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Smugglers raise a security concern for S'pore, says ICA
SMUGGLERS are trying every which way to get increasing amounts of contraband into Singapore, and that has serious security implications for the country. Right now, the items being brought in range from cigarettes to handcuffs and replica guns - plus the... [Read more]

Letter bomb explodes in central London
LONDON - A LETTER bomb exploded in central London yesterday, injuring one woman and causing panic. The blast occurred at the London headquarters of the company that administers the British capital's traffic congestion toll, Capita. It is less than 180m from... [Read more]

A big dose of sensitivity and humility needed when dealing with our neighbours
The article by The Economist, 'Let's all bash Singapore' (ST, Feb 10), described the string of recent disputes that Singapore have with our three closest neighbours - Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. While Warren Fernandez rationalised in his article, 'What's behind 'triple... [Read more]

Big businesses go green
PARIS - SOME of the very corporations once vilified by environmentalists are choosing to go green. In one initiative, Wal-Mart Stores chief executive Lee Scott unveiled a plan challenging employees, suppliers and customers to remove non-renewable energy from their lives. 'It... [Read more]

Two fatal accidents in five months near condo - do something please
I am a resident of Springdale Condo in Upper Bukit Timah Road.On the morning of Feb 15, a fatal accident occurred just in front of the condominium. It's scary that two fatal accidents occurred within five months in the same location... [Read more]

It's a pleasure to beat the pressure
PHOTO: AP Pub-goers having a thrashing good time during a fiesty pillow fight at a Shanghai bar. More than 50 people took part in the weekend event, organised by the bar as a way for stressed-out Shanghai residents to let off... [Read more]

Poor better off, Middle-incomers puzzled
For some, it was the Great Singapore Puzzle.When the Budget was announced on Thursday, it left quite a few people scratching their heads. A few savings here, a few goodies there. Different permutations, based on age, income and housing type. But... [Read more]

Tata wins Corus with $19b bid
LONDON - INDIA'S Tata Steel is set to become the world's fifth-biggest steelmaker after winning a battle for Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus Group with a &pound6.2 billion (S$18.8 billion) offer.The battle pushed Corus' share price to seven-year highs and pitted 70-year-old Tata... [Read more]

I feel like a WHORE
Daring bus stop shoot brings Fann close to 'emotional breakdown' - it's the price of taking on more risky roles CLAD in a short skirt, Fann Wong is sitting at a bus stop, her legs wide apart.She then props one foot... [Read more]

Google gains again beat analyst forecasts
SAN FRANCISCO - GOOGLE'S fourth-quarter profit nearly tripled as the online search engine leader once again sprinted past analyst expectations, but the breathtaking growth was still not enough for investors.Google said on Wednesday that it earned US$1.03 billion (S$1.58 billion), or... [Read more]

Coaches become shooters
THEY came to Singapore to coach the national air-pistol team two years ago.But China-born Fan Xiaoping, 35, and her husband Gai Bin, 38, will soon be donning Singapore colours - as athletes.They received their citizenship a fortnight ago, and have been... [Read more]