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Prosecutors in death penalty cases get help on mental health
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Prosecutors in death penalty cases get help on mental health

A-G highlights need to help them deal with victims’ trauma, issues faced by accused

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January 09, 2024
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HDB resale prices up 0.6% in Dec with fewer units sold

Analysts say slower rate of price growth in 2023 an indication of stabilising prices

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January 09, 2024
Selection criteria for senior counsel refined; no appointments for 2024: Chief Justice
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Selection criteria for senior counsel refined; no appointments for 2024: Chief Justice

The selection criteria for the appointment of senior counsel – an elite group of lawyers recognised for their advocacy skills, knowledge of the law, and professional standing – have been refined.

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January 09, 2024
MICRO TEAR BUT NO TEARS
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MICRO TEAR BUT NO TEARS

Nadal stays positive despite withdrawing from Australian Open with muscle problem

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January 08, 2024
FODEN DELIGHTED AS CITY RUN RIOT
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FODEN DELIGHTED AS CITY RUN RIOT

Midfielder makes history by scoring for 6th season, more cheer with de Bruyne return

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January 08, 2024
Captain blow to Australia's Asian Cup campaign
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Captain blow to Australia's Asian Cup campaign

Australia's national football team captain and first-choice goalkeeper Mathew Ryan is a doubt for the early stages of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

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January 08, 2024
RYBAKINA UPBEAT, DIMITROV EMOTIONAL
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RYBAKINA UPBEAT, DIMITROV EMOTIONAL

While Kazakh moves to world No. 3, Bulgarian’s Brisbane title is first since 2017

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January 08, 2024
MILWAUKEE NEED TO BUCK UP AFTER LOSS
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MILWAUKEE NEED TO BUCK UP AFTER LOSS

Antetokounmpo’s 48 pts not enough to save Bucks as Greek star calls for improvement

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January 08, 2024
FAST LERNER OFF TO A 2024 FLIER
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FAST LERNER OFF TO A 2024 FLIER

Stage is set for thriller as 2023 runner-up matches champ Nunes’ four-timer on Day

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January 08, 2024
Logistics firms creating better jobs to draw talent
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Logistics firms creating better jobs to draw talent

Work conditions also improving as companies shift to higher-value services

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January 08, 2024
Markets hit turbulence amid rate-cut doubts
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Markets hit turbulence amid rate-cut doubts

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes all tumble, dragging down those in Asia

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January 08, 2024
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Union in talks with Lazada to get staff better benefits laid-off

MOM facilitates talks after NTUC affiliate finds company’s offer unsatisfactory

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January 08, 2024
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Wilson tennis racket maker Amer Sports files for US IPO

Other high-profile firms also looking to go public as fears of economic downturn wane

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January 08, 2024
Residents' groups evolve to widen outreach
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Residents' groups evolve to widen outreach

Rebranding to encourage mixing of public and private estate residents bears fruit

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January 08, 2024
US defence chief criticised over delay in disclosing his hospitalisation
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US defence chief criticised over delay in disclosing his hospitalisation

Austin takes full responsibility’ after White House kept in the dark for 32 days

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January 08, 2024
Wives of mobilised Russians protest within earshot of Kremlin
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Wives of mobilised Russians protest within earshot of Kremlin

Wives of Russians mobilised to fight in Ukraine symbolically laid flowers on Jan 6 at the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier right beneath the walls of the Kremlin and demanded the return of their husbands from the front.

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January 08, 2024
Winter storm arrives in New York City, bringing snow, rain
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Winter storm arrives in New York City, bringing snow, rain

Light snow fell in New York City on Jan 6 as the first potent winter storm in more than a year moved up the United States' East Coast, causing hundreds of weekend flights to be cancelled, and some trains to be halted.

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January 08, 2024
Jokowi locks horns with his party in battleground Solo
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Jokowi locks horns with his party in battleground Solo

Residents of city in PDI-P's stronghold of Central Java believe he backs rival candidate

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January 08, 2024
Penang residents gear up for four-day cut in water supply
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Penang residents gear up for four-day cut in water supply

Eateries store water ahead of valve replacement works at treatment plant

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January 08, 2024
'Land battles' hot up in last weekend before Taiwan polls
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'Land battles' hot up in last weekend before Taiwan polls

In-person campaigning takes centre stage after online air battles’

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January 08, 2024
Japan's quake response teams battle against time, terrain and weather
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Japan's quake response teams battle against time, terrain and weather

Buckled roads, icy conditions complicate efforts to find survivors and reach evacuees

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January 08, 2024
Probe into Iswaran has had 'big impact' on West Coast GRC: Desmond Lee
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Probe into Iswaran has had 'big impact' on West Coast GRC: Desmond Lee

The corruption probe into Transport Minister S. Iswaran is a \"very worrying development\" and has had a big impact on West Coast GRC, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee.

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January 08, 2024
Western diplomats seeking to prevent spillover from Gaza war
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Western diplomats seeking to prevent spillover from Gaza war

Blinken and EU’s Borrell visit region even as Israel vows to continue campaign

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January 08, 2024
Housing prices not expected to rise indefinitely: Minister
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Housing prices not expected to rise indefinitely: Minister

Both public and private housing markets show signs of easing, says Desmond Lee

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January 08, 2024
Busy showroom traffic as car COE prices tumble
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Busy showroom traffic as car COE prices tumble

Dealers cheer boost in interest and compete for customers with various promotions

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January 08, 2024
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Blowout on Alaska Airlines flight could have been tragic: US safety chief

The chairman of the United States’ National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it was “very, very fortunate” that a tragedy did not materialise after a cabin panel blew out on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 on Jan 5, which forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing.

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January 08, 2024
19,600 BTO flats to go on sale in 2024 across three exercises
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19,600 BTO flats to go on sale in 2024 across three exercises

Launches down from 4 a year; 2,800 of the flats will have shorter waits of under 3 years

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January 08, 2024
RYBAKINA'S CHANCE TO GET REVENGE
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RYBAKINA'S CHANCE TO GET REVENGE

Kazakh expects great battle with Sabalenka, who beat her in 2023 Australian Open final

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January 07, 2024
NO ORDER TOO TALL FOR AXELSEN
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NO ORDER TOO TALL FOR AXELSEN

Once bothered by his height, world No. Dane is undisputed giant in his sport

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January 07, 2024
SUPER SALUTE GIVES LIM FIRST GROUP TRIUMPH
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SUPER SALUTE GIVES LIM FIRST GROUP TRIUMPH

Stable star hands jockey-turned-trainer feature breakthrough in G3 New Year Cup

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January 07, 2024