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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
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Guatemala extradites ex-president to US AFP News
Guatemala extradited ex-president Alfonso Portillo to the United States on Friday to face charges of laundering $70 million, sending him on a plane under the escort of US agents in a first for Latin

Obama urges U.S. military to stamp out sexual assault Reuters
By Jeff Mason ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the future leaders of the U.S. military on Friday to stamp out sexual assault from their ranks, warning that a few
Syria regime to attend peace talks: Russia AFP News
Syria's most powerful ally Russia on Friday said the Damascus regime had agreed to attend an international peace conference on the crisis that world powers hope will take place in Geneva in June.
Obama wants to end 'war on terror' but Congress balks Reuters
By Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama wants to roll back some of the most controversial aspects of the U.S. "war on terror," but efforts to alter the

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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
Hitler's shadow looms over anniversary of VW hometown AFP News
Europe's number one carmaker Volkswagen is not keen on celebrating the 75th birthday of its German hometown of Wolfsburg on Sunday because of the long shadow cast by Adolf Hitler there.
Journalism on verge 'of extinction' in DR Congo: media NGO AFP News
Journalists' lives are in danger and they are being prevented from reporting freely in areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that are controlled by armed M23 rebels, the NGO Reporters Without

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Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested' AP
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

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
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report AFP News
Google has become deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, a report said Friday.

Guatemala extradites ex-president to US AFP News - 50 minutes ago
Guatemala extradited ex-president Alfonso Portillo to the United States on Friday to face charges of laundering $70 million, sending him on a plane under the escort More »
Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested' AP - 52 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video More »
Ozil won't be part of Madrid summer exodus, says father GOAL.com - 52 minutes ago
Mustafa Ozil has confirmed his son is enjoying life at los Blancos, despite rumours of high profile team-mates leaving in the summer along with coach Jose Mourinho More »
A look at Netflix since stock plunged from peak AP - 55 minutes ago
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 More »
In Stockholm's suburbs, unemployment stokes unrest AFP News - 1 hour 1 minute ago
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 More »
Mazzarri to replace Stramaccioni at Inter AFP News - 1 hour 6 minutes ago
Inter Milan have fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni and will replace him with former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri, the club said Friday. More »
Obama urges U.S. military to stamp out sexual assault Reuters - 1 hour 11 minutes ago
By Jeff Mason ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the future leaders of the U.S. military on Friday to stamp out sexual assault from their More »
Bowyer hired as new Blackburn boss AFP News - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
Indian-owned Blackburn Rovers appointed Gary Bowyer as their new manager on a 12-month rolling contract on Friday. More »
Galatasaray begin Chedjou talks with Lille GOAL.com - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
The 27-year-old Cameroon star has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including Valencia, but it appears the Turkish outfit are now favourites to More »
NBC to air Blake Shelton's benefit for Oklahomans AP - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
NBC and sister networks will air Blake Shelton's concert to help his fellow Oklahomans affected by this week's storms in their home state. More »

In Stockholm's suburbs, unemployment stokes unrest AFP News - 1 hour 1 minute ago
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 More »
Mazzarri to replace Stramaccioni at Inter AFP News - 1 hour 6 minutes ago
Inter Milan have fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni and will replace him with former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri, the club said Friday. More »
Bowyer hired as new Blackburn boss AFP News - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
Indian-owned Blackburn Rovers appointed Gary Bowyer as their new manager on a 12-month rolling contract on Friday. More »
Syria regime to attend peace talks: Russia AFP News - 1 hour 13 minutes ago
Syria's most powerful ally Russia on Friday said the Damascus regime had agreed to attend an international peace conference on the crisis that world powers hope More »
Molinari leads but Ryder Cup colleagues crash out AFP News - 1 hour 30 minutes ago
Italy's Francesco Molinari leads the way after two rounds of the European PGA Championship here at Wentworth but several of his European Ryder Cup team mates missed More »
Squash: British Open results - 2nd update AFP News - 1 hour 50 minutes ago
Results at the British Open on Friday (x denotes seeding): More »
Squash: Matthew offers a message with a warning AFP News - 1 hour 52 minutes ago
British Open champion Nick Matthew issued a warning that he won't relinquish his title without a fight and followed it by answering those who criticise the More »
Dortmund out to scale 'Everest' of Euro final AFP News - 1 hour 53 minutes ago
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said his team face their "Everest" in Saturday's Champions League final, describing their showdown with Bayern Munich as More »
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report AFP News - 2 hours 11 minutes ago
Google has become deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast More »
Swiss free trade deal underscores China's globalisation: Li AFP News - 2 hours 14 minutes ago
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday hailed a free trade deal with Switzerland as a landmark achievement, saying it had "huge meaning" for global trade and More »

