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December 23, 2008 Tuesday
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THE 180 Bangladeshi workers who were abandoned at their Tagore Lane living quarters may soon be paid.

Employer Tipper Corp told The Straits Times it has received instructions from the Manpower Ministry to pay the workers within the next two weeks.

A spokesman for the company said it 'is bound to pay the salaries' and it will pay the full outstanding amount.

 
When pills offer no relief

THAT pill you pop for your headache could be making it worse, says a new study of 584 patients which suggests that people may be overusing pain medication, to their detriment.

Online hunt for Mas Selamat?

THE hunt for Singapore's most wanted criminals, such as escaped terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari, could soon move to some of the world's most popular websites such as YouTube and Facebook.

X'mas XXL

CLUNY Road is one of the poshest streets in Singapore, but none of the private homes there inspire awe quite like that of Mr Leonard Francis.

The house features what is likely Singapore's most lavish display of Christmas decorations.

An $8,000 nativity scene, forged by Italian statue-makers, graces the front lawn, a life-sized Santa and his reindeer sit on the roof and the entire property is awash in light.

   
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