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Top 5 stories you may have missed on Friday, 20 September 2013

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20 September 2013 at 5:21 am

Here are today's top five stories in case you missed the headlines.

Buyers rue high price of new 'low cost' iPhone

Buyers rue high price of new "low cost" iPhone. (AFP Photo)

The supposedly “cheaper” iPhone 5C is welcomed to muted fanfare. The first customer in line for the new iPhone at a flagship store in Sydney, 33-year-old Jimmy Gunawan, said that he was surprised to have queued for a shorter time than when the iPhone 4S was launched.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cheap-iphone-rolls-hefty-china-price-tag-213105245.html

Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 3 at S$1,048

Samsung's new Galaxy Note 3 (32GB) will be available in Singapore at $1,048 from next Saturday, 28 September, with no contract.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/samsung-launches-new-galaxy-note-3-at-s-1-048-073227715.html

Chinese police seize more than 20,000kg of fake beef

Police have confiscated more than 20,000kg of "beef" from a factory in northwest China's Shaanxi province. The fake beef was found to be actually made from pork, which had been treated with chemicals such as paraffin wax and industrial salts to make it look like beef.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what-is-buzzing/chinese-police-seize-more-20-000kg-fake-beef-035448883.html

Why Singapore F1 track is so tough: rising star Sergio Perez

Two Formula One stars speak out about how tough Singapore's race track is. (Johnny Walker Singapore photo)

Yahoo Singapore met up with Formula One stars Mika Hakkinen and Sergio Perez at a Johnny Walker event held at Clarke Quay. Both of them spoke about the challenges of racing on Singapore’s F1 track, including the bright lights and the country’s humid weather.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/why-singapore-gp-race-tough-rising-f1-star-022137455.html

Hundreds of illegal cable TV decoders seized in Singapore

Hundreds of illegal set-top boxes at a storage facility in Singapore were seized during a police raid earlier this week. StarHub said it has been tracking a syndicate that was distributing sales flyers for the sale of illegal set-top boxes that claim to be able to unscramble StarHub TV content since early 2013. After months of investigation, the importer of these boxes was identified and StarHub will follow up with criminal prosecution against the illegal importer.
http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fit-to-post-sports/hundreds-illegal-cable-tv-decoders-seized-singapore-043518715.html

