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Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rageAFP News - 3 hours ago
Haze in Singapore reaches all-time record high at 321 PSIYahoo! Newsroom - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rageAFP News - 1 hour 28 minutes ago
Singapore pressures Indonesia to identify firms behind hazeReuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problemAFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

African Uinion force in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers respond on June 19, 2013 to an attack on the UN compound in Mogadishu

Nine killed as Shebab attack UN base in Mogadishu

3D-Printed Microbattery Could Power Tomorrow's Electronics

Cambodian garment factory workers block a street during a protest in front of a factory in Phnom Penh on June 19, 2013

Cambodia PM says garment firms may quit over wage rows

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Singapore to press Indonesia to ‘do the right thing’ amid haze alarm Yahoo! Newsroom
As the haze in Singapore reached hazardous levels for the first time ever, its government moved to assure the people that necessary efforts would be undertaken to alleviate the situation. …

Demand for face masks, air purifiers grows as haze worsens in Singapor … Yahoo! Newsroom
Face masks, air purifiers and eye drops are flying off the shelves in Singapore as the city-state chokes on haze wrought by peat fires in Indonesia. …
Minister Lui 'dismayed' by SBS Transit's treatment of NEL disruption Yahoo! Newsroom
As Singapore fights a thickening haze, train service on the North East Line (NEL) was disrupted across about half of its stations Wednesday evening, causing massive peak-hour crowding. …
PM Lee, ministers up pressure on Indonesia to tackle haze Yahoo! Newsroom
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and several Cabinet members have increased the pressure on Indonesia to take control of the haze situation. …

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Nine killed as Shebab attack UN base in Mogadishu AFP News
Somalia's Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents shot and blasted their way into the UN compound in Mogadishu on Wednesday, leaving nine people dead in the most serious attack on the United Nations in the …

Iraqi Shi'ites flock to Assad's side as sectarian split widens Reuters
By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Among the Iranian pilgrims, foreign executives and tourists in the departure lounge at Baghdad airport, a group of young Iraqis prepare to wage religious war in …
Singapore's air turns "hazardous" as Indonesian fires rage Reuters
By Kevin Lim and Eveline Danubrata SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's air quality deteriorated to "hazardous" levels late on Wednesday as smoke from slash-and-burn land clearing in Indonesia enveloped …
Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rage AFP News
Smog levels in Singapore hit a record high on Wednesday as smoke from raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia triggered a major health alarm and sent residents of the densely populated …

Lifestyle »

Museum head fired after show satirising Sochi Olympics AFP News
Regional authorities in Russia on Wednesday fired a prominent art museum director and opposition activist after he organised an exhibition poking fun at Russia's hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics …

Baroness Philippine de Rothschild receives lifetime achievement award AFP Relax
Baroness Philippine de Rothschild has been named the latest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the world’s largest wine and spirits trade fair in Bordeaux, France this week. …
Miss Algeria contest resumes after 10 years AFP News
After an absence of 10 years, the Miss Algeria beauty contest is to resume on Friday in the western city of Oran, organisers said. …
Can you catch Karl? AFP Relax
Designer Karl Lagerfeld has released a new video and interactive game challenging viewers to snatch his famous glasses. …

Technology »

Softbank closer to acquiring Sprint after Dish abandons bid for now Reuters
By Sophie Knight and Sinead Carew TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp cleared a major hurdle in its attempt to buy U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel Corp, as rival bidder Dish Network …

Microsoft offers bounties for novel hacker tactics AFP News
Microsoft on Wednesday posted bounties of up to $100,000 for "truly novel" ways to hack the latest version of its Windows software for powering computers. …
Cyber threats and leaks spur increased security focus Reuters
By Andrea Shalal-Esa PARIS (Reuters) - Increased cyber espionage by China and recent leaks by a contractor working at the National Security Agency have put a sharp focus on cyber security for …
Microsoft offers hefty bounties to thwart hackers Reuters
By Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is looking to recruit computer geeks in its ongoing efforts to protect Windows PCs from attacks, offering rewards of as much as $150,000 to anybody who …

