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An average of 46,300 people annually were given PR status in the last 8 years. -AsiaOne

HDB to offer 12,000 homes over 5 years
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S'pore sinks further into deflation
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Gunmen fire on Americans' home in Indonesia
It is the latest in a string of attacks directed against foreigners in the region. -AFP
Vietnam to set up militia to protect sea borders
It has long-standing disputes with neighbours over sovereignty in the South China Sea. -AFP
Indian engineer invents device to stop rampaging elephants
Device has been designed to provide a humane alternative to sedating the animals. -AFP
21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis
Gunmen linked to a powerful politician seized 40 people, including political rivals and journalists. -AFP
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Oil prices jump as dollar weakens
A weaker greenback makes crude oil and other commodities cheaper for holders of other currencies. -AFP
China names new vice governor of central bank
Zhu Min has been tipped for a senior position at the IMF. -AFP
IMF head says world economy 'highly vulnerable'
Recovery has started but situation still fragile and dependent on policy support. -AFP
JAL seeks pension benefits cut for bailout
Revised pension plan that would see an average cut in benefits of more than 40 percent. -AFP
Sexual abuse by teachers is 'prominent'
Molestation cases by teachers 'a nationwide problem'. -China Daily/ANN
12,000 teachers earn 'fake' diplomas
Diplomas teachers earned were only recognised within the province. -China Daily/ANN
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Students will never learn out of passion for the subject. -ST
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Singapore assessing mkt before new property measures
Government to monitor the property market closely and assess market response. -Reuters
PLSE 2009 results out on Thursday
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Football: Van den Brink gets ban for contact with referee
He was handed a four-match ban after making contact with the referee during weekend match. -AFP
 
Noted translator of Chinese classics dies at 94
Among his translations were "The Dream of the Red Mansions," and Homer's "Odyssey". -AFP
S.Korea helicopter crash kills three
It smashed into the reservoir in Yeongam. -AFP
Australian search set to begin for sunken WWII wreck
They are searching for Centaur, an Australian hospital ship. -AFP
Anger builds as China mine toll rises to 104
Rescuers recovered 12 more bodies, leaving 4 miners still unaccounted for. -AFP
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Sharing a small portion of popcorn would mean consuming a day's worth of saturated fat. -Reuters
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U2 to headline Britain's Glastonbury festival
The band will take a break from a US tour to play at the arts and music event. -AFP
Steamboat, oyster omelette draw crowds
Shan Tou Shi Teochew Fish Head Seafood's fish head dishes and oyster omelette are top favourites. -ST
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