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  • UAE Singapore discuss global development

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore have held talks over international development. The talks were held between UAE's minister for international cooperation and development, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid al-Qasimi and visiting Singaporean minister for foreign affairs K. Shanmugam and his delegation. Both sides discussed ways to support efforts in international development, stimulating the ...

  • Hong Kong tourist dies five days after metal archway fell on him

    A Hong Kong tourist died on Tuesday after a metal archway fell on him at the grounds of the 2013 Audi Fashion Festival last week. His parents, who appeared to be in their 70s according to Chinese paper Lianhe Wanbao, and younger brother had rushed over from Hong Kong the night they received news of the accident. But as the man's condition worsened, the family decided to take the ...

  • 4 passengers hurt when driver cut into bus path

    Yeap, whose action was caught by a camera on the bus, was fined $1,000. A bus passenger needed surgery after falling on his head. -- ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI ...

  • Greenback hits 10-month high against Singdollar

    THE United States dollar has risen rapidly against the Singapore dollar, up from $1.23 to $1.26 in the last two weeks alone. Experts say the greenback's quickfire surge against a range of currencies, including Singapore's, reflects the booming US stock market as well as fresh hopes the Federal Reserve will soon slow its stimulus measures. A stimulus slowdown will lift the US dollar, ...

  • LTA evaluating proposals for satellite-based ERP

    A satellite-based ERP system would do away with the need to erect large physical gantries, said Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew last week. Each ERP gantry costs between $1.5 million and $2 million to build. -- ST PHOTO: LIM SIN ...


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10,000 BC

10,000 BC

In 10,000 BC, disaster specialist Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) reimagines prehistory to his own liking in telling the adventure of a noble primitive with great cheekbones and stylish dreds who sets out to be reunited with his love, who has bee ... ...

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  • Microsofts Xbox One game console curbs on used games

    A LONG-RUMOURED addition to Microsoft's upcoming game console was announced yesterday morning - causing a stir among gamers and retailers here. The Xbox One is slated for release here later this year and will boast sharper graphics and a Blu-ray drive. But, controversially, it will have one feature that current games consoles do not have: It will limit the use of pre-owned games. ...

  • SJI International bags Top in the World awards for IGCSE exams

    THREE 16-year-old students broke new ground for St Joseph's Institution International (SJII) this month by winning four Top in the World awards for last November's International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams. Pham Minh Tue from Vietnam received the award for additional mathematics, while Singaporean Juan Ru Hoong won for international mathematics. Joshua ...

  • Employee abuse video Ministry probing software company

    The Manpower Ministry (MOM) is investigating the software company at the centre of an alleged employee abuse scandal. The ministry said in a statement last night that its labour relations officers yesterday met the worker filmed in a video circulated on YouTube which apparently showed him being hit by his supervisor at Encore eServices. -- PHOTO: SCREEN CAPTURE FROM ...

  • Singapore embarks on 10-year study on dementia and depression

    A 10-year study on dementia and depression is being carried out to gauge if loneliness or living alone increases the risks of such mental health problems among the elderly. -- ST FILE PHOTO: DESMOND ...

  • Motorcycle theft suspect nabbed in Jurong Lake with the help of police K-9 unit

    Police on Wednesday, arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a case of motorcycle theft. Officers from Clementi Police Division were conducting a roadblock along Boon Lay Way at about 3am, when they saw the suspect abandoning a motorcycle after he spotted them. He fled towards Jurong Lake but was caught hiding among some shrubs, after a search was conducted with the help of dogs from the ...

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