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At least 12 people have died after two strong earthquakes hit China's south-western province of Sichuan on Monday, state media said. More than 100 people were injured in the quakes, which were felt in regional cities such as the provincial capital of Chengdu and the metropolis of Chongqing.
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Charities that carry out non-charitable activities, such as setting up business subsidiaries, will get "guidance" from the Commissioner of Charities. In its annual report, the Commissioner said it is essential that "these activities do not undermine the charity's focus and distract it from its exclusively charitable purposes".
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3 Azmin points finger at rivals
Malaysian Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali - for the first time - openly accused party insiders yesterday of masterminding the release of the gay sex video in which he allegedly appears, a move set to stoke tensions within Parti Keadilan Rakyat.
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China has thrown down the gauntlet on national 5G development, committing to spending handsomely to stay ahead in the technological race. Beijing has tasked its three major telcos with each providing 5G in at least 40 cities by year end.
OPINION
Inequality has pernicious effects, worsening poverty and other social ills. It also corrodes society's ability to generate wealth, a point important to free-market advocates, says associate editor Vikram Khanna (below).
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have tied for first place in Asia in an annual global ranking of universities. NTU moved up one position to join NUS, which retained its rank from last year. NUS was also placed 11th in the world.
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Engineering will play an important role in the next phase of Singapore's development, said Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, who encouraged more young people to be engineers or scientists. Singapore offers some of the best facilities and support for big companies and start-ups, he added at the launch of an exhibition on engineering.
BUSINESS
Facebook yesterday revealed plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra. However, it may face opposition from privacy advocates, consumer groups, regulators and lawmakers.
SPORT
Amateur cyclists are giving the thumbs up to the Singapore Cycling Federation's launch of "community-adopted" rides, which are supported by clubs through donations. The first of five races in the SCF Challenge Series was held on Sunday.
LIFE
Filipino singer Lea Salonga (above) will play a comedic but sinister seller of ghoulish meat pies in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. The Stephen Sondheim musical runs here from Nov 28 to Dec 8 at the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands.
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New ERP system
Motorists will get a new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) reader for their vehicles from next year, in preparation for the roll-out of the next generation of the ERP system. Here are five things you need to know. http://str.sg/erp2020
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An archer and her bow
National archer Contessa Loh, a junior bronze winner at the World Archery Indoor Championships in 2012, considers her equipment an extension of herself. She explains the different parts of a compound bow. http://str.sg/loh
