poreans in NZ urged to retain ties to home   AsiaOne
Singapore, New Zealand are 'steadfast partners': President Tony Tan   Channel News Asia

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Channel News Asia   

Airlines allowed to recover costs from foreigners denied entry: ICA   
Channel News Asia
TODAY reports: Under the recommendations made by the International Civil Aviation Organization, airlines are permitted to recover transportation and accommodation costs incurred from passengers denied entry into a country, the ICA said in a statement ...
Airlines can recover costs from foreigners denied entry, says Singapore ...   The Malaysian Insider

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The New Paper   

Woman jailed 10 months for dumping body, theft   
The Straits Times
A former drug abuser who helped a friend to dump a dead man and then pocketed his belongings was jailed for 10 months yesterday. Juwita Mohd Yusof, 36, was convicted last Monday after pleading guilty to the two charges. She also admitted to another two ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Health

NDTV   

Germany's Answer to WHO Study: Don't Be Scared of Sausages   
NDTV
Germany's Answer to WHO Study: Don't Be Scared of Sausages Sausages, like sunshine, are beneficial in moderation, Germany's agriculture minister said on Tuesday, after a World Health Organization (WHO) report warned that eating processed meats can ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Science

Channel News Asia   

Fight haze at ASEAN, bilateral and consumer levels: Masagos   
Channel News Asia
Environment Minister Masagos Zulkifli gave updates after attending a meeting on Transboundary Haze Pollution, citing a need to activate regional assets and for Singapore to engage better with Indonesia. By Liyana Othman; POSTED: 30 Oct 2015 10:52 ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Entertainment

The Straits Times   

The Sam Willows releases debut album   
The Straits Times
Benjamin Kheng of pop-folk act The Sam Willows may dabble in acting, his bandmate Sandra Riley Tang runs a yoga business, but the quartet of singer-musicians - including Jonathan Chua and Kheng's younger sister, Narelle - say the band will always ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Sports

The Straits Times   

A date with Venus Williams for SportCares beneficiaries   
The Straits Times
She has yet to be seen on court, but 25 beneficiaries of SportCares were able to spend about 20 minutes with seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams yesterday, asking her questions ranging from her choice of music to her secret indulgences when ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Technology

Channel News Asia   

Uber rolls out service for people with disabilities in Singapore   
Channel News Asia
The private car booking service has launched UberASSIST in Singapore, which caters to disabled riders and the elderly through the use of trained drivers. By Sherlyn Goh; POSTED: 30 Oct 2015 02:30; UPDATED: 30 Oct 2015 06:57. PHOTOS. Paralympic ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Business

TODAYonline   

New five-year plan to reduce food services sector's reliance on manpower   
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Consumers can expect more vending machines dispensing hot hawker food and kiosks offering takeaway ready-to-eat meals here, if a government plan to reduce the food services sector's reliance on manpower takes off. Enterprise ...

2015-10-30 Singapore World

The Hindu   

China frees 100 million families to have second child: China Daily   
TODAYonline
A combination of pictures show a person born in each year of China's one child policy. Pictures taken from July 23 to September 20, 2014. Photo: Reuters. mail · print. View all 0 comments. Published: 9:21 AM, October 30, 2015. Updated: 10:45 AM ...
China aims to maintain strong growth rates in the next 5 years   AsiaOne
China's one-child policy collapses under economic, social pressures   The Globe and Mail
China Ends One-Child Policy, Allowing Families Two Children   New York Times
Brisbane Times   
ABC News   
Bloomberg   
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Channel News Asia   

Myanmar's upcoming elections mark return for opposition NLD party   
Channel News Asia
The National League for Democracy (NLD) party, led by Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, is running in a general election for the first time since 1990, when its landslide victory was denied by the military junta. By Pichayada Promchertchoo ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Southeast Asia

AsiaOne   

Umno division chiefs want action against errant leaders   
AsiaOne
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad may find himself out of Umno for the third time if the proposal is taken up by the supreme council. Photo: Reuters. Umno division chiefs want action against errant leaders. The Star/ANN | Joceline Tan ...

