AP - The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria's opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a U.N. attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate. Rebel soldiers said force was now the only way to oust President Bashar Assad, while the regime vowed to press its military crackdown.
AP - A protest of the embattled president of Yemen outside the New York hotel where he's staying got heated when demonstrators saw him leave the building.
AP - Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt on Sunday referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country.
AP - Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who was toppled by a 1989 American invasion and later convicted of drug running, was transferred from prison to a hospital on Sunday, possibly because of a stroke, police said.
Financial pledges and support from its readers have convinced the team behind socio-political website Temasek Review Emeritus (TRE), formerly known as Temasek Review, to keep the site running for at least five more years. During this time, the team would … Continue reading →
The Workers' Party (WP) is set to hire a new managing agent for the Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates in Aljunied and Hougang, constituencies won over in the May General Election. The company, FM Solutions and Services, which was … Continue reading →
Singapore's fundamental economic policy of welcoming global talent and investment will remain the same despite the landmark General Election in May, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Speaking to over 900 corporate bigwigs at the Economic Development Board's (EDB) 50th … Continue reading →
By Seah Chiang Nee TV star Zoe Tay, like a US investment billionaire before her, has joined a growing trend in Singapore's high pressure education system. The actress volunteered to work without pay at the elite Nanyang Primary School to … Continue reading →
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew says peak hour train overcrowding is expected to ease with the launch of the final 12 stations of the Circle Line on October 8. Stations running from Marymount to Harbourfront will open for passenger service … Continue reading →
