Teenage Uber passenger dies in accident on SLE
A 19-year-old female car passenger has died after an accident involving the vehicle she was in, a lorry and a van on Seletar Expressway. Police statement »
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Markets cheer Clinton in US president debate
Financial markets cheered Hillary Clinton's performance in the first US presidential debate Tuesday, with stocks and high-risk currencies staging a "relief rally" as investors hailed her as the victor over Republican rival Donald Trump. Key Asian bourses got a bounce as a confident Clinton bested her rival in the 90-minute showdown, some reversing earlier declines. Hong Kong opened up 0.5 percent but was more than 1 percent higher in the afternoon, while Seoul, Bangkok and Singapore were also up.
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S. Korea football coach Stielike warns Spurs star Son over attitude
South Korea coach Uli Stielike has slammed the attitude of Son Heung-Min, despite the attacker earning rave reviews for his match-winning performances for Tottenham in the English Premier League (EPL). Stielike rebuked the 24-year-old Son, who has scored four goals in his last two league games as Tottenham rose to second in the English Premier League table, for his "problematic" behaviour. "As many people have already seen from the stands or on television, I think his behaviour away from the field can be problematic," warned Stielike Monday as he selected Son as his first-choice front man in a 23-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Qatar and Iran next month.
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BN could win with just 35pc of votes, researcher claims
SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 — The redelineation proposed by the Election Commission (EC) could allow Barisan Nasional to keep federal power with just one in three votes based on current trends, researcher...
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Actress AnnaLynne McCord: 'I sold my body for love'
The former 90210 star has been encouraged by all the messages of support and thanks she has received from other victims.
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Uny Chiu's boyfriend may support her baby
The former Miss China is now changing her statement regarding being a single parent
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Philippines' Duterte pivots to China, Russia as investors flee
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he would seek closer economic ties with China and Russia, as the local currency and stock market extended declines following Western criticism of his deadly war on crime. The peso hit a seven-year low to the dollar on Monday and foreign investors pulled out from local shares for a 23rd straight day, which analysts said was due to growing uncertainty over Duterte's handling of what has been one of Asia's best-performing economies in recent years. "I will open trade alliances with Russia and China so all you other investors, just go.
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'Pokemon Go' fervor has cooled, but the game isn't dead yet
Does "Pokemon Go" have a second act? The mobile phone app was an instant hit when it debuted in July. Crowds stampeded after a Vaporeon in Central Park and people fell off cliffs playing it in ...
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Julia Roberts and husband all loved-up at kid's soccer game
The Pretty Woman star and cameraman Danny Moder have been married for 14 years.
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Australia softens 'backpacker tax' after outcry
Australia on Tuesday watered down plans for a "backpacker tax" on foreigners on working holidays, after an outcry from farmers and tourism operators. Some 600,000 backpackers travel to Australia every year, many of them finding work picking fruit, and farmers had complained bitterly that the tax could affect labour supply at harvest time. "We recognise absolutely the important part that backpackers play in the overall tourism industry," Treasurer Scott Morrison told reporters in Canberra.
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Police vest, samurai swords seized in ganja plant raid against actor, others
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Police have deepened their probe into three friends in custody following the seizure of potted ganja plants and a cache of weapons at a bungalow in Jalan Ampang Ulu on...
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I wore the helmet of America’s most expensive war machine and there's nothing quite like it
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The F-35 Lightning II is without doubt one of the most intricate weapons...
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The Last Black Moon Until 2019 Will Rise In the Sky on Friday Night
Get ready for some excellent stargazing.
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Two Philippine airliners abort flights due to problems
A Philippine passenger jet heading to Japan was forced to turn back Monday after smoke was detected in the aircraft, while the wheel of a second plane caught fire after it aborted taking off from a separate airport, an aviation official said. The first incident involved a Philippine Airlines flight to Haneda which had just taken off from Manila, said Eric Apolonio, spokesman for the civil aviation authority. PAL said there was no panic and the passengers all disembarked safely and would travel to Japan on another aircraft.
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5 Ways Chia Seeds Will Help You Lose Weight
From fighting fat to lowering your chances of overeating, there are several ways in which chia seeds contribute to a slimmer, healthier you. More protein makes you feel fuller longer, so you'll have less desire to snack in excess or overeat. More protein also contributes to lean muscle mass, which will help with your exercise regimen, too.
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Most Singaporeans would choose Tharman as the next Prime Minister: survey
Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is the clear favourite of Singaporeans to succeed Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore’s next Prime Minister, a survey conducted by market research consultancy Blackbox shows. According to the poll commissioned by Yahoo Singapore, 69 per cent of all 897 respondents said they would support Tharman as a candidate to be prime minister. The 59-year-old led three other men who emerged as possible contenders: fellow DPM Teo Chee Hean (34 per cent), Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat (25 per cent) and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Chan Chun Sing (24 per cent).
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Disgruntled Ronaldo eyes more records at Dortmund
Disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo could make more Champions League history on Tuesday as his Real Madrid side look to end their losing streak at Borussia Dortmund. A hat-trick for Ronaldo in Dortmund, who was left fuming after being substituted on Saturday, would see him become the first player to score 100 European goals. Real coach Zinedine Zidane subbed Ronaldo for the final 20 minutes of Saturday's 2-2 Spanish league draw at Las Palmas.
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Woman Gets $5,000 Delivery from Domino's
And for being honest, she gets free pizza for a year!
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Emulate Selangor’s freedom of information law, C4 tells Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — Penang should review its Freedom of Information (FOI) law to follow Selangor’s implementation, said Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) founding director...
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Minister: Don’t prejudge go-kart accident, probe underway
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 ― Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh today urged parties not to speculate on the recent go-kart accident in Pahang that claimed two lives. He said this...
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Lawyers: Fatal go-kart race organisers can be sued, charged
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The family of two spectators who were killed at a go-kart race organised by a local university can file civil suits against the event organisers for negligence, lawyers...
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