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Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes Yahoo! Newsroom
Singaporean director Anthony Chen described as “surreal” the 15-minute standing ovation that followed the world premiere of his debut feature film "Ilo Ilo" at the Cannes Film Festival on

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Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for small and big cars rose in the latest bidding exercise Wednesday.
Shane Todd's family abandoning coroner's inquiry Yahoo! Newsroom
The family of Shane Todd, a U.S. scientist found hanged dead in Singapore last year, will not participate in the remainder of a coroner’s inquiry into his death.
SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network Yahoo! Newsroom
SMRT will embark on a full-scale inspection of the entire North-South and East-West lines to detect any potential rail cracks.

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Cannes film fest prizes up for grabs in tight race AFP News
An epic lesbian love story with graphic sex, a Coen brothers musical comedy and a blood-stained critique of Chinese society rocked the 66th Cannes Film Festival but critics said no hands-down

Death toll in Indian Maoist attack rises to 23 AFP News
The death toll from an ambush by Maoist rebels in central India rose to at least 23 with senior politicians among the victims, a top police officer said Sunday, in the deadliest attack by the
Rocket blasts in Beirut wound 4 AFP News
Four people were wounded on Sunday when two rockets exploded in the Shiite-majority Hezbollah heartland of south Beirut, a Lebanese security source said.
Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it Reuters
By Arshad Mohammed ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan, saying the

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Storm brews over control of US newspaper group AFP News
With a sale likely of a prominent group of US newspapers, the interest of a potential buyer tied to right-wing causes has galvanized opponents fearing the dailies could become political tools.

Top chefs say Latin America will reach food's zenith AFP News
The world's top chefs say it's only a matter of time before Latin America, home to Brazil's black bean stew "feijoada," Peru's refreshing raw fish "ceviche" and Mexico's street tacos, cooks its way
In Stockholm's suburbs, unemployment stokes unrest AFP News
Behind the well-kept lawns and flowerbeds of Husby, the immigrant-heavy Stockholm suburb where riots have raged for five straight nights, unemployment is fuelling despair among the young residents.
Stalin police criticism sparks anti-Semitism row in Russia AFP News
An explosive comparison made by a liberal Russian politician between Stalin's agents and Hitler's secret police has provoked a storm of abusive criticism in Russia that has been tinged by

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Hackers attack Saudi official websites: reports AFP News
Cyber hackers attacked several official Saudi websites on Saturday, posting an Algerian flag on their homepages that later vanished, local media reported.

Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa: WSJ Reuters
(Reuters) - Google Inc intends to finance, build and help operate wireless networks from sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia, hoping to connect a billion or so people in emerging countries to the
A look at Netflix since stock plunged from peak AP
Here's a look at Netflix since its stock peaked in July 2011 at nearly $305. Netflix had just announced an unpopular price increase in the U.S., and investors got worried by the intensity of the
Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu: sources Reuters
By Ronald Grover and Greg Roumeliotis LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned by News

Death toll in Indian Maoist attack rises to 23 AFP News - 16 minutes ago
The death toll from an ambush by Maoist rebels in central India rose to at least 23 with senior politicians among the victims, a top police officer said Sunday, in More »
Australia to end live betting odds during sports: PM AFP News - 29 minutes ago
Australia will ban the broadcast of betting odds during live sports matches under new rules unveiled Sunday, designed to keep the watching of sport separate from More »
Rocket blasts in Beirut wound 4 AFP News - 36 minutes ago
Four people were wounded on Sunday when two rockets exploded in the Shiite-majority Hezbollah heartland of south Beirut, a Lebanese security source said. More »
New records, reflection mark Everest 60th anniversary AFP News - 54 minutes ago
Sixty years ago this week two men became the first to stand on the roof of the world in a remarkable feat of endurance and strength of the human spirit. More »
Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it Reuters - 1 hour 15 minutes ago
By Arshad Mohammed ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International More »
Will immigration reform get killed in Republican-led U.S. House? Reuters - 1 hour 17 minutes ago
By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The biggest overhaul of U.S. immigration laws in a generation won bipartisan approval from a powerful U.S. Senate committee More »
Swiss-China trade deal a symbol amid spats with EU AFP News - 1 hour 33 minutes ago
Applauded by Switzerland's business sector, the country's free-trade deal with China is heavy with symbolism, coming as Beijing locks horns with the European Union More »
Security high for Paris protest against gay marriage AFP News - 1 hour 44 minutes ago
French police were on alert Sunday ahead of a mass protest in Paris against a new gay marriage law, with hardline activists expected to mingle among 200,000 More »
Trio in custody over London soldier murder AFP News - 1 hour 53 minutes ago
Three men were being held in custody Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder the British soldier hacked to death in a London street in an Islamist attack. More »
Merkel to host Li for export power summit AFP News - 1 hour 57 minutes ago
China's Premier Li Keqiang will hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday as the close economic partners seek to weather a brewing trade spat More »

