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9:11 PM
Elderly citizens still a majority in pedestrian deaths
Despite efforts by the authorities to bring down the number of fatal traffic accidents involving the elderly in recent years, statistics show otherwise.
5:09 PM
N. Korea test-fires another short-range missile: Official
SEOUL (AFP) - North Korea on Sunday test-fired a short-range missile off its east coast, its fourth in two days, a Seoul official said.
9:39 PM
Thousands rally against nuclear power in Taiwan
TAIPEI (AFP) - Thousands of Taiwanese marched through the capital Taipei on Sunday urging the government to halt construction of a nearly completed nuclear power plant, citing the Japanese atomic crisis.
2:47 PM
Food court and fast food operators chip in to encourage tray returning
Seventeen major food court and fast food operators are joining efforts to encourage a tray return culture in Singapore.
3:05 PM
Sunright tapioca balls found to have traces of unapproved additive, says AVA
AN unapproved food additive has led to the recall of a brand of tapioca balls that may be used in desserts and drinks here like bubble tea.
9:51 PM
Chinese premier makes India first stop in maiden trip
NEW DELHI (AFP) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in India on Sunday on the first stop of his maiden foreign trip, weeks after a border dispute was rekindled by alleged Chinese troop incursions in a disputed region.
10:04 PM
Factory owner barred from leaving Bangladesh
9:05 PM
DBS Marina Regatta: Indonesians are overall men's champs,...
8:57 PM
Horse racing: Military Attack captures $3 million SIA Cup
9:15 PM
Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco

Singapore

12:48 AM
US pathologist to testify via video-link at inquiry into...
11:37 PM
Bank officer arrested after $500,000 in cash goes missing
9:11 PM
Elderly citizens still a majority in pedestrian deaths
3:05 PM
Sunright tapioca balls found to have traces of unapproved...
2:47 PM
Food court and fast food operators chip in to encourage tray...
9:01 AM
Help for 2,000 former drug offenders
9:00 AM
50,000 in the thick of navy 'battle'
9:00 AM
Some tall trees being replaced to reduce risks
9:00 AM
'Give Malaysians arrested in Singapore a second chance...
9:00 AM
Odd-shaped house for sale below valuation
8:59 AM
99% pre-school attendance is not good enough
8:59 AM
It now costs $262,000 for an Australian degree
8:59 AM
Matilda Portico? HDB gets into the name game

SE Asia

6:00 PM
Second Vietnamese TV provider drops CNN and BBC
5:59 PM
Bold action, big money needed to curb Asia floods
4:42 PM
Death toll rises to 12 in Indonesia mine collapse
3:20 PM
Philippines waiting for Taiwan anger to cool
6:08 AM
Myanmar leader starts landmark US visit

Asia

11:40 PM
Bangladesh ban rallies for a month in wake of violence
10:18 PM
Taiwan seeks joint investigation into fisherman's death...
10:04 PM
Factory owner barred from leaving Bangladesh
9:51 PM
Chinese premier makes India first stop in maiden trip
9:39 PM
Thousands rally against nuclear power in Taiwan
7:33 PM
Pakistan holds repeat election in Karachi despite killing
7:23 PM
Sailor dies during Sri Lanka victory parade
6:29 PM
Circus act at first anniversary of Tokyo Sky Tree
5:35 PM
Afghanistan's Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid...
5:09 PM
N. Korea test-fires another short-range missile: Official
4:46 PM
Imran Khan blames rival for killing senior party member
3:24 PM
Japan defends PM aide's surprise N. Korea trip
3:22 PM
S. Korea slams N. Korea's 'provocative' missile...
3:18 PM
China investigates N. Korea boat hijack claim: Official
2:32 PM
Chinese premier Li Keqiang heads to India to boost ties
12:28 PM
Greying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older...
11:35 AM
Japan's elderly not acting their age
11:16 AM
China police billions spell profit opportunity
6:09 AM
Gunmen kill Khan party woman politician in Pakistan