Reuters
KFC Malaysia temporarily shutters outlets citing challenging economy
KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions, after local media reported that the closings were because of boycotts over the fast food chain's perceived links to Israel. Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Malaysia, said it temporarily closed KFC outlets "in response to challenging economic conditions".
14 hours ago
Futurism
You Haven't Lived Until You've Seen This Alligator Clumsily Try to Climb Over a Fence
See You Later A particularly head-strong alligator had a hell of a time climbing a fence, as seen in a video making its rounds on Reddit. "As scary as they can be, alligators just don’t look as threatening when climbing a fence," the video's title posted to the AnimalsBeingDerps subreddit reads. The footage is just […]
17 hours ago
The Telegraph
Father of Wycombe Abbey pupil who killed herself prays for grace, as inquest begins
The father of a private school pupil who took her own life has said he is praying for forgiveness for all those involved on the eve of an inquest into her death.
2 days ago
The Telegraph
China’s $170bn gold rush triggers Taiwan invasion fears
China has built up a $170bn (£135bn) stockpile of gold after a record buying spree, in a move that has raised fears Beijing is preparing its economy for a possible conflict over Taiwan.
11 hours ago
The Independent
Putin puts captured British armoured cars and American tanks on display after they were captured in Ukraine
Display in Moscow features British Saxon armoured personnel carrier, US Bradley tank and Swedish CV90
9 hours ago
INSIDER
China is gunning for the chief scientist of its COVID vaccine project, accusing him of 'serious discipline and law violations'
Yang Xiaoming was kicked from the National People's Congress earlier this month. He was in charge of the team that created the Sinopharm vaccine.
a day ago
The Independent
Three women infected with HIV after getting ‘vampire facials’, CDC reports
The procedure, which rejuvinates skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles, gained popularity after Kim Kardashian got a vampire facial during an episode of Kim and Kourtney Take Miami
2 days ago
Twentytwo13
Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount
Senior lawyer Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos insists that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not be too quick to take legal action, as criticism is common in politics. This comes following pressure by certain quarters calling for Anwar to sue Bloomberg over its ‘Johor casino’ article. The post Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount appeared first on Twentytwo13.
8 hours ago
BBC
Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
A suspect is also dead and two women face questions over one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement for years.
2 hours ago
Cosmopolitan
Prince William and Kate Middleton Feel "Betrayed" by Prince Harry, "Don't Speak" to Him, and Won't See Him
Prince Harry is about to visit the UK and here's why Prince William and Kate Middleton have zero intention of seeing him.
5 hours ago
The Guardian
Cash is king — for now: China signals it will slow transition to cashless society
With tourists struggling to access the two primary digital payment apps, Alipay and WeChat pay, Beijing has put measures in place to make cash payments easier
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Manchester United 'decide against signing Sofyan Amrabat' despite agreeing £21.4m transfer option
Loanee midfielder set to return to Fiorentina in the summer
a day ago
Variety
Ethan Hawke Lost the Oscar for ‘Training Day’ and Denzel Washington Whispered in His Ear That Losing Was Better: ‘You Don’t Want an Award to Improve Your Status’
Ethan Hawke was nominated at the 2002 Oscars for best supporting actor for his performance in Antoine Fuqua’s crime thriller “Training Day.” He lost the prize to Jim Broadbent (“Iris”), but he immediately got some much-needed perspective from his “Training Day” co-star Denzel Washington, who happened to win the Oscar that same night for best …
19 hours ago
HuffPost
Barack Obama Hits Donald Trump With A Harsh Truth About His Hometown
The former president also told "Smartless" podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes what had surprised him about the GOP.
8 hours ago
The Telegraph
New US missiles and stealth fighters in the Philippines will be crucial as China readies for war
The Pentagon is building up more bases in Luzon, the northernmost big island of The Philippines. The latest moves could have big implications, as Chinese hoarding of gold is thought by some to indicate that Beijing is preparing to move on Taiwan.
5 hours ago
Associated Press Videos
Transgender activist Henry Tse receives his new Hong Kong identity card
Hong Kong Transgender activist Henry Tse received his new Hong Kong identity card Monday morning after a yearslong legal battle to change the gender on his official document.
a day ago
Associated Press
Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister
Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country's deputy prime ministers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday confirmed the report of the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, saying that he respected the decision, and that he has already started looking for a replacement. Srettha said it was normal that some people would be upset by the reshuffle, adding that he already sent a message to Parnpree, apologizing and thanking him for his work.
a day ago
INSIDER
Israel's strike showed Iran's air defenses were 'woefully unprepared.' Here's what Tehran may do next.
Israel showed it can take out a key part of Iran's air defenses with a single missile. Iran has two leading options to upgrade its air defenses.
20 hours ago
People
Julia Fox Revisits Her Most Skin-Baring “OMG Fashun” Moments — Including That Time She Rocked a Tail! (Exclusive)
Fox is hosting E!'s upcoming competition show 'OMG Fashun' and talked PEOPLE through her own most outrageous style
a day ago
The Telegraph
Tottenham’s empty seats show north London balance of power has definitively shifted
A stark fatalism is descending on Tottenham as their season dissolves into familiar stage fright. Five minutes into the second half of a borderline chaotic derby, hundreds of home fans had still not returned to their seats. In fairness, when your stadium is so lavish that you can have your beer glasses filled from the bottom up on oak-and-copper concourses, there are decent excuses for being detained. But the half-empty stands also revealed how little even the die-hards trusted their team to rev
a day ago

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