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Jeraldine is entitled to her views as we ALL are. Why? Because the internet, and democracy is such that ALL views should be heard freely. But it is for this token, this Freedom of Speech, that the internet MUST…

Singapore News Headlines

  • United States to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace
    United States to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace

    By Mark Felsenthal, Hamid Shalizi and Dylan Welch WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) - The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan, where U.S.-led …

  • Mali government, Tuaregs sign ceasefire accord AFP News
    Mali government, Tuaregs sign ceasefire accord

    The Mali government and Tuareg rebels signed a ceasefire accord Tuesday paving the way for presidential elections in the troubled west African state next month. …

  • US to talk to Taliban as they open Qatar office AFP News
    US to talk to Taliban as they open Qatar office

    US envoys will launch talks this week with the Taliban, officials announced Tuesday, in a tentative first step towards finding a negotiated escape from the decade-long Afghan war. …

  • Russia's Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad Reuters
    Russia's Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad

    By Andrew Osborn and Maria Golovnina ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Russia's Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad …

  • New MDA licensing rules: Finding a way forward

    New MDA licensing rules: Finding a way forward

    New MDA licensing rules: Finding a way forward

    COMMENT More than 2 weeks since the announcement of new Internet regulations, the public is still none the wiser. Even foreigners and foreign organisations which might be affected by the new rules are still trying to understand the licensing regime. … Continue reading →

  • Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia

    Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia

    Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia

    Singapore urged Indonesia on Monday to take "urgent measures" to tackle its forest fires as severe air pollution blown from Sumatra island choked the densely populated city-state.

  • Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem

    Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem

    Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem

    Smog from forest fires in Indonesia stayed at unhealthy levels in Singapore on Tuesday as the two neighbours blamed each other for the seasonal problem.