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Thousands questioned in widening crackdown after Singapore riot

The police have questioned nearly 4,000 foreign workers in a widening crackdown following the city-state's first riot in more than 40 years. (AFP Photo)
The police have questioned nearly 4,000 foreign workers in a widening crackdown following the city-state's first riot in more than 40 years. (AFP Photo)

The police have questioned nearly 4,000 foreign workers in a widening crackdown following the city-state's first riot in more than 40 years. Three more Indian nationals have been detained and will be charged later Wednesday with rioting, in addition to 24 of their compatriots who were charged in court a day earlier with the same offence, which is punishable by up to seven years in jail and caning. A police spokeswoman said that so far a total of 176 men had been taken to a police complex to have their statements recorded, without providing details of their nationalities.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/thousands-questioned-widening-crackdown-singapore-riot-060621419.html

Malaysia on alert for fugitive Singapore rioters, says deputy home minister

As Singaporean police continued their efforts to identify those involved in Sunday's riot in Little India, authorities in Malaysia are on the alert to ensure no suspects slipped into country. (AFP Photo)
As Singaporean police continued their efforts to identify those involved in Sunday's riot in Little India, authorities in Malaysia are on the alert to ensure no suspects slipped into country. (AFP Photo)

As Singaporean police continued their efforts to identify those involved in Sunday's riot in Little India, authorities in Malaysia are on the alert to ensure no suspects slipped into country. The country’s Deputy Home Minister said that authorities on both sides of the Causeway were constantly exchanging information on security, including blocking and detaining anyone wanted by either nation. "We have reached an accord with Singapore and Indonesia to give early warning and information on early detection of wanted criminals," he said, adding that Malaysia was doing its part to ensure no fugitives involved in Sunday's riot escaped across the border.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/malaysia-alert-fugitive-singapore-rioters-says-deputy-home-021547356.html

Singapore paper names Xi and Abe 'Asians of the Year'

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were named "Asians of the Year" for 2013 on Wednesday by Singapore’s Straits Times, which urged them to reach out to each other to avert a conflict. (Getty Images and AFP photo)
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were named "Asians of the Year" for 2013 on Wednesday by Singapore’s Straits Times, which urged them to reach out to each other to avert a conflict. (Getty Images and AFP photo)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were named "Asians of the Year" for 2013 on Wednesday by Singapore’s Straits Times, which urged them to reach out to each other to avert a conflict. "In Asia, currently, no two leaders have greater responsibility to build up their economies, protect the global commons and preserve the peace that has paved the way for Asian prosperity," the leading Southeast Asian daily said in a citation.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-paper-names-xi-abe-39-asians-39-023142265.html

In helping animals, I feel complete: Singapore monkey rescuer

Sabrina Jabbar may be just 23, but she has probably already rescued more monkeys than most people will see in their lifetime. (Yahoo Screengrab)
Sabrina Jabbar may be just 23, but she has probably already rescued more monkeys than most people will see in their lifetime. (Yahoo Screengrab)

Sabrina Jabbar may be just 23, but she has probably already rescued more monkeys than most people will see in their lifetime.Three and a half months ago, the Singaporean started devoting her life to the rescue of wild macaques under the banner of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres). Having worked with various types of monkeys at Singapore's Mandai zoo for five years, Sabrina says she can read their facial expressions and quickly detect signs a monkey is unwell.In a recent interview with Yahoo Singapore, she shares that she has felt a connection with the animals since she was young. "They are therapeutic, judgemental, hilarious, mysterious and intriguing," she says.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/in-helping-animals--i-feel-complete--singapore-monkey-rescuer-063101214.html

Obama takes selfie at Mandela memorial

US President Barack Obama might not be allowed to own an iPhone but he has clearly caught onto the word of the year: selfies. (AFP Photo)
US President Barack Obama might not be allowed to own an iPhone but he has clearly caught onto the word of the year: selfies. (AFP Photo)

US President Barack Obama might not be allowed to own an iPhone but he has clearly caught on to the word of the year: selfies. The most powerful man in the world was seen posing for the famous cellphone-self-shot along with Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Britain's David Cameron. Meanwhile, his wife Michelle Obama doesn't look too impressed.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/obama-takes-selfie-at-mandela-memorial-slideshow/

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