Russia's announcement that the Damascus regime has agreed to attend an international peace conference on the Syrian crisis has been met by scepticism among the fractured opponents of President Bashar
SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 20, 2013SMRT will embark on a full-scale inspection of the entire North-South and East-West lines to detect any potential rail cracks. More »
- AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 20, 2013
The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has stopped the sale of a brand of tapioca balls commonly used to make Taiwan bubble tea in Singapore. In a More »
- Organisers unveil 2013 Miss Universe Singapore finalists Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 20, 2013
To kick off this year's Miss Universe Singapore pageant, 15 of the 16 finalists were unveiled to the media on Saturday. More »
- Man apologises for slapping co-worker in viral video taken by SIM stud … Yahoo! Newsroom - Sun, May 19, 2013
A clip of a man hitting an office worker – who appears to be an employee under his supervision - has gone viral in Singapore, sparking outrage and calls for the More »
- Former president Nathan urges more Singaporeans to volunteer Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, May 16, 2013
“People need to feel compassion,” says former president of Singapore, S R Nathan. “Problems will always be there. You can always throw money but that will not be More »
- Teo Ho Pin presses WP's Sylvia Lim for answers Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, May 16, 2013
Worker's Party Chairman Sylvia Lim has challenged Dr Teo Ho Pin to make a report to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) if he believes that the WP had More »
- Singapore kindness mascot Singa the Lion quits Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
Almost every Singaporean recalls growing up with Singa the Lion reminding you to let people exit the train first before boarding and to give up your seat to the More »
- Singapore appoints Bernd Stange as national football coach Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
Former East Germany national coach Bernd Stange has been named as Singapore's new national team coach. More »
- Emails revealed in City Harvest trial: 'We are just instruments to make … Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
More evidence emerged on the third day of the City Harvest leaders' misappropriation trial Monday, where former finance managers Serina Wee and Sharon Tan, who are More »
- Malaysian opposition party 'very concerned' over arrest of 21 Malaysians … Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
Malaysia's Democratic Action Party has requested a meeting with the Singapore High Commission in Malaysia to discuss the fate of the 21 Malaysians arrested on More »
- Khaw Boon Wan and Sylvia Lim clash in fiery debate over AIM deal Yahoo! Newsroom - Tue, May 14, 2013
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan’s ministerial statement in Parliament on Monday, which touched on town councils and the PAP-owned Action Information More »
- Khaw defends town councils' political links Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 13, 2013
"Town Councils fulfill a political purpose. Town Councils are not a public service," said Khaw in Parliament where questions were raised over the Ministry of More »
- Singapore police accessed Shane Todd's hard drive, inquiry hears Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 13, 2013
The coroner's inquiry into the demise of U.S. researcher Shane Todd began on Monday with state counsel saying the post mortem found his death to be consistent with More »
- Singapore ‘lunchtime hero’ skips daily meals to bring food to needy Yahoo! Newsroom - Mon, May 13, 2013
When the clock strikes for lunch, Tan Choon Kiang slips out of his office at the Land Transport Authority in central Singapore and quietly makes his way east. But More »
- What do Singapore women really want? Yahoo! Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013
A recent regional survey conducted by Singapore-based dating agency, Lunch Actually revealed that character and confidence are the factors that instantly attract More »
- This Singaporean wants one-way ticket to Mars Yahoo! Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013
This 53-year-old male Singaporean is on a mission to Mars. He is among 78,000 so far (and counting) to have applied to leave Earth forever and seek a new life on More »
- Police warn nine persons over Merlion ‘protest’ Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, May 9, 2013
The police have issued warnings to nine persons who participated in the Merlion protest on Wednesday night, according to a statement posted on their Facebook page. More »
- MP Zainudin apologises for ‘offensive’ quote Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, May 9, 2013
Member of Parliament Zainudin Nordin has drawn flak for posting on his Facebook page a fantasy author’s quote equating gang rape to the exercise of democracy. More »
- COE prices end mixed Yahoo! Newsroom - Thu, May 9, 2013
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices ended mixed in the bidding exercise on Wednesday. More »
- ‘Sticker Lady’ Samantha Lo sentenced to 240 hours of community service Yahoo! Newsroom - Wed, May 8, 2013
Singapore's "Sticker Lady", Samantha Lo, was sentenced on Wednesday to serve 240 hours of community service, or roughly the equivalent of 30 working days, within a More »
- How to build a more gracious (and happier) Singapore SingaporeScene - Wed, May 22, 2013
I think there’s a link between the way we use elevators and how gracious our society is. Allow me to explain. For modern elevators, the “door close” button is a lie More »
- Boyfriend proposes in underwater scuba diving treasure hunt Shine On - Tue, May 21, 2013
Here at Shine, we've covered some pretty unique marriage proposals. Some have been smashing success stories -- some others, not so much. But rarely do we hear about More »
- PUB video teaches Singaporeans how to shower SingaporeScene - Mon, May 20, 2013
It's been busy at work, it's been busy at school, your body is sticky and needs water to cool, a five-minute shower is all you need, so let's all dance to a shower More »
