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- Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Glaring error in history textbook goes unnoticed for 7 years
The textbook has been approved by the Ministry of Education for use since 2006. -Edvantage
- Celebrities pledge no to shark fin
- 'Wage shock therapy' will not work: PM Lee
- NParks to trap and rehabilitate stray dogs in Ang Mo Kio
- New rule to protect maids from high-rise falls
- Karting a hit at AsiaOne Adventure Race 2012
- PM Lee on leave from May 1 - 6
- NEA issues heavy rain alert, flash floods may occur
- Iggy's, Singapore, is best restaurant in Asia and 26th in world
- Latvia's Foreign Minister in Singapore for official visit
Water miracle for man with skin allergy
"I bathed with the well water at home and the problem gradually went away," said Man. -The Star/ANN
- Malaysian tourism minister to lead 500 in bicycle ride
- Barisan leaders take Anwar and Azmin to task
- 'They would not stop hitting me'
- 'New evidence' emerges of Anwar and Azmin instigating charge
- Malaysia's minimum wage set at $330
- Anwar denies instigating Bersih supporters
- Malaysia's Najib weathers protest, may still call early poll
- Be prepared for tsunamis, residents in west coast warned
- Chief Minister admits giving money to Pas supporters
Four bodies found in Australian home
Detectives said they went to the premises after a relative expressed concern and found the bodies inside. -AFP
- Australia to declare Hells Angels a criminal outfit: Report
- Corrupt guards helped inmates get drugs for parties : DG
- Korean pleads not guilty over US college shootings
- Drug addict abuses wife to get money
- Contractor found dead with gun shot wound
- Pregnant woman given police warning for assisting loanshark
- British spy 'likely died from poison or suffocation'
- Two Russians arrested in Indonesia over drugs
- 'Just sentence me to death'
Indonesia keeps US beef ban amid mad cow fears
Indonesia suspended US imports of boned meat and innards on April 26. -AFP
- Illegal drugs consumed by 5 million Indonesians as of 2012: NGO
- Thousands of labourers to join May Day rallies in Indonesia
- Baby's body found in Nagano Pref. river
- Western media should be more professional
- Police arrest 84 in East Timor May Day protest
- Children and baby among 13 killed in Indonesia bus fire
- 56-year-old man files request to disown 'sons'
- Philippines appeals for US help in building armed forces
- Japan 'Cove' town plans dolphin park
Dutch 'cannabis card' roll-out draws mixed response
New Dutch laws to stub out the sale of cannabis to foreign dope tourists were promptly breached by a prominent coffee shop in Maastricht. -AFP
- Sarkozy rules out Bayrou as prime minister
- Rupert Murdoch 'not fit' to run big company: UK lawmakers
- Anti-austerity anger sweeps Europe on May Day
- Spain king's son-in-law seeks deal in corruption case
- Clinton heads to China and into dissident drama
- Putin joins over 100,000 at Soviet-style May Day march
- Airlines ready to pay to end Heathrow delays
- 10 killed in Syria hours after new UN truce call
- Occupy movement promises Labour Day disruption
US stocks open mixed
Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.88 points, or 0.02 percent, at 13,210.75. -AFP
- Bankers urged to expose rivals who break bonus rules
- Gold's 3-month drop could be basis for fresh uptrend
- India's exports fall for the first time since 2009
- Etihad Airways takes 3% stake in Aer Lingus
- Taiwan ranks 6th hottest home market from '06 to '11: CNBC
- Calculating the power of your hard-earned yuan
- Oil holds above US$119
- Australia slashes interest rates to 3.75%
- BP first quarter net profit slides 18%
Swimming: Norwegian world champ Dale Oen dies at 26
He died of a cardiac arrest in Arizona. -Reuters
- Shooting-Indian team annoyed over London hotel mix-up
- Cricket: Tendulkar 'MP' says cricket comes first
- Football: Title race heading for tightest finish since 1989
- Road accident kills three S. Korean cyclists
- Football: England poised to confirm Hodgson appointment
- Football: Now finish the job, Mancini tells players
- Football: Cech wants to unleash Torres and Drogba
- Soccer: Oasis singer Gallagher rocks up as City win
- Football: City in driving seat, says downbeat Fergie
Why is underage model Fiona Fussi allowed to party at local club?
