Tuesday #sgroundup: SMRT slammed for trying to downplay Monday’s peak hour train delay
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SMRT slammed for trying to downplay Monday's peak hour train delay
Beleaguered transport operator SMRT came under fire after attempting to downplay its 90-minute rail service failure during Monday morning's rush hour, insisting that train services were not disrupted and that trains "ran at a slower speed".
This even as commuters reported that their trains were stalled, in particular between Yew Tee and Kranji stations, for more than an hour, with others saying they did not care what the incidents were called.
What's that smell in the air, Singapore?
Singapore's dry weather has persisted to create the longest dry spell the nation-state has ever seen, with 27 days sans rain from 13 January to 8 February, and it's caused minor vegetation fires that have resulted in a slight "burning" smell in the air over the past couple of days.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/what-s-that-smell-in-the-air--singapore--035732524.html
Samsung officially unveils Galaxy S5 and new wearables at Unpacked 5
Samsung unveiled a suite of new devices at its latest launch event earlier Tuesday, calling its Galaxy S5 its "back to basics" phone, focusing on delivering capabilities that matter the most to consumers.
Among the range are three wearables -- the Gear Fit fitness band, as well as the two smart watches that were announced a day earlier -- the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/samsung-officially-unveils-galaxy-s5-wearables-unpacked-5-195031804.html
Philippines protests at South China Sea water cannon incident
The Philippines has protested strongly against China's use of a water cannon on Filipino fishermen in the disputed waters of the Scarborough Shoal, a traditional fishing ground for the Philippine locals, warning that the incident will escalate tensions.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/philippines-protests-south-china-sea-water-cannon-incident-072940222.html
Ukraine to unveil new premier, government
Ukraine is set to unveil a new Prime Minister and cabinet as top Western envoys rushed to Kiev in a bid to find a lasting solution to its ongoing fiscal crisis.
After days of carnage in its capital that led to nearly 100 people dead, protesters successfully ousted the country's pro-Moscow president Viktor Yanukovych, after he spurned a historic pact with the European Union in favour of closer ties with Russia in November last year.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ukraine-ushers-era-president-39-whereabouts-unknown-111638128.html