Injured Tiger will not defend title at National AFP News - 15 minutes ago
World number one Tiger Woods will not defend his title next week at the US PGA National because of a strained left elbow after doctors advised him to rest before … More »
JAL starts compensation talks with Boeing over 787 AFP News - 18 minutes ago
Japan Airlines (JAL) has started talks with US aviation giant Boeing over losses stemming from the grounding of its troubled 787 Dreamliner, a company spokesman … More »
Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90 AP - 21 minutes ago
MIAMI (AP) — Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song … More »
Critics hail Daniel Radcliffe's latest stage turn AP - 24 minutes ago
LONDON (AP) — Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Inishmaan." … More »
Doyle produces royal display at Ascot AFP News - 26 minutes ago
Jockey James Doyle had not ridden a winner at Royal Ascot until Wednesday but the 25-year-old Englishman made up for it in style with a superb treble in front of an … More »
Neymar: Protests are sad for Brazil GOAL.com - 30 minutes ago
The iconic footballer has spoken of his sympathy for the people demonstrating about the pace of public service reforms in his homeland … More »
No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Dept AFP News - 33 minutes ago
The United States has not scheduled talks with the Taliban, the State Department said Wednesday, after reports that discussions with the Afghan insurgent group … More »
Fed keeps stimulus program unchanged AFP News - 41 minutes ago
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its stimulus program for the US economy unchanged and gave no hint as to when it might begin reeling in its $85 … More »
Review: Fighting and losing in Iran, then and now AP - 41 minutes ago
"Children of the Jacaranda Tree" (Atria Books), by Sahar Delijani … More »
Museum head fired after show satirising Sochi Olympics AFP News - 44 minutes ago
Regional authorities in Russia on Wednesday fired a prominent art museum director and opposition activist after he organised an exhibition poking fun at Russia's … More »

JAL starts compensation talks with Boeing over 787 AFP News - 18 minutes ago
Japan Airlines (JAL) has started talks with US aviation giant Boeing over losses stemming from the grounding of its troubled 787 Dreamliner, a company spokesman … More »
Doyle produces royal display at Ascot AFP News - 26 minutes ago
Jockey James Doyle had not ridden a winner at Royal Ascot until Wednesday but the 25-year-old Englishman made up for it in style with a superb treble in front of an … More »
No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Dept AFP News - 32 minutes ago
The United States has not scheduled talks with the Taliban, the State Department said Wednesday, after reports that discussions with the Afghan insurgent group … More »
Fed keeps stimulus program unchanged AFP News - 41 minutes ago
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its stimulus program for the US economy unchanged and gave no hint as to when it might begin reeling in its $85 … More »
Museum head fired after show satirising Sochi Olympics AFP News - 43 minutes ago
Regional authorities in Russia on Wednesday fired a prominent art museum director and opposition activist after he organised an exhibition poking fun at Russia's … More »
Carter in reshaped All Blacks for third Test AFP News - 46 minutes ago
The return of veteran Dan Carter and the injection of new blood headline a raft of changes to the All Blacks for the final Test against France on Saturday. … More »
Easy day for Li Na, Tomic gets welcome boost AFP News - 51 minutes ago
China's Li Na reached the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International on Wednesday without hitting a ball while troubled Australian Bernard Tomic reached … More »
Cheers, sobriety meet Obama call to action in Berlin AFP News - 58 minutes ago
Under a blazing sun and waving German and US flags, a crowd in Berlin cheered a call by US President Barack Obama on Wednesday for more transatlantic cooperation, … More »
Microsoft offers bounties for novel hacker tactics AFP News - 1 hour 3 minutes ago
Microsoft on Wednesday posted bounties of up to $100,000 for "truly novel" ways to hack the latest version of its Windows software for powering computers. … More »
US, allies plot next steps on North Korea AFP News - 1 hour 26 minutes ago
The United States and its allies South Korea and Japan met Wednesday to plot their next steps on North Korea, amid a flurry of diplomacy as tensions gradually ease … More »

