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6:14 AM
Ferguson bows out as United share 10-goal epic
WEST BROMWICH, United Kingdom (AFP) - English football witnessed the end of an era on Sunday as Alex Ferguson signed off as Manchester United manager with an extraordinary 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion in his 1,500th and final game.
7:33 AM
Lack of sleep is nothing to yawn about
ONE in three people here is getting so little sleep that it is affecting his health, according to a recent editorial in the Annals, a journal by the Singapore Academy of Medicine.
7:31 AM
Video of boss abusing employee goes viral
A 17-SECOND video documenting what looks to be verbal and physical abuse inflicted on an employee by his boss in a Singapore office went viral over the weekend.
7:34 AM
Cables at Botanic Gardens, Farrer Road MRT stations replaced
POWER cables along the train tracks at the Botanic Gardens and Farrer Road MRT stations were replaced yesterday without a hitch.
7:32 AM
Changi keeps fowl-ups to a minimum
WHEN a bird comes up against an aeroplane, the result is not always pretty, sometimes even for the machine.
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
6:12 AM
In symbolic landmark, Myanmar leader heads to White House
6:09 AM
Scandals risk tainting Obama's second term
2:47 PM
Food court and fast food operators chip in to encourage tray...

Singapore

7:34 AM
Cables at Botanic Gardens, Farrer Road MRT stations replaced...
7:33 AM
Lack of sleep is nothing to yawn about
7:32 AM
Changi keeps fowl-ups to a minimum
7:31 AM
Video of boss abusing employee goes viral
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...

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

Asia

9:06 AM
China halts imports of New Zealand meat
6:10 AM
China, India PMs to discuss border dispute, trade
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

World

9:35 AM
Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's landmark...
9:21 AM
Train outage expected for days in US Northeast
9:12 AM
Top aide to Canada's prime minister resigns
6:21 AM
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
6:18 AM
Shooting death of gay man rocks New York's cradle of gay...
6:13 AM
Divorced Briton admits killing children in France
6:12 AM
In symbolic landmark, Myanmar leader heads to White House
6:09 AM
Scandals risk tainting Obama's second term
6:04 AM
Obama to discuss counterterrorism strategy
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...

Money

9:15 AM
Singapore shares open higher on Monday
9:04 AM
Japanese manufacturers' mood turns positive: Reuters poll...
6:10 AM
Yahoo to buy blog-maker Tumblr for $1.4 billion: Report
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

6:16 AM
Spurs suffer Euro agony despite Bale magic
6:16 AM
Liverpool legend Carragher bows out on high
6:15 AM
Nadal, Serena triumph in Italian Open
6:14 AM
Ferguson bows out as United share 10-goal epic
6:05 AM
Rain kings Barcelona stay on course for 100 points
6:05 AM
I want to leave PSG, says Madrid target Ancelotti
6:04 AM
South Korea's Bae captures first US PGA title
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...

Technology

6:23 AM
Mice return from a month in space
6:21 AM
Expectations high for next Xbox, due to be unveiled on Tuesday...
6:18 AM
Extreme global warming seen further away than previously thought...

Lifestyle

7:43 AM
Jessica Alba still trying to change 'sex kitten' image...
6:22 AM
Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards
6:19 AM
Star Trek sequel tops weekend box office in North America
6:17 AM
Eurovision winner gets triumphant welcome in Denmark
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