MORNING MINUTES: What will make headlines today, Aug 28, 2015

Dr William Tan will embark on a 50-hour endurance challenge to raise funds for disadvantaged children. PHOTO: WILLIAM TAN

Good morning! Morning Minutes is a round-up of stories that will break on Aug 28 and which we think you'd be interested in.

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William Tan to embark on endurance challenge

Paralympic athlete William Tan, who has been paralysed from the waist down since the age of two, will embark on a 50-hour endurance challenge to raise funds for disadvantaged children. Dr Tan, 58, take on a 50-hour endurance challenge at hand-cycling while pulling a child in an attached chariot at Temasek Junior College. His goal is to raise $50,000 to help needy children through three organisations, including The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. - OLIVIA HO

US National Security Advisor to begin China trip

US National Security Advisor Susan Rice at the White House on July 22, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Singapore Institute of Directors event

Ms Grace Fu will give the opening address at the event. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

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