2015-10-30 Singapore Singapore

Channel News Asia   

Scheduling of tests for new trains to be fine-tuned: Khaw   
Channel News Asia
“We must be prepared for Murphy's Law and expect the worst … so we do not let the stress of something unplanned happen during stressful events, like our children's national examination,” says Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in the wake of a two-hour ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Health

AsiaOne   

SGH to screen 350 more patients for hepatitis C   
The Straits Times
An independent committee looking into a hepatitis C outbreak at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has recommended that more people be screened for the virus. This is to verify that the precautionary measures put in place by the hospital have been ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Science

Irish Examiner   

World leaders to attend Paris climate deal talks   
The Straits Times
PARIS • At least 80 world leaders, including Mr Barack Obama, Mr Xi Jinping and Mr Narendra Modi, will attend a summit tasked with inking a global climate pact in Paris in December, France has announced. Diplomats endorsed a 55-page draft of the ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Entertainment

Financial Post   

Chirpy music video in English extols China's soon-to-be-unveiled 13th five ...   
The Straits Times
A chirpy, colourful animated music video was released across China's official media on Tuesday, extolling an unlikely topic: China's 13th five-year plan on the country's economic strategy, to be unveiled after the Communist Party's 5th plenum ends on ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Sports

Irish Independent   

Rooney one of three Red Devils to fluff lines in shoot-out   
Irish Independent
Middlesbrough win 3-1 on pens. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. In front of their 10,000 passionate, committed, relentless away supporters Middlesbrough earned a remarkable and courageous League Cup victory at Manchester ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Technology

AsiaOne   

Safe Driving Course to be introduced from Nov 1   
AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Traffic Police will be introducing the Safe Driving Course (SDC) from Nov 1 onwards as an enhancement to its Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS). According to a statement by the police, the SDC is designed to educate ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Business

The Straits Times   

Resident, citizen unemployment edges up in third quarter   
Channel News Asia
Overall seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the quarter at 2.0 per cent. Overall employment grew by 16,400, while layoffs fell for the third consecutive quarter. POSTED: 29 Oct 2015 11:01. PHOTOS. Office workers at Raffles ...

2015-10-29 Singapore World

AsiaOne   

Pentagon wanted navy patrol to counter China much earlier   
AsiaOne
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen sails in the Pacific Ocean in this November 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Navy. Photo: Reuters. Pentagon wanted navy patrol to counter China much earlier. Reuters | Thursday, Oct 29, 2015. Reuters
Australia to join Chinese navy exercises in South China Sea   TODAYonline
US, Chinese navy chiefs to discuss South China Sea - US official   Channel News Asia
South China Sea dispute: As Obama weighed patrol to counter China, Pentagon ...   The Indian Express
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Tehran Times   

Iran to join Syria talks as diplomatic push gains pace   
AsiaOne
MOSCOW - Iran said Wednesday it will take part for the first time in international talks aimed at resolving the brutal war in Syria, as a diplomatic push to end the conflict gained momentum. Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will join key players in ...
US steps up diplomacy, rebel support to end Syrian 'hell' - Kerry   Channel News Asia
Iran to Join Syria Talks as Diplomatic Push Gains Peace   NDTV
Diplomatic victory as Iran to join summit on Syria in Vienna   Irish Times
The Globe and Mail   
Xinhua   
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The Star Online   

Internet freedom falls for fifth year in row: survey   
The Star Online
Two steps backwards: Iranians surfing the Web at an Internet cafe. Freedom House said the setbacks were especially noticeable in the Middle East, reversing gains seen in the Arab Spring. — Reuters. WASHINGTON: Global online freedom declined for a ...
Freedom House: World Internet Freedom Keeps Eroding   Voice of America
Global Internet surveillance, censorship on rise - report   Channel News Asia
Report: Global internet surveillance, censorship on rise   Eyewitness News
Freedom House   
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AsiaOne   

Nepal's parliament elects first female president   
AsiaOne
KATHMANDU - Nepal's parliament elected lawmaker Bidhya Bhandari as the country's first female president Wednesday (Oct 28) after the adoption of a landmark constitution last month. The former defence minister defeated her opponent Kul Bahadur ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Southeast Asia

TODAYonline   

No demos to oust M'sia PMs since 1998, says country's home minister   
TODAYonline
KUALA LUMPUR — There have been no demonstrations in the country in almost 20 years aimed at removing a sitting prime minister, said Home minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. This was despite the recent #TangkapNajib and Bersih 4 rallies to pressure Prime ...

2015-10-29 Singapore Singapore

AsiaOne   

GE spending: PAP candidates spent $5.3m while 8 opposition parties' expenses ...   
AsiaOne
The expense records for the 2015 General Election candidates are available for inspection for six months at the Elections Department (ELD) from Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015. Photo: The Straits Times ...