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3 WP leaders formed panel to throw Raeesah under the bus: Prosecution
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3 WP leaders formed panel to throw Raeesah under the bus: Prosecution

Same party leaders who learnt of ex-MP's lie eventually recommended her expulsion

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November 08, 2024
Key points on Day 12: Your evidence is incredible, prosecution tells Singh
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Key points on Day 12: Your evidence is incredible, prosecution tells Singh

Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock on Nov 7 sought to poke holes in the credibility and consistency of Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh's version of events, as the Leader of the Opposition took the stand for the third day in a trial over his alleged lies.

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November 08, 2024
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Resist or retreat? Democratic voters torn over whether to fight on

CALIFORNIA - Ms Cynthia Shaw worked at a polling place in the Detroit suburbs on election day and went to bed \"still hopeful\" that Vice-President Kamala Harris could win, she said. By the morning of Nov 6, she was bereft, her head pounding.

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November 08, 2024
Harris concedes election but vows to keep fighting for ideals
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Harris concedes election but vows to keep fighting for ideals

She will keep pushing for women's rights, people's dignity and against gun violence

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November 08, 2024
On South-east Asia Region may have to contend with flood of cheap China goods
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On South-east Asia Region may have to contend with flood of cheap China goods

While United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose blanket tariffs on imports, the greater danger for South-east Asian countries is the risk of being flooded by cheap Chinese goods which have been shut out of the American market, say analysts.

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November 08, 2024
On East Asia allies Japan, S. Korea aim to build rapport with Trump amid security concerns
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On East Asia allies Japan, S. Korea aim to build rapport with Trump amid security concerns

TOKYO/SEOUL - Japan's and South Korea's then leaders cemented a friendship with Donald Trump during his first presidency that led to breakthroughs in the three countries' Indo-Pacific and North Korea policies.

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November 08, 2024
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Growing fears that US inflation will resume upward trend

Expect interest rates to remain high and the Singapore dollar and other Asian currencies to ease as US President-elect Donald Trump starts to bring his inflationary economic agenda into reality.

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November 08, 2024
Security jitters as cloud hangs over US support for Ukraine, Nato
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Security jitters as cloud hangs over US support for Ukraine, Nato

BRUSSELS - European heads of state and government were set to gather on Nov 7 in the Hungarian capital of Budapest to discuss their continent's security challenges.

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November 08, 2024
Long queues as Max Maeder serves fans curry puffs
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Long queues as Max Maeder serves fans curry puffs

Olympic kitefoiler helps out at Katong stall to keep pledge after winning Young World Sailor of the Year

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November 08, 2024
New S'pore wildlife park to feature one of world's rarest monkeys
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New S'pore wildlife park to feature one of world's rarest monkeys

Wildlife lovers can soon see one of the world's rarest monkeys, the Francois' langur, for the first time in Singapore at Rainforest Wild Asia, which opens in March 2025.

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November 08, 2024
Construction firms urged to take safety timeout of 2 weeks
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Construction firms urged to take safety timeout of 2 weeks

Concerns rise as the 10 deaths between July and October is double from first 6 months

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November 08, 2024
$3b upgrade: How Changi Airport plans to stay ahead of the game
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$3b upgrade: How Changi Airport plans to stay ahead of the game

The passenger experience at Changi Airport is set for a major upgrade, with $3 billion earmarked for improvements to its existing infrastructure over the next six years.

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November 08, 2024
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Call for safety timeout from Nov 8-22

The authorities are urging construction firms to impose a safety timeout from Nov 8 to 22.

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November 08, 2024
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Changi Airport to raise passenger, airline fees to fund improvement plans

Increase to kick in from April 2025; money to be used to upgrade services, infrastructure

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November 08, 2024
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Record $6.775b HDB deficit amid BTO ramp-up, high costs

High construction costs and a continued ramp-up in the supply of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats led the Housing Board to report a record housing deficit of $6.775 billion for the 2023 financial year (FY) from April 2023 to March 2024.

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November 08, 2024
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Touring exhibition of graffiti artist Banksy to open in Singapore in December

The guerilla-style political art of anonymous graffiti artist Banksy, which has popped up on streets in cities worldwide, will finally grace vandalism-tough Singapore this December—albeit indoors.

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November 07, 2024
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Bag brand Aupen's founder is former national swimmer Nicholas Tan

The Singapore-founded bag brand Aupen has been seen on the arms of pop superstars Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce, but the team behind the trendy label has largely kept a low profile—until now.

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November 07, 2024
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Music from Bridgerton in upcoming concert

Fans of the Netflix historical romance series Bridgerton (2020 to present) are in for a treat as songs from the hit show will be performed in Singapore.

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November 07, 2024
Travel news Travel discounts at Trafalgar Tours' showcase
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Travel news Travel discounts at Trafalgar Tours' showcase

From Nov 6 to 10, Trafalgar Tours, a brand under travel company The Travel Corporation (TTC), is holding its first travel fair at the level one atrium of shopping centre Plaza Singapura.

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November 07, 2024
Musical Six retells stories of Henry VIII's wives in pop-concert style
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Musical Six retells stories of Henry VIII's wives in pop-concert style

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - this is how most people remember the six wives of 16th-century King of England Henry VIII.

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November 07, 2024
Nafa's hopes of building a print archive
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Nafa's hopes of building a print archive

The acquisition of a collection from Typesettingsg, Singapore's only letterpress heritage studio, has increased its holdings by about 10 times

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November 07, 2024
Brotherly bonds cut deeper than blades
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Brotherly bonds cut deeper than blades

Psychological thriller Pierce offers a bracing portrait of how young men seek out and cling to male role models

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November 07, 2024
Thousands of girls sold and forced into sex trade in India
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Thousands of girls sold and forced into sex trade in India

West Bengal a key trafficking hub, with more than 50,000 girls missing

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November 07, 2024
Dua Lipa gets Singapore crowd 'levitating'
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Dua Lipa gets Singapore crowd 'levitating'

The words \"training season's over\" flashed on the screen as British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa took the Singapore Indoor Stadium stage on Nov 5 to kick off her Radical Optimism Tour.

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November 07, 2024
4 movies, 2 islands
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4 movies, 2 islands

Singapore film-makers look to Taiwan for funding, hands-on support, cultural kinship

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November 07, 2024
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Alonso hails 'complete' Reds in 4-0 drubbing

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hailed Liverpool's quality, after the German champions were blown away in the second half of a 4-0 loss at Anfield in the Champions League on Nov 5.

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November 07, 2024
Shawal shines amid Sailors' many foreign stars
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Shawal shines amid Sailors' many foreign stars

The Lion City Sailors are stacked with seasoned players boasting international and European experience who cost millions in transfer fees and wages. Yet, it is Shawal Anuar who stands out.

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November 07, 2024
NAKAMURA IN, FANDIS OUT
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NAKAMURA IN, FANDIS OUT

Ikhsan, Ilhan and Irfan miss out on Lions friendlies, are Asean c'ship doubts

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November 07, 2024
CITY ROUT NOT AN INDICATOR: AMORIM
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CITY ROUT NOT AN INDICATOR: AMORIM

Sporting coach credits luck for outwitting Guardiola, but is ready to have fun at United

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November 07, 2024
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Real must fix leaky defence after another loss

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was worried about his team's performance in a 3-1 Champions League home loss to AC Milan on Nov 5, as they suffered back-to-back defeats at the Bernabeu in all competitions for the first time since 2020.

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November 07, 2024