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Bangladesh's Nobel peace laureate eyes politics
DHAKA - BANGLADESH'S 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus said yesterday he might launch a political party and stand for election. Professor Yunus, the founder of the Grameen Bank and known as the banker to the poor, said he had... [Read more]

Birthday joy for Johnson as he scores winner
EVERTON'S Andy Johnson showed England what they were missing by celebrating his 26th birthday with a trademark winner on Saturday. His goal against Blackburn and overall performance cast doubt over Steve McClaren's decision to let him leave the England squad last... [Read more]

China chemicals firm launches $47m issue
SUNVIC Chemical, a manufacturer of chemicals for industrial and consumer products, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) today for a mainboard listing.It is raising $46.5 million by selling 155 million new shares - eight million shares for the public and... [Read more]

S'pore missed point over Thaksin visit: Thailand
BANGKOK - THAILAND again accused Singapore yesterday of ignoring its concerns over deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra's meeting with a Singapore leader during a visit last month. At the same time, Bangkok also insisted it was eager to move past the... [Read more]

LA hospital dumps patient on Skid Row
LOS ANGELES - A HOSPITAL van dropped off a paraplegic man in a rundown downtown area here, allegedly leaving him crawling in the street with nothing more than a soiled gown and a broken colostomy bag, police said. Witnesses to the... [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]

Highest fine, no discount, for big traffic offences
PUTRAJAYA - AFTER months of haggling, the police and the Road Transport Department have finally agreed on a common list of traffic offences.Offences such as speeding, overtaking on double lines, driving in the emergency lane and beating traffic lights will incur... [Read more]

TV times
CRICKET: Hero Honda Cup, 4th ODI: India v Sri Lanka (Live, Ch95, 11.30am).GOLF: SBS Open: Day 2 (Live, Ch22, 7.30am). Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesian Open: Day 3 (Live, Ch24, 2pm). Nissan Open: Day 3 (Live, Ch21, tomorrow, 4am).SOCCER: Scottish Premiership: Aberdeen... [Read more]

Cover-up of $124m losses: Top oil trader held
A TOP oil trader with Japanese trading firm Mitsui & Co has been arrested by Singapore police and questioned in relation to accusations that he concealed his company's multimillion-dollar losses last year.Mr Noriyuki Yamazaki, 35, was released on bail soon after... [Read more]

Clash on Lebanon-Israel border
JERUSALEM - UN PEACEKEEPERS beefed up their presence on the volatile Lebanese-Israeli border yesterday after a clash between the armies of both sides, the first since last year's war between Hizbollah and Israel.The clash took place after Lebanese troops fired into... [Read more]

Ticket details
Singapore will host the first leg of the Asean Championship final at the National Stadium on Wednesday.Tickets for the match will be on sale today and tomorrow, from noon to 7pm.The prices are: $15 (grandstand), $7 (gallery, adult) and $2 (gallery,... [Read more]