Death toll in Indian Maoist attack rises to 23 AFP News - 16 minutes ago
The death toll from an ambush by Maoist rebels in central India rose to at least 23 with senior politicians among the victims, a top police officer said Sunday, in More »
Australia to end live betting odds during sports: PM AFP News - 29 minutes ago
Australia will ban the broadcast of betting odds during live sports matches under new rules unveiled Sunday, designed to keep the watching of sport separate from More »
Rocket blasts in Beirut wound 4 AFP News - 36 minutes ago
Four people were wounded on Sunday when two rockets exploded in the Shiite-majority Hezbollah heartland of south Beirut, a Lebanese security source said. More »
NBA: Spurs triumph in overtime, push Grizzlies to brink AFP News - 53 minutes ago
The San Antonio Spurs shook off a sluggish start and dominated overtime to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-93 on Saturday and move within one victory of reaching the More »
New records, reflection mark Everest 60th anniversary AFP News - 54 minutes ago
Sixty years ago this week two men became the first to stand on the roof of the world in a remarkable feat of endurance and strength of the human spirit. More »
Swiss-China trade deal a symbol amid spats with EU AFP News - 1 hour 33 minutes ago
Applauded by Switzerland's business sector, the country's free-trade deal with China is heavy with symbolism, coming as Beijing locks horns with the European Union More »
Security high for Paris protest against gay marriage AFP News - 1 hour 44 minutes ago
French police were on alert Sunday ahead of a mass protest in Paris against a new gay marriage law, with hardline activists expected to mingle among 200,000 More »
Trio in custody over London soldier murder AFP News - 1 hour 53 minutes ago
Three men were being held in custody Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder the British soldier hacked to death in a London street in an Islamist attack. More »
Merkel to host Li for export power summit AFP News - 1 hour 57 minutes ago
China's Premier Li Keqiang will hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday as the close economic partners seek to weather a brewing trade spat More »
Neymar announces transfer to Barcelona AFP News - 2 hours 1 minute ago
Brazil's Neymar announced on his Instagram account that he is to join FC Barcelona, who have edged out their great Spanish rivals Real Madrid in a tussle for the More »

Myanmar's Kachins repeat calls for full autonomy ANN - 22 hours ago
Yangon (Eleven Media/ANN) - The Kachin National Consultative Assembly (KNCA) released a statement for the next peace talk calling for genuine federalism with full More »
Teesta braces for further blow ANN - 22 hours ago
Dhaka (The Daily Star/ANN) - The operation of 23 Indian hydropower projects, set to be completed within this year, will hold back the Teesta river water upstream More »
Xi pledges to safeguard the environment ANN - 22 hours ago
Beijing (China Daily/ANN) - China will never pursue temporary economic growth at the expense of environmental degradation, President Xi Jinping vowed on Friday. More »
EDITORIAL: Realisation on drones: Obama's speech ANN - 22 hours ago
Islamabad (Dawn/ANN) - It was a widely anticipated and hyped speech and President Obama did on Thursday say many important things, to his own public and to the More »
Seoul, Washington wary of N. Korea talks offer ANN - 22 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - The South Korean and US government remained cautious over reports that a high-ranking North Korea envoy to China expressed More »
Late Chinese writer's widow protests auction of letters ANN - 22 hours ago
Beijing (China Daily/ANN) - A collection of letters and manuscripts that reveal extensive life details and literary views of renowned writer Qian Zhongshu will go More »
Turning M'sia ruling coalition into single party must be studied: mini … ANN - 22 hours ago
Phuket (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the proposal to turn Barisan Nasional into a single party is rational and needs to be More »
Kabul urged to consider reg'l implications of arms deal ANN - 22 hours ago
Islamabad (Dawn/ANN) - The Pakistan Foreign Office has urged Afghanistan to be mindful of the regional security situation while pursuing an arms purchase deal with More »
Energy M&As gather momentum in region ANN - 22 hours ago
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - With global energy demands continuing to rise, especially in developing countries, mergers and acquisitions are expected to grow robustly More »
EDITORIAL: World's tallest structure with down-to-earth purpose ANN - 22 hours ago
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Futurists who have been predicting "exponential growth" in mankind's technological development might just give a "we told you so" shrug More »

At least five killed as Guinea protests escalate Reuters - 2 hours 6 minutes ago
CONAKRY (Reuters) - At least five people were killed on Saturday when security forces in Guinea opened fire on protesters in opposition strongholds in the capital, More »
Two freight trains collide in Missouri, bringing down overpass Reuters - 2 hours 13 minutes ago
By Tim Bross ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Two freight trains collided at a rail intersection in rural Missouri on Saturday, triggering the collapse of a highway overpass More »
Revellers brave cold to fight AIDS at Vienna ball Reuters - 2 hours 28 minutes ago
VIENNA (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, singer Elton John and actor Hilary Swank joined thousands of costumed revellers on Saturday at Europe's More »
Bitter election creates long-term headache for Malaysia's Najib Reuters - 2 hours 30 minutes ago
By Niluksi Koswanage KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's divisive election has left a bitter taste for millions of people that risks creating a long-term problem of More »
Syrian opposition struggles for unity as battle rages Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's opposition resumed talks on Saturday aimed at closing their fractious ranks, as government forces launched a More »
British police arrest three over soldier's killing Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked More »
Swedish capital returning to normal after week of violence Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Mia Shanley and Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's capital was relatively calm on Saturday night with only isolated incidents of violence by youths More »
Cambodian documentary wins Cannes prize for innovative cinema Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - A documentary using small clay figures to tell the story of how Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh's family perished under the More »
Cannes film festival draws to a close with cliffhanger ending Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - The 2013 Cannes festival wraps up with a cliffhanger ending on Sunday, with uncertainty surrounding which film will be More »
Bomb in Yemeni military vehicle kills two and injures six Reuters - 11 hours ago
ADEN (Reuters) - A remotely-detonated bomb planted in a military vehicle killed a soldier and a civilian and injured six other soldiers in the Hadramaut region of More »

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New bird flu may be capable of human to human spread - study
By Lavinia Mo HONG KONG (Reuters) - The new H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted between mammals not only via direct contact but also in airborne droplets, and may be capable of spreading from person to person, Chinese and American researchers have found. A study published in the journal Science and presented at a briefing in Hong Kong on Friday found that three ferrets - an animal often used for research on flu - that were in the same cage as ferrets infected with H7N9 had contracted the disease. ...
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Cars were torched and police faced stone-throwing youths in Stockholm's immigrant-dominated suburbs early Sunday, but the nightly riots that have raged for a week appeared to be easing, police said.