World

2:02 AM
Dubai labourers stage rare strike for more pay
1:52 AM
The Times foreign editor 'Rick' Beeston dies, age 50...
1:25 AM
Algeria censors papers for reporting president in 'coma...
1:03 AM
AP CEO calls phone records seizure unconstitutional
12:59 AM
Russian TV: American accused of spying flies out
12:39 AM
Egypt's Morsi rules out talks as hostage video appears...
12:04 AM
Damaged trains being removed from wreck site
11:53 PM
Official: US driver likely had medical condition
11:45 PM
Mice, gerbils perish in Russia space flight
7:56 PM
France in talks with US, Israel to buy drones: Defence minister...
5:12 PM
Kuwait deports 'hundreds' of expats for traffic...
3:37 PM
Winning ticket for $743 million Powerball lottery sold...
2:12 PM
Fiji turns to Russia, China amid strained regional ties
12:30 PM
Lotto fever strikes US as jackpot swells
11:11 AM
France's disgraced ex-minister abandons re-election bid...
11:08 AM
Investigators examine fractured rail in Connecticut train crash...
11:05 AM
Al-Jazeera in big gambit with planned US launch
11:01 AM
Alzheimer's leaves bilingual victims stranded in Canada...
6:23 AM
New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines...
6:21 AM
Alaska volcano shoots lava up hundreds of metres
6:21 AM
Up to 60 injured after car drives into US parade
6:17 AM
French president signs gay marriage bill into law
6:13 AM
Thousands join anti-austerity march in Rome
6:09 AM
Pope urges ethical behaviour in public life

Money

11:29 PM
Google boss defends British tax affairs
10:27 PM
German minister calls EU move on China solar 'grave mistake...
10:25 PM
Thai financial ministry satisfied with recent baht weakness...
11:36 AM
EU, China have much to lose if trade war breaks out: Analysts...
11:22 AM
Unemployment casts long shadow over EU summit
11:21 AM
Japan's economic rebound a recipe for Europe?

Sports

1:01 AM
Football: Arsenal finish 4th in EPL, deny Tottenham Champions...
12:27 AM
Golf: Graeme McDowell tames Thongchai Jaidee to win first World...
11:49 PM
Tennis: Rafael Nadal outclasses Roger Federer in Rome Masters...
11:40 PM
Football: Carlo Ancelotti won't coach Paris St Germain next...
10:02 PM
Tennis: Serena Williams triumphs on the clay of Rome
9:05 PM
DBS Marina Regatta: Indonesians are overall men's champs,...
8:57 PM
Horse racing: Military Attack captures $3 million SIA Cup
4:14 PM
Badminton: Gu Juan is S'pore's lone winner in 4-1...
10:23 AM
Fergie's last stand highlights final day at Manchester...
8:22 AM
England's Hodgson frustrated as stars go west
6:22 AM
Federer to renew rivalry with Nadal in Rome final
6:19 AM
Frenchman Clichy signs four-year deal with Manchester City
6:16 AM
Table tennis: Tensions put aside as North Korea beat South for...
6:13 AM
Galatasaray celebrate Turkish title with victory
6:12 AM
Victorious Atletico fans party in Madrid
6:06 AM
Tearful Beckham bids farewell to Paris before...

Lifestyle

9:15 PM
Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco
7:45 PM
Gatsby star Carey Mulligan swaps flapper dresses for duffel...
4:44 PM
Film version of The Great Gatsby fails to make the cut with book...
1:10 PM
Beatles' guitar auctioned to the tune of $513k
11:03 AM
Diners may find themselves hit with high corkage fees
11:01 AM
Emotional support the key for women undergoing mastectomies...
11:01 AM
Boxed surprises: Subscription boxes offer up myriad goodies...
11:00 AM
Singa's 'resignation' highlights mascots'...
10:57 AM
Apps, websites help play tour guide for travellers
8:23 AM
Catching Fire dampened but not drowned at Cannes
6:45 AM
Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest
6:18 AM
Trainspotting's Welsh gets Twitter 'Filthy' for...