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Surviving winter in a decimated Ukrainian village
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Surviving winter in a decimated Ukrainian village

Winter in Ukraine’s eastern steppe brings an inescapable cold. The wind blowing through damaged homes, the shattered windows, the chill in your bones – it feels as if it will be permanent.

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November 27, 2023
Bid to free 41 trapped workers in India enters third week
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Bid to free 41 trapped workers in India enters third week

India’s military brought in specialised equipment on Nov 26 as efforts to free 41 trapped workers entered a third week, with digging ongoing in three directions after repeated setbacks to the operation.

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November 27, 2023
Unvaccinated and vulnerable: Kids drive surge in deadly outbreaks
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Unvaccinated and vulnerable: Kids drive surge in deadly outbreaks

Diseases such as polio, measles spreading after pandemic disrupted health systems

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November 27, 2023
Many in Taiwan's Kinmen keen on warmer ties with mainland
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Many in Taiwan's Kinmen keen on warmer ties with mainland

Despite living under constant threat, many welcome economic benefits of closer links

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November 27, 2023
Malaysia to allow visa-free entry for China, India citizens from Dec
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Malaysia to allow visa-free entry for China, India citizens from Dec

Announcement by PM Anwar part of moves to boost tourism, economy

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November 27, 2023
China, Japan, South Korea agree to boost trilateral ties
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China, Japan, South Korea agree to boost trilateral ties

Top diplomats revive cooperation, pave way for leaders’ summit over talks

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November 27, 2023
Hot water, insecticide, glue traps among weapons of snake abuse: Acres
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Hot water, insecticide, glue traps among weapons of snake abuse: Acres

Calls for more education to combat fear about encountering dangerous’ wildlife

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November 27, 2023
Israeli forces kill seven during raid in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
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Israeli forces kill seven during raid in West Bank, Palestinian officials say

Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians, including two minors and at least one gunman, in the occupied West Bank late on Nov 25 and early on Nov 26, medics and local sources said.

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November 27, 2023
Amid hostage releases, Israel faces dilemma over resuming the war
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Amid hostage releases, Israel faces dilemma over resuming the war

As Israel and Hamas completed the second exchange of hostages and prisoners on the evening of Nov 25, Israeli leaders faced a dilemma over whether to restart their military campaign in the Gaza Strip once the four-day truce ends on the morning of Nov 28.

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November 27, 2023
Updated LTA app makes it easier to plan bus, MRT journeys
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Updated LTA app makes it easier to plan bus, MRT journeys

The MyTransport.SG mobile app has been updated to make it easier for passengers taking the bus and MRT to plan their journeys

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November 27, 2023
Just one week on low-salt diet can reduce blood pressure: US study
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Just one week on low-salt diet can reduce blood pressure: US study

Experts say this would significantly lower risk of stroke, heart attack or kidney failure

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November 27, 2023
Changi Airport trialling Al for security screening of cabin bags
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Changi Airport trialling Al for security screening of cabin bags

Security checks for passengers flying out of Changi Airport could be up to 50 per cent quicker, if a trial to automatically detect prohibited items in carry-on luggage takes off.

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November 27, 2023
Reported killing casts shadow on third day of Israel-Hamas truce
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Reported killing casts shadow on third day of Israel-Hamas truce

Palestinian Red Crescent says farmer was targeted and killed in Gaza refugee camp

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November 27, 2023
SEW RELAXING
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SEW RELAXING

Singapore hobbyists find making their own clothes a form of therapy

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November 26, 2023
PEP HAPPY WITH A POINT
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PEP HAPPY WITH A POINT

City boss proud of excellent’ display against incredible’ opponents Liverpool

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November 26, 2023
Silat CEO arrested for suspected criminal breach of trust
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Silat CEO arrested for suspected criminal breach of trust

Singapore Silat Federation's (SSF) chief executive Sheik Alau'ddin, a two-time world champion and four-time Coach of the Year, is assisting the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) with investigations into \"financial irregularities in the organisation\".

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November 26, 2023
RED DEVILS READY TO MATCH 'MAD' TOFFEES
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RED DEVILS READY TO MATCH 'MAD' TOFFEES

Boss ten Hag wary of Everton channelling anger at unjust’ 10-point deduction into fuel

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November 26, 2023
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Fifa probing crowd disturbance at Maracana

Fifa has started disciplinary proceedings over the crowd disturbances that caused a delay in the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium, football's world governing body said on Nov 24.

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November 26, 2023
NBA'S BIG TWO NEED TO SHAKE THE FUNK
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NBA'S BIG TWO NEED TO SHAKE THE FUNK

Nuggets out of in-season event after Rockets defeat, Celtics’ hopes dim with Magic loss

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November 26, 2023
Finance exec can retire now but 'lucky to be working by choice'
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Finance exec can retire now but 'lucky to be working by choice'

She started trading while still at school, and learning about investing was an eye-opener

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November 26, 2023
Siblings fought three times in court over their mother's assets
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Siblings fought three times in court over their mother's assets

Disputes over issues including transfer of property and share of money in joint bank account

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November 26, 2023
Choosing a pre-school shouldn't be this difficult
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Choosing a pre-school shouldn't be this difficult

The early childhood sector is a maze. Selecting a place for your kids requires study, knowing the child, and a bit of luck.

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November 26, 2023
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Blow for far-right leader as Dutch ruling party snubs Cabinet role

Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders' already difficult task of forming a government became even harder on Nov 24, when the head of the ruling party snubbed a role in his Cabinet.

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November 26, 2023
Five wounded in Kyiv as Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine
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Five wounded in Kyiv as Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's capital suffered what officials said was Russia's largest drone attack of the war on Nov 25, leaving five people wounded as the rumble of air defences and explosions woke residents at sunrise.

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November 26, 2023
Ireland PM says Dublin riots bring 'shame' on country
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Ireland PM says Dublin riots bring 'shame' on country

Rumours about suspect’s nationality after stabbing lead to attacks on police, looting

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November 26, 2023
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Jakarta hosts positive' talks with key sides in Myanmar conflict

Indonesia said it hosted \"positive\" talks with the main sides in the Myanmar conflict in a bid to kick-start a stuttering peace process almost three years after a military coup deposed the country's democratically elected government.

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November 26, 2023
More young Indonesians learning Mandarin for better job prospects
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More young Indonesians learning Mandarin for better job prospects

Parents of Chinese Indonesians see Mandarin proficiency as a ticket to a brighter future

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November 26, 2023
Kim inspects spy satellite photos of N. Korea's targets, including Seoul
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Kim inspects spy satellite photos of N. Korea's targets, including Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected photos taken by the country's new spy satellite of \"major target regions\", state media reported on Nov 25, including the South Korean capital of Seoul and cities that host United States military bases.

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November 26, 2023
Malaysia's PM Anwar pledges to fight religious extremism, poverty
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Malaysia's PM Anwar pledges to fight religious extremism, poverty

Moderate and middle path is the way to go, he says as he marks one year in office

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November 26, 2023
I'm not dead,' Thai hostage tells family after release by Hamas
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I'm not dead,' Thai hostage tells family after release by Hamas

Mr Vetoon Phoome's family feared the Thai farm worker had been killed by Hamas in the Oct 7 attack on Israel, until they found out on Nov 25 that he had been freed along with other Thai hostages in Gaza.

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November 26, 2023