FEATURE: A sacred strategy emerges ANN - 17 hours ago
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Thich Nhat Hanh expounds on his plans to revitalise Thai Buddhism and reconcile Thai politicians More »
VIEW: Air Asia's Tony Fernandes to 'fire up' investors ANN - 17 hours ago
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - He has fired many people on the Apprentice Asia reality show, which came on air this week, and appears to be enjoying it too. Some of More »
Despite year of good sales, HTC confirms exodus of executives ANN - 17 hours ago
Taipei (The China Post/ANN) - Amid the impressive sales figure of 5 million units for its flagship smartphone since its launch in March, HTC, Taiwan's No. 1 More »
M'sian opposition members to face sedition charges ANN - 17 hours ago
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian police arrested three opposition figures under the Sedition Act while the Home Ministry seized some 3,000 copies of More »
EDITORIAL: Reviving Nordpolitik ANN - 17 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - South Korea is moving to activate cooperation with Russia in a move prompted by its two powerful neighbors' bids to grab energy and More »
Korean girl statue for 'comfort women' to be set up in California ANN - 17 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - The City of Glendale in California, U.S. will install a statue identical to one of a Korean girl that sits in Seoul in front of the More »
M'sian rally organisers told to follow law or face penalty ANN - 17 hours ago
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - Those who do not adhere to the Peaceful Assembly Act will "pay a heavy price" for their offence, said Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. More »
EDITORIAL: Confucianism isn't a quick fix for China moral vacuum ANN - 17 hours ago
Taipei (The China Post/ANN) - Many people may turn to chicken-soup-for-the-soul kind of books for guidance and inspiration when they feel lost. In China, many are More »
Korean singer survives apparent suicide attempt ANN - 17 hours ago
Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Pop singer Son Ho-young was hospitalized Friday after what appears to be a suicide attempt, local police said. More »
Shoal to be defended to the last soldier: Philippine official ANN - 17 hours ago
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Vowing to defend the country "up to the last soldier standing," Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Thursday said China More »

Actress Amanda Bynes denies bong-throwing charges Reuters - 1 hour 30 minutes ago
By Chris Francescani NEW YORK (Reuters) - American actress Amanda Bynes appeared in court on Friday and denied charges of possessing marijuana and tossing a bong More »
Unhappy with how your fave series is faring? Amazon gives you a say Reuters - 3 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon is once again shaking up traditional publishing models. This time, it's giving fans a chance to add their own personal touches to More »
Google eyes Waze as Facebook circles hot Web maps property Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Sarah McBride and Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is in talks to buy Waze, an Israeli mapping start-up that has held discussions with More »
Obama wants to end 'war on terror' but Congress balks Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama wants to roll back some of the most controversial aspects of the U.S. "war on More »
Truck crash may have caused Washington state bridge collapse Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Jonathan Kaminsky OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - A bridge collapse that sent cars and drivers tumbling off a four-lane interstate and into a frigid river in More »
Taliban attack international compound in Afghan capital Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Amie Ferris-Rotman and Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack involving the United Nations in the centre of the Afghan More »
New bird flu may be capable of human to human spread - study Reuters - 4 hours ago
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 More »
British security services in spotlight after soldier murder Reuters - 4 hours ago
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's security services faced questions on Friday over whether they could have done more to prevent the murder of a More »
Iran filmmaker gets standing ovation for secret film at Cannes Reuters - 4 hours ago
By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - An Iranian director who was jailed for anti-government propaganda in 2010 emerged at the Cannes film festival on Friday to More »
Period dramas premiere on day 10 of Cannes film festival Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - America's immigration debate finds echos in a period drama that premiered at the Cannes film festival on Friday about a Polish More »

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Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes
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Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger
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