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Spate of knife attacks spurs calls for better security
The Straits Times

Spate of knife attacks spurs calls for better security

More security guards, public preparedness against violent incidents among suggestions

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February 25, 2024
Trump urges Alabama to protect IVF access after court ruling
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Trump urges Alabama to protect IVF access after court ruling

Recent decision threatens would-be parents’ ability to use fertility treatments, critics say

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February 25, 2024
India's Congress in survival fight ahead of polls amid BJP's dominance
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India's Congress in survival fight ahead of polls amid BJP's dominance

Electoral hopes hinge on opposition alliance, party scion’s cross-country walk for support

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February 25, 2024
European leaders in Kyiv pledge to back Ukraine on war anniversary
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European leaders in Kyiv pledge to back Ukraine on war anniversary

Zelensky delivers defiant speech as war continues unabated, with Russia hitting port

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February 25, 2024
Why music stars like Taylor Swift choose to come to Singapore
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Why music stars like Taylor Swift choose to come to Singapore

Geography, convenience and political stability among the factors

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February 25, 2024
Ambulances delayed due to crowded emergency departments
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Ambulances delayed due to crowded emergency departments

MOH says 40% of patients at hospital EDs do not require emergency care

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February 25, 2024
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MHA building operations centre to respond more quickly to incidents

Slated to be up by 2032, it will bring together officers from various law enforcement agencies

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February 25, 2024
More mother tongue language learning at two new pre-schools
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More mother tongue language learning at two new pre-schools

MOE to study impact of kids spending extra time on mother tongue language activities

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February 25, 2024
CITY, ARSENAL'S CHANCE TO CLOSE GAP ON POOL
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CITY, ARSENAL'S CHANCE TO CLOSE GAP ON POOL

Champions can bite at the Cherries; Gunners will aim to settle scores when Magpies visit

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February 24, 2024
I hope to keep momentum going after Riviera win
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I hope to keep momentum going after Riviera win

Winning The Genesis Invitational was one of my goals ever since I became a professional golfer.

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February 24, 2024
'BIG PLAYERS' DON'T WORRY TEEN MENSIK
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'BIG PLAYERS' DON'T WORRY TEEN MENSIK

Czech, 18, is the youngest player to beat a top-five opponent since Alcaraz in 2021

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February 24, 2024
RAISING THE BAR TOWARDS BIGGER PRIZE
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RAISING THE BAR TOWARDS BIGGER PRIZE

March 9 date is either Group 3 Committee’s Prize or Class 3 race for Raising Sixty-One

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February 24, 2024
Maybank eyes growth in Singapore and Indonesia
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Maybank eyes growth in Singapore and Indonesia

Move to set up a special zone offers a good opportunity, says lender’s Singapore CEO

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February 24, 2024
Singtel's Q3 earnings fall 13%, but underlying profit stable
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Singtel's Q3 earnings fall 13%, but underlying profit stable

Provisions made at key overseas units, currency weakness weigh on results

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February 24, 2024
Nvidia stock surge pushes CEO up billionaire ranking
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Nvidia stock surge pushes CEO up billionaire ranking

NEW YORK - Nvidia co-founder and chief executive officer Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence (AI) has hit a \"tipping point\", sending the stock to new dizzying heights.

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February 24, 2024
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US, China in talks to stave off wave of defaults by poor nations

Both countries discussing ideas to extend repayment times and increase financing

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February 24, 2024
She took on A levels while grieving over sister's death
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She took on A levels while grieving over sister's death

18-year-old among cohort of students who achieved the highest pass rate since 2006

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February 24, 2024
MOE responds to parents' criticisms on Israel-Hamas lessons
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MOE responds to parents' criticisms on Israel-Hamas lessons

Teachers don’t impose views; aim is to give students a safe space’ to grasp issue, it says

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February 24, 2024
Two influencers advised by authorities after Gaza posts
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Two influencers advised by authorities after Gaza posts

One posted about attending protest in Japan, and the other raised funds for aid

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February 24, 2024
The Straits Times

S'pore backs immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, hostage release

Singapore supports an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to facilitate the urgent delivery of aid to affected civilians and calls for the safe, immediate and unconditional release of all civilian hostages, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Maliki Osman.

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February 24, 2024
Netanyahu proposes post-war Gaza run by local officials
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Netanyahu proposes post-war Gaza run by local officials

They cannot have links to Hamas or its foreign backers; plan gives Israeli army free rein

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February 24, 2024
Western govts caught unprepared by lengthy war in Ukraine
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Western govts caught unprepared by lengthy war in Ukraine

International military backing, political admiration for resistance wearing thin

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February 24, 2024
About 60.9% of Indonesians in Singapore voted for Prabowo
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About 60.9% of Indonesians in Singapore voted for Prabowo

Their choice for new president is slightly higher than ongoing national counts

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February 24, 2024
S. Korean hospitals extend hours to tackle docs' protest
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S. Korean hospitals extend hours to tackle docs' protest

Use of telemedicine also widened in bid to ease growing strain on healthcare services

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February 24, 2024
War of words breaks out as HK prepares for its national security law
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War of words breaks out as HK prepares for its national security law

Proposed legislation has divided society and even the international community

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February 24, 2024
Air show draws record turnout of nearly 60,000 trade visitors
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Air show draws record turnout of nearly 60,000 trade visitors

China’s growing presence, sustainable fuel in the spotlight

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February 24, 2024
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Singapore's leaders congratulate Brunei on its 40th National Day

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Brunei's Sultan to congratulate the country on the occasion of its 40th National Day on Feb 23, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.

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February 24, 2024
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43-year-old inmate passes all his A-level subjects, eyes degree

Adam (not his real name) walked back to his seat to show his classmates his A-level result slip, his look of surprise giving way to a wide grin.

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February 24, 2024
Enforcement cameras vital in curbing speeding: Traffic Police
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Enforcement cameras vital in curbing speeding: Traffic Police

Violations at locations without cameras reflect worrying disregard for rules

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February 24, 2024
Taylor Swift wooed by S'pore before overseas dates were lined up
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Taylor Swift wooed by S'pore before overseas dates were lined up

Other agencies later roped in to have 'Team Singapore bring in Team Taylor'

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February 24, 2024