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The Straits Times' News In A Minute: May 16, 2014

Of 1000 consumers polled, 7 out of 10 reported a reduction of unwanted marketing messages after the launch of the Do Not Call Registry in January. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM VIDEO
Of 1000 consumers polled, 7 out of 10 reported a reduction of unwanted marketing messages after the launch of the Do Not Call Registry in January. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM VIDEO

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*Five 17-year-olds accused of vandalising the rooftop of a block of flats in Toa Payoh, face between four and nine additional charges each, mostly for criminal trespass

*Of 1000 consumers polled, 7 out of 10 reported a reduction of unwanted marketing messages after the launch of the Do Not Call Registry in January

*Close-circuit television cameras helped to solve 60 crimes of all types, and provided leads in another 220 cases since police started using the devices two years ago

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