Bangladesh Bank gives green light to ninth new bank ANN - 13 hours ago
Dhaka (The Daily Star/ANN) - Bangladesh Bank yesterday decided to grant a licence to NRB Global Bank, taking the number of new banks to nine, a spokesman for the … More »
Citizenship for abandoned Bhutanese baby sought before adoption ANN - 13 hours ago
Thimphu (Kuensel/ANN) - After he survived abandonment by his mother soon after he was born, it's his citizenship status that a 22-month old boy is now awaiting in … More »
Vietnam, Italy step up financial ties ANN - 13 hours ago
Ha Noi (Viet Nam News/ANN) - Vietnamese Deputy Finance Minister Do Hoang Anh Tuan is on a visit to Italy from June 15-20 to seek stronger ties with Italy's Ministry … More »
Health disparity widens between rich and poor, Korean study shows ANN - 15 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Cancer patients from high-income families have a much higher survival rate than their low-income counterparts, a report showed … More »
Foreign workers owe M'sian public health institutions $8.24m in medical … ANN - 15 hours ago
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - Foreign workers owe public health institutions a staggering 26 million ringgit (US$8.24 million) in medical fees, said Home Minister Dr … More »
Korean TV announcers find love in younger men ANN - 15 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - KBS TV announcer Chung Se-jin, 39, will marry a man 10 years her junior. … More »
East Asia trade pact to help ease tensions ANN - 15 hours ago
Weihai and Tianjin (China Daily/ANN) - The free trade talks involving China, Japan and South Korea must be accelerated to help ease political tensions and meet … More »
Boy arrested for buying air rifles in M'sia ANN - 15 hours ago
Ipoh/Perak (The Star/ANN) - He's just 15 and still a schoolboy, but with a liking for guns. He ordered five air rifles complete with ammunition online. … More »
PTI leader calls out Pakistan govt on drone attacks ANN - 15 hours ago
Islamabad (Dawn/ANN) - During Tuesday's session of Pakistan's National Assembly, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader Dr Shireen Mazari drew the speaker's … More »
Pay of migrant workers in Korea much higher than at home ANN - 15 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Asian migrant workers in Korea were found to receive much higher wages than they had been paid in their native countries, a poll … More »

Iraqi Shi'ites flock to Assad's side as sectarian split widens Reuters - 1 hour 3 minutes ago
By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Among the Iranian pilgrims, foreign executives and tourists in the departure lounge at Baghdad airport, a group of young … More »
Singapore's air turns "hazardous" as Indonesian fires rage Reuters - 1 hour 10 minutes ago
By Kevin Lim and Eveline Danubrata SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's air quality deteriorated to "hazardous" levels late on Wednesday as smoke from slash-and-burn … More »
FINRA reviewing brokerages' use of social media Reuters - 1 hour 11 minutes ago
By Ashley Lau (Reuters) - Wall Street's Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is looking at how brokerage firms supervise their use of communication outlets such … More »
Cyber threats and leaks spur increased security focus Reuters - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
By Andrea Shalal-Esa PARIS (Reuters) - Increased cyber espionage by China and recent leaks by a contractor working at the National Security Agency have put a sharp … More »
Obama challenges Russia to agree to deeper nuclear weapon cuts Reuters - 1 hour 49 minutes ago
By Roberta Rampton and Stephen Brown BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama used a speech in Berlin on Wednesday to call on Russia to revive the push for a … More »
Microsoft offers hefty bounties to thwart hackers Reuters - 1 hour 51 minutes ago
By Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is looking to recruit computer geeks in its ongoing efforts to protect Windows PCs from attacks, offering rewards of … More »
Rolling Stones release back catalogue on iTunes Reuters - 2 hours 21 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones released a career-spanning digitally re-mastered back catalogue on Apple Inc's iTunes Store on Wednesday as part of their 50th … More »
Cisco to invest in Israeli venture capital funds Reuters - 2 hours 38 minutes ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Cisco Systems will invest $15 million in Israeli venture capital funds as part of a broader plan to expand its operations in Israel and … More »
Sri Lankan-born author Kretser wins top Australia literary prize Reuters - 2 hours 45 minutes ago
(Reuters) - Sri Lankan-born author Michelle de Kretser won Australia's top literature prize on Wednesday, awarded the Miles Franklin award for her novel "Questions … More »
Somali Islamist rebels attack U.N. base, 22 dead Reuters - 2 hours 53 minutes ago
By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Islamist militants carried out a deadly assault on the main U.N. compound in the Somali capital on Wednesday, dealing a blow to … More »