Aren't clubs for people aged 18 and over as they sell alcohol? A reader came across photos of the model in a club on Facebook. She was tagged by one of the club's owners. -AsiaOne forums
Life in the fast lane
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Pageant wants women to sign 'home wrecker' vow
"Beginning this year, each contestant must sign a declaration honestly stating she hasn't been in any extramarital affairs," the organizer said. -AFP
- Springtime for Calvin Klein
- Peekaboo dresses raise eyebrows at awards show
- Taiwan beauty pageant battles 'home wreckers'
- Couple's big day hit by blackout
- Time to move on
- Ready to fight for love?
- Ova donated abroad led to 130 births
- Plan your pregnancy, expert tells mums
- Britain's William and Kate mark first anniversary
Glaring error in history textbook goes unnoticed for 7 years
The textbook has been approved by the Ministry of Education for use since 2006. -Edvantage
All decked out for floral-themed Icon ball
To celebrate the women's monthly as it grows from infancy to powerhouse, Shangri-La Hotel's Island Ballroom was turned into a rose garden. -TNP, Plush
- Luxury for lease
- Lady Gaga teacup hits $60,000 and rising in Japan
- Home sweet boathouse
- VIP experience offered at Veuve Clicquot polo tournament
- Hermitage Wines holds masterclasses for investing in future wines
- Cocktail launch for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 nominations
- Zouk turns 21 sexily
- Follow the money: Art sale shows hit Moscow
Top 10 sunrise destinations around the world
Cheapflights.com has chosen its top 10 list of places around the world to see a magnificent sunrise. -Relax
- Dutch roll out 'cannabis card' to stop pot tourists
- Man stabbed at Sydney airport
- London's Heathrow gives "terrible impression" of Britain
- Enjoy Hello-Kitty meals on Eva flights
- Camping can be glamorous
- Universal Studios wins BCA Green Mark award
- Biking and barging in Burgundy
- Travellers head to Phuket despite sinking rumours
- Capella Singapore makes it into luxe resort list
Moutai tops China's liquor brand list
The following are the top 10 Chinese brands in 2011. -China Daily/ANN
- Denmark's Noma retains world's best restaurant title
- Iggy's, Singapore, is best restaurant in Asia and 26th in world
- Enjoy Hello-Kitty meals on Eva flights
- China shuts Coke plant after chlorine reports
- US man jailed for smuggling oven-ready iguana
- Peruvian chocolate gets attention as economy booms
- North Korea elite enjoy gourmet foods and Singapore beer
- Top Philippine dishes emerge from junk food shadows
Google+, Spotify, Facebook get top Web awards
They each grabbed their first Webby Awards in the 16th edition of the competition for the top Internet sites. -AFP
- Facebook CEO calls on members to flag organ donor status
- Microsoft teams up with Barnes & Noble on ebooks
- Internet is double-edged sword
- Online vice? Insenstive tweets? Ban the Net!
- 24 hours without tech
- S'pore scientists discover lead into premature ageing disease
- Scientists develop 'DNA scissor' that avoids mutations
- Galaxy phones power Samsung to record $6.4 billion profit
- Nokia's star is fading even in emerging markets
Safety ignored in chartered bus operations
Hariu bowed his head in front of the press, and said: "I feel great responsibility [for the accident]. I'm really sorry." -Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
- Japan expressway bus accident: Victims recall horror
- Auto Special: Netizen designs become VW reality at Beijing show
- Karting a hit at AsiaOne Adventure Race 2012
- BMW's ActiveHybrid 5 comes to Thailand
- Photos: China criticises car show for scantily clad models
- Review: Ford Mondeo 2.0A
- Review: Nissan Leaf
- Review: Suzuki Swift Sport
- S'pore does sums before buying the next F1 ride
Tailor my medical treatment to suit my needs
Personalised medicine has come a long way. -The Star/ANN
- What is body intelligence?
- Korea to toughen rules on tobacco packaging in Dec
- Football knee injuries more likely on artificial turf: Study
- More US babies born to opiate-addicted moms: Study
- A new answer for those who have hypertension
- Couple pen 'bucket list' for their baby with terminal illness
- Food for thought: Nutrition's role in building your child's brain power
- 25 hilarious six pack alternatives
- Scientists find gene that inhibits cancer spread
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