ARTICLES RELATING TO SINGAPORE

Space tourism won't hurt environment

2013-05-13 12:15

Richard Branson said that rocket-powered space tourism flights by his firm Virgin Galactic would have only a minor impact on climate change.

Singapore drug courier escapes gallows

2013-04-11 14:00

A heroin courier has become the first convicted drug trafficker in Singapore to avoid a death sentence following reforms in the application of capital punishment, officials say.

Singapore PM visits the White House

2013-04-02 13:00

Singapore's prime minister has become the third Asian leader to visit the White House this year, as President Barack Obama pursues closer ties with countries in the region in his second term.

Sex-for-favours trial in Singapore

2013-02-18 14:01

Singapore's former civil defence chief has gone on trial for corruption for allegedly demanding oral sex from a businesswoman bidding for government contracts.

Singapore rejects 'comfort women' statue

2013-01-30 14:01

Singapore says it has rejected plans by South Korean activists to put up a statue in the city-state commemorating women forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II.

Pastor charged for sex with minor

2013-01-14 16:36

A Singaporean pastor was charged Monday with having sex with a 15-year-old girl who belonged to his congregation, police and local media said.

Indian rape victim in Singapore for care

2012-12-27 09:16

A young woman who was gang-raped and assaulted on a moving bus in the Indian capital has been flown to a Singapore hospital for treatment of severe internal injuries, say officials.

Cabbie returns $900 000 to couple

2012-11-20 15:01

A Singaporean taxi driver has been heralded as a hero after he returned Sg$1.1 million ($900,000) in cash to a vacationing Thai couple who left the money in his cab.

William, Kate receive red-carpet welcome

2012-09-12 08:17

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been greeted by cheering well-wishers as they started an Asia-Pacific tour in Singapore to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 60-year reign.

Rapist used Facebook app to find victims

2012-08-07 16:32

A Singaporean serial rapist who met his victims using a Facebook dating app is facing one of the stiffest jail terms ever sought by prosecutors in the city-state, says a report.

Socialite sentenced in teen sex scandal

2012-07-30 14:01

A prominent Singaporean businessman has been sentenced to three months in jail for having paid sex with a minor, as dozens of other accused await their fate in a prostitution scandal.

End all executions, Singapore told

2012-07-10 16:30

Rights groups have hailed Singapore’s decision to ease mandatory death sentences for homicide and drug trafficking but urged the government to go further and totally abolish capital punishment.

'We find counsel, wisdom in Mugabe'

2012-07-03 14:49

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti, who is also a top aide of PM Morgan Tsvangirai, has described President Robert Mugabe as a "seductive man", adding, "we find counsel and wisdom in him".

Pastor arrested over misuse of $18m

2012-06-26 16:47

The founder of one of Singapore's richest churches has been arrested on allegations of misusing at least $18m in donations from his congregation, police say.

Lady Gaga 'won't tone down her shows'

2012-05-24 14:37

Pop superstar Lady Gaga would rather cancel dates in her world tour than make changes to appease censors and religious groups, the US singer's manager has said.

For sale: $200 000 bottle of whisky

2012-03-31 18:13

A whisky made to mark the 60th year on the throne of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is on sale in Singapore for a mere $198,500 a bottle - and it may well find a buyer.

Maid raped, cut, thrown out of window

2012-02-21 10:59

An Indonesian maid was allegedly raped twice by a neighbour, who then cut and strangled her before throwing her out of the window of a second-storey flat, say media reports.

Singapore honours VIPs with orchids

2012-02-15 12:53

Singapore cultivates special orchid varieties and names them after a motley mix of foreign leaders and celebrities as part of its diplomatic repertoire.

Singapore allows SlutWalk

2011-11-30 09:11

Protest-averse Singapore will allow a "SlutWalk" rally against sexual violence to be held after a public squabble between the authorities and organisers.

Global 'Day of Rage' mostly peaceful

2011-10-16 20:26

The global "Day of Rage" against the world's financial system has won some limited sympathy from political and economic leaders after protests that were peaceful everywhere but Italy.

Fire out at shell refinery in Singapore

2011-09-30 14:42

A fire that engulfed parts of Royal Dutch Shell’s 500 000 barrel-a-day oil refinery in Singapore for two days has been extinguished, the company says.

Singapore votes for new president

2011-08-27 08:58

Singaporeans are voting in the city-state's first contested presidential election in 18 years following a heated campaign marked by calls for stronger checks on the ruling party.

A380 engine shuts down during flight

2011-07-26 10:00

An A380 superjumbo operated by Singapore Airlines Ltd has been forced to return to Singapore airport after experiencing engine problems, says a spokesperson for the airline.

