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Top 5 stories for Friday, 30 August

Here are today’s top five stories in case you missed them.

North Korea executes leader's ex

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un allegedly executed his ex-girlfriend over sex tapes. (AFP photo)
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un allegedly executed his ex-girlfriend over sex tapes. (AFP photo)

The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was among several performers put to death on pornography allegations, a South Korean newspaper reports. They were accused of selling sex tapes of themselves.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/north-korea-executes-leaders-ex-142201313.html

THIS is how you walk up to court, Serina Wee-style

Former finance manager of City Harvest Church Serina Wee struts to court in style. (Yahoo! Photo)
Former finance manager of City Harvest Church Serina Wee struts to court in style. (Yahoo! Photo)

City Harvest's former finance manager, once again, got the media falling over themselves on Friday morning to get their shots of her. If ever there was a way to walk up to the subcourts for your appearance, well, this is it.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what-is-buzzing/walk-day-court-034259024.html#more-id

8 ways to piss a Singaporean off

Man walking along a crowded walkway in Singapore. (Getty Images)
Man walking along a crowded walkway in Singapore. (Getty Images)

Singaporeans are a competitive, stoic and face-saving bunch. But that doesn’t mean we won’t snap when the wrong nerves are hit. Matador Network made a list of things that pisses Singaporeans off — check them out here.
http://yahoosg.tumblr.com/post/59743862290/8-ways-to-piss-a-singaporean-off

Britain says 'no' but US ready to act alone on Syria

Britain says 'no' to military strikes on Syria. (Getty Images)
Britain says 'no' to military strikes on Syria. (Getty Images)

British lawmakers rejected the UK government's call for punitive military strikes against the chemical-armed Syrian regime, leaving the United States to act alone. The White House said America was ready to take unilateral action even without the support from the United Nations or their allies.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/obama-act-us-best-interests-syria-despite-british-225514635.html

The A to Z of being happy: 26 simple things you can do today to improve your life

The way to become happier, is to focus on the simpler things in life. (Getty Images)
The way to become happier, is to focus on the simpler things in life. (Getty Images)

Our blogger says that being a happy person isn’t rocket science. Instead, it’s about making consistent, intentional, simple choices -- something that all of us can do. He has come up with an A to Z list of things to do in order to find happiness and fulfillment. It includes simple things such as, complain lesser and focus on what you can change rather than what you can’t.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/z-being-happy-034107023.html