- Best and worst sugar substitutes Fit to Post Health - Fri, May 17, 2013
Sugar has earned a bad reputation for being bad for your heart, your brain and your waistline. Because of this, there have been many attempts to market sugar More »
- Why go through a preventive double mastectomy? Fit to Post Health - Fri, May 17, 2013
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie announced she has had both her breasts removed in February to reduce her high genetic risk of breast cancer. The surgery, called More »
- Top 8 lucrative routes for taxi drivers Taxi Talk - Fri, May 17, 2013
For a taxi driver, a key survival skill is knowing where to find customers. As far as possible, a driver should know the routes at his or her fingertips. Hence, in More »
- Singa the “will-he, won’t-he” Lion SingaporeScene - Fri, May 17, 2013
For three decades he smiled and waved at Singaporeans from his spot on billboards, posters and brochures. He was dedicated to his task of making Singapore a kinder, More »
- Top five career moves for Singa the Lion SingaporeScene - Thu, May 16, 2013
There’s nothing quite like death to make a point. Even when it comes to telling Singaporeans how ungracious they are. Call it clever marketing or whatever, More »
- What health tip we can all agree on Fit to Post Health - Tue, May 14, 2013
Just by looking at the physical differences of people around you, it's pretty clear that we are all different. That's why there can be few fixed "rules" for what More »
- Don’t use these 10 phrases in a conversation SingaporeScene - Tue, May 14, 2013
A good friend of mine (I’ll call him Peter) once confided in me that he was having serious communication issues with his girlfriend (I’ll call her Anne). Every day, More »
- COMMENT: Should foreigners be allowed to protest in Singapore? SingaporeScene - Fri, May 10, 2013
Singapore has been no stranger to non-Singaporean protests; in recent years we have seen migrant workers participate in collective action in response to alleged More »
- Case of young wife’s gruesome murder grips China What’s buzzing? - Fri, May 10, 2013
The husband was young, rich, drove expensive cars and lived the high life. His wife was just 22, and the beautiful mother of his four-month old baby daughter. The More »
- Beware of the vague symptoms of ovarian cancer Fit to Post Health - Fri, May 10, 2013
Ovarian cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer” because of its lack of specific symptoms, is striking more women in Singapore, with its incidence doubling in More »
- Another Brazilian survives accidental spear gun strike Daily Buzz - Thu, May 9, 2013
Brazil might soon become the land of horrendous spear gun accidents and miraculous survivals. For the second time in the past month, a Brazilian survived the pierce More »
- Bail set at $8 million for kidnap suspect; prosecutor may seek death p … The Lookout - Thu, May 9, 2013
[Updated 4:30 p.m. ET] CLEVELAND, Ohio—A judge set bail at $8 million at a brief hearing Thursday for Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man accused of kidnapping and More »
- Mothers’ Day tribute: 6 tales of mothers in Singapore Taxi Talk - Thu, May 9, 2013
Mr M, 47, was a former senior sales and marketing manager at an electronics MNC for nine years before he was retrenched in 2009. Married with a wife and twin More »
- Mothers’ Day tribute: Six inspiring tales of mothers in Singapore Taxi Talk - Thu, May 9, 2013
Mr M, 47, was a former senior sales and marketing manager at an electronics MNC for nine years before he was retrenched in 2009. Married with a wife and twin More »
- Mother’s Day tribute: Six inspiring tales of mothers in Singapore Taxi Talk - Thu, May 9, 2013
Mr M, 47, was a former senior sales and marketing manager at an electronics MNC for nine years before he was retrenched in 2009. Married with a wife and twin More »
- Think your boss is bad? At least he doesn’t make you crawl on your knees … Shine On - Thu, May 9, 2013
Chinese companies are not exactly known for being a bastion of outstanding employee treatment. So when we hear about a Chinese cosmetic company that made its More »
- Singapore luxury property: A dormant market worth exploring Property Blog - Wed, May 8, 2013
According to Boston Consulting Group’s 2012 Global Wealth Report, Singapore has the world’s highest density of millionaire households at 17.1% or 188,000 More »
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- French troops in Niger raid, jihadists vow new attacks AFP News
French special forces and local troops raided an army base in northern Niger, ending a hostage seizure by Islamist fighters who had staged twin suicide bombings that killed at least 20 people.
- IMF chief avoids charges in French payout scandal AFP News
IMF chief Christine Lagarde avoided immediate charges but was named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her for two days over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was
- Nigeria rescues women, children held by Boko Haram AFP News
Nigerian authorities said they freed three women and six children abducted by Islamist extremist group Boko Haram as part of an ongoing military operation targeting the extremists.
(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
- 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
Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes
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 Sunday. Though the ending of the premiere couldn’t have been more perfect, the 29-year-old Chen said the beginning was quite “nerve-wrecking” as it was marred by technical glitches.
Water Wally and Singapore’s campaign obsession
The schoolboy, the hawker auntie, the young lady and the taxi uncle – the spasms began as soon as Water Wally popped up in the background, lurking in the corner of every frame. First shocked, then jubilant, they found their … Continue reading →
Woman confronted London attackers to deflect danger
A woman who challenged knife-wielding assailants suspected of hacking to death a British soldier in London on Wednesday said she intervened because "it was better having them (the weapons) aimed on one person".
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