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Top Stories Schools of death WENCHUAN COUNTY: Troops finally trek into Ground Zero CHENGDU: Jittery residents staying outdoors MIANYANG: 18,600 trapped MIANZHU: 6,000 trapped BEICHUAN COUNTY: 5,000 dead DUJIANGYAN: 900 trapped 50,000 soldiers mobilised for disaster relief Singapore companies close for building checks This time, China responds swiftly Bourses only mildly shaken Sichuanese club starts relief fund Offers of help from abroad Singapore Chances are that illegal hawker is a foreigner Caught twice, but he still takes a risk $25m each for blindness, schizophrenia research Special role for 2 NSmen Smaller cohort, but universities getting more applications SBS Transit drivers can now work till they are 65 Beat the rice woes Red Cross acts to stop misuse of emblem New scholarship to give weaker students a chance More schools to offer direct admission 4 firms to help 'future schools' tap cutting-edge IT Maid jailed for illegal money-lending Navy bids adieu to six boats Repeat offender who targeted children gets 2 years' jail, 8 strokes Ex-physiotherapist gets 15-month term, caning for molesting patient Man sued by firm bearing his name Cases down, but more of those ill caught deadly virus This year's worst-hit victim back in school Money SIA profits down only 4% despite costly fuel Delivery of A380s delayed again by two to three months GIC invests $549m in US energy firm Wilmar's first-quarter profits soar 590% to $471m Modest share gains as oil prices retreat slightly Directors' Trades Hang Seng rises as traders shrug off earthquake jitters Former MHA complex up for office lease Higher fuel costs cause drop in ComfortDelGro's profits SMEs can thrive in tough times, says venture capitalist HSBC economist tips inflation at 6% this year Pre-school that's serious about child's play Minimal quake damage What are some tourism-linked courses? IEA trims oil demand forecast for fourth month Turmoil in markets is easing, says Fed chief US retail sales dip 0.2% on slump in car purchases World Tweaking embryo's genes leads to outcry Strong Asia focus in Aussie budget World Quickly US airline sued for seating man in toilet Beer all buckled up in car, but not the child Blood clots in legs linked to air pollution: Study Swiss bank sued over ties with Iran Russian President in Putin's pincer grip First South Asian woman to be city mayor in Britain Top judge models new robes Review A logically confusing decision Quake: China well prepared Why disaster diplomacy won't work in Myanmar The neural Buddhists Russia and Japan paper over their differences The Sarkozy presidency: From glitz to gaffes	Sports Singapore's early 'winner' Suddenly stronger Federer hopes for a happy birthday at the Olympics Games Snips Taufik heads cast for S'pore Open BWF admits Cup's format needs changing Sasi waives right to have 'B' urine sample tested Prelude to a letdown Fergie is England's Manager of the Year Zenit have a Rangers obstacle course to ace Soccer Shorts Sorenstam to call it a day at the end of the season Celtics - Kings of road now roadkill Batsman banned two years over bookie link Use S'pore Triathlon to scout talent: Teo Bowlers' Hall of Fame Sports World TV times Results ST Forum If they're old enough to defend Singapore... Skinflint S'pore Inc, sardine-packed trains P1 priority: Exclusively S'poreans Seat-belt study should not take so long in First-World S'pore Skills upgrade message is meant for all workers Insert graciousness into URA's grace period AG spokesman wasn't commenting on case Life Movies Popcorn pleasers Made for Dempsey fans short cuts Thai ballerina of mayhem Sinema re-screens hot films Angel stays grounded Night sees scary things top 10 movies Life News Q up for cheap tickets Sun, sea and art Life Buzz Red Cliff cliffhanger Marie Digby's 20 minutes to fame buzzing...	Life Events Life! Events Asia Tourist city Jaipur hit by 7 bombs in 12 mins 2-Korea divide 'will disappear one day' South-east Asia Aid items turning up for sale in Yangon markets More relief supplies from S'pore Fuel-price protests a test for Jakarta govt Malaysia Sabah MPs threaten revolt against ruling coalition