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More time for Le Le fans to say goodbye, with panda's flight to China delayed
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More time for Le Le fans to say goodbye, with panda's flight to China delayed

Visitors to River Wonders now have three extra weeks to bid farewell to Le Le, after the panda cub’s last public appearance was postponed from Nov 20 to Dec 13.

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November 13, 2023
Nearly 15,000 visitors at Istana's Deepavali open house
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Nearly 15,000 visitors at Istana's Deepavali open house

Nearly 15,000 visitors turned up at the Istana on Sunday when it opened to the public to mark Deepavali.

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November 13, 2023
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Some Gaza hospitals no longer functioning amid intense fighting

Top UN official condemns Israeli attacks; Netanyahu says fuel offered to Al-Shifa

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November 13, 2023
DJOKOVIC STILL GOING STRONG
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DJOKOVIC STILL GOING STRONG

Federer is retired, Nadal on the way out but he is gunning for record 7th ATP Finals title

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November 12, 2023
SIXERS WANT BALANCED SHOWING
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SIXERS WANT BALANCED SHOWING

Coach urges others to step up as Embiid hits 33 pts and Maxey 29 for seventh straight win

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November 12, 2023
LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO WINS GOLD CUP
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LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO WINS GOLD CUP

Champion survives protest to land 2,000m gamble in the 1 million staying showpiece

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November 12, 2023
Groups to bring strangers together and spark friendships spring up
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Groups to bring strangers together and spark friendships spring up

Some hold free events while others charge a fee; some vet participants

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November 12, 2023
CaringSG helps 900 previously unsupported caregivers
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CaringSG helps 900 previously unsupported caregivers

Over last 2 years, 3,900 caregivers of people with special needs benefited from Project 3i

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November 12, 2023
Chimes inspired by local tunes under trial at some MRT stations
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Chimes inspired by local tunes under trial at some MRT stations

Do not be surprised if you hear a new melody the next time you are at a train station or travelling on a train.

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November 12, 2023
Hollywood actors end strike after getting streaming bonuses
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Hollywood actors end strike after getting streaming bonuses

LOS ANGELES - Streaming services will pay bonuses of roughly US$40 million (S$54 million) a year as part of a tentative labour agreement reached between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-Aftra) actors' union and major Hollywood studios, union leaders said on Friday after their board backed the deal.

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November 12, 2023
Indian minister's remarks on 'China's aggression' raise eyebrows
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Indian minister's remarks on 'China's aggression' raise eyebrows

NEW DELHI - Indian officials are usually wary of publicly calling out China in front of their United States counterparts.

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November 12, 2023
Big, bad loans hit record high in India
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Big, bad loans hit record high in India

Total sum owed up nearly 50% to 58b; defaulters include billionaires who fled country

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November 12, 2023
Fighting in north Myanmar blocks 2 key transport links with China
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Fighting in north Myanmar blocks 2 key transport links with China

Attacks by ethnic groups choke cross-border commerce, posing challenge to ruling junta

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November 12, 2023
Yellen, China Vice-Premier agree to boost communication on economic issues
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Yellen, China Vice-Premier agree to boost communication on economic issues

But US official calls for crackdown on firms supporting Russia in Ukraine war

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November 12, 2023
Manila accuses Chinese vessels of dangerous harassment
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Manila accuses Chinese vessels of dangerous harassment

MANILA - As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops on a grounded navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, three Chinese speed boats gave chase.

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November 12, 2023
End-of-life care hard to broach even as Thai population ages rapidly
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End-of-life care hard to broach even as Thai population ages rapidly

Culture and tradition stand in the way of discussions, but a cafe in Bangkok pushes the envelope

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November 12, 2023
A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief
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A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS - A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in the Gaza Strip, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the United Nations Security Council on Friday, warning: \"Nowhere and no one is safe.

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November 12, 2023
First Filipinos to be evacuated from Gaza worry about kin
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First Filipinos to be evacuated from Gaza worry about kin

34 arrive in Philippines, relieved but sad to leave their relatives behind in war zone

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November 12, 2023
Abused, threatened - what bank staff get for helping scam victims
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Abused, threatened - what bank staff get for helping scam victims

Many instances of customers blinded by scammers’ sweet talk to take heed of advice

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November 12, 2023
All Singaporeans must play a part to build a more caring, inclusive society: DPM Wong
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All Singaporeans must play a part to build a more caring, inclusive society: DPM Wong

Becoming a more caring and inclusive society is central to Forward Singapore, a road map to build a shared future, and to truly make a difference, there is a need for the collective support of everyone, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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November 12, 2023
More unregistered aesthetics treatment providers here probed
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More unregistered aesthetics treatment providers here probed

As the industry grows, so does the number of investigations by the Ministry of Health

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November 12, 2023
Park Seo-joon goes from Itaewon to Hollywood with Prince Yan role
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Park Seo-joon goes from Itaewon to Hollywood with Prince Yan role

The Marvels director and co-writer Nia DaCosta said she cast South Korean actor Park Seo-joon after watching the 2020 hit K-drama Itaewon Class during the pandemic.

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November 11, 2023
Messy melding of universes
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Messy melding of universes

The sequel to Captain Marvel brings three female superheroes together in one chaotic bundle with flawed storytelling

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November 11, 2023
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NWSL scores record $330m broadcast deal

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced a four-year media rights deal on Thursday that will be a game changer for revenue and exposure for women's professional football in the United States.

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November 11, 2023
LIVERPOOL 'DESERVED TO LOSE'
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LIVERPOOL 'DESERVED TO LOSE'

Klopp says Toulouse won Europa game by being better during decisive moments

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November 11, 2023
SIA, AEM among the most heavily shorted stocks on SGX
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SIA, AEM among the most heavily shorted stocks on SGX

Short interest remains low, with only 0.57% of local shares in terms of market value currently on loan

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November 11, 2023
Over half of rich turning to safer assets such as cash, gold: Report S'pore's
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Over half of rich turning to safer assets such as cash, gold: Report S'pore's

Pivot signals hesitancy towards equity markets, riskier investments

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November 11, 2023
Asia-Pacific airlines set target of 5% sustainable fuel use by 2030
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Asia-Pacific airlines set target of 5% sustainable fuel use by 2030

It is a collective goal, Says association, so some members may do more than others

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November 11, 2023
Climate fight still 'winnable, with UN summit critical to the task: Kerry
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Climate fight still 'winnable, with UN summit critical to the task: Kerry

US climate envoy John Kerry said the world can still win the fight against climate change, and the upcoming United Nations summit will be \"absolutely critical\" to that.

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November 11, 2023
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Sulawesi blackouts jeopardise Jokowi's EV sector push

State utility accused of dragging feet in finding solutions to hydropower woes

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November 11, 2023