Thursday's #sgroundup: Gunman killed after shooting at US university
Here are today's top trending stories in cased you missed them.
Police: Gunman killed after shooting at FSU
Florida State University police fatally shot a gunman at the campus library early Thursday in a shooting that left three others wounded as hundreds studying inside the library fled or took cover in panic.
Officers confronted the gunman and ordered him to drop his weapon, but he fired one shot at them and they unleashed a volley of shots, Tallahassee Police spokesman Dave Northway said.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dangerous-situation-reported-florida-state-062221222.html?linkId=10644860
Chart of the Day: Private home leasing up 15.2% in 3Q as expats swarm to Singapore
Even amid escalating costs.
Unlike the sluggish residential sales market, the leasing market was buoyant in the third quarter of 2014.
According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), leasing volume of private residential properties reached a new record of 17,775 cases, registering a quarterly increase of 15.2% or an 11.0% growth YoY. Over the first nine months of this year, there were a total of 46,632 leases inked, 8.7% higher than last year’s 42,899 leases recorded over the same period.
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/chart-day-private-home-leasing-020500221.html?linkId=10643719
Singapore seek Suzuki Cup win at glitzy new home
Defending champions Singapore will make their long awaited bow at their glitzy new National Stadium on Sunday as they kick-off their bid for a record extending fifth Suzuki Cup title against tournament favourites Thailand.
The 55,000 seat venue -- the centrepiece of Singapore's $1 billion Sports Hub -- opened in June but the soccer team had been forced to keep playing on the artificial turf at the 5,000 seat Jalan Besar Stadium.
https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/preview-soccer-singapore-seek-suzuki-cup-win-glitzy-065114720--sow.html
First Look: Jubilee baby scrapbook and photo frame gifts
A SG50Baby scrapbook and photo frame were two of the items in the upcoming Jubilee gift pack unveiled on Thursday (20 Nov) by the National Population and Talent Division.
The scrapbook and frame will come with stickers, which parents can use to customise their frame and book.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/jubilee-baby-scrapbook-and-photo-frame-gifts-085439564.html
Singapore leader commends Noy, Xi meeting
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong commended President Aquino on his recent meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, saying that China’s willingness to communicate with the Philippines on the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) would be a good start for the two countries to settle their differences.
Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda told reporters the topic was among those raised by Lee following “The World in 2015” gala dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore Tuesday evening.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-leader-commends-noy-xi-000000462.html