I'm gracious but you're not - survey

2011-07-04 14:01

A survey on graciousness in Singapore has found that many citizens give themselves high marks but believe others are much less gracious.

Maid's decomposed body taints water

2011-05-17 10:31

People living in a Singapore block of flats unknowingly consumed water tainted by the decomposing body of a maid before police made the gruesome discovery, says a report.

 

Singapore to host WTA finals

2013-05-08 16:38

Eyeing the Asia market, the WTA has picked Singapore to host its season-ending championships from next year until 2018.

Ruling deals blow to Singapore gay rights

2013-04-10 13:31

Rights activists have reacted with indignation after Singapore's High Court rejected a petition to repeal an archaic law criminalising sex between men.

Doctor to testify gang rape case

2013-02-25 15:44

A Singapore doctor, who performed a post-mortem examination on an Indian gang-rape victim, is to testify via video link in the trial of five men accused of her murder, a defence lawyer says.

Discontent over Singapore population plan

2013-02-18 12:02

At least 4 000 people have braved showers to stage one of Singapore's largest ever protests, a further sign of discontent over immigration policies.

Singapore boosts 'baby bonus' scheme

2013-01-21 15:02

Singapore has announced increased cash bonuses for parents of newborn babies and introduced paternity leave as part of a package of measures to boost population.

Singapore: Boy held over Facebook threat

2013-01-02 12:01

Singapore police on Tuesday arrested a 13-year-old Indian boy for posting a Facebook message in which he allegedly threatened to bomb a luxury casino resort in the city-state.

90 injured as Singapore oil rig tilts

2012-12-03 13:00

About 90 workers have been injured after an oil rig being built at a shipyard in Singapore tilted to one side, says the Ministry of Manpower.

Asian students sex blog scandilises

2012-10-19 14:01

The National University of Singapore says it will question a Malaysian law student over a sexually explicit blog that has caused a scandal in both countries.

William, Kate arrive for Asia-Pacific tour

2012-09-11 10:24

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine have arrived in Singapore to kick off a Southeast Asian and Pacific tour marking Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

Games fans left tired in Asia

2012-07-31 17:00

With London hours behind Australia and most Asian nations, many people are staying up to watch the events overnight.

Boys face jail after school bus joyrides

2012-07-25 09:01

Three Singaporean teenagers are facing the prospect of up to seven years behind bars for allegedly stealing school buses to go on joyrides, says a report.

Mugabe home after Singapore 'check-up'

2012-07-07 18:23

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has arrived home after a trip to Singapore for a routine medical check-up, amid increasing concerns about his health.

Iran sanctions: China, Singapore exempt

2012-06-29 09:09

The United States has exempted China and Singapore from sanctions over purchases of oil from Iran hours before a deadline, saying major economies were united in pressuring Tehran.

Woman could get caning for graffiti

2012-06-05 19:11

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in Singapore for painting graffiti and placing stickers on public property. If convicted she could be beaten with a cane.

Singapore PM joins Facebook 'fun'

2012-04-20 20:00

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has launched his own Facebook page to better connect with citizens.

Opinions at odds over maids' day off

2012-03-06 13:21

Singapore's decision to grant foreign maids a weekly day off has been welcomed by social workers and rights groups, but some employers are grumbling.

Maid strangles widow to death

2012-02-16 09:10

A teenage Indonesian maid is facing a long jail term after pleading guilty to hitting and strangling an 87-year-old Singaporean widow who called her stupid, says a report.

Camera-less iPhone on sale in Singapore

2012-01-20 16:13

The camera is normally a big selling point, but in Singapore Apple's iPhone 4 and 4S are now available without the function - to cater to the military.

Singapore jails molester postman

2011-10-26 10:12

A Singaporean postman who sexually abused 52 young girls over a 20-year period has been jailed in the city-state’s worst recorded case of serial molesting, police say.

Hawks to patrol Singapore shop precinct

2011-10-12 22:00

Businesses along Singapore's famous Orchard Road shopping street plan to deploy trained hawks to scare off thousands of birds whose droppings rain down on pedestrians' heads.

Singapore's Lee denies Islam remark

2011-09-05 14:41

Singapore's former leader Lee Kuan Yew has denied calling Islam a "venomous religion" after leaked US cables set off a furore in the multiracial city-state.

Dad gets 24 years, strokes for rape

2011-08-13 11:24

A Singapore court has sentenced a man who repeatedly raped his daughter over several years to 24 years in jail and the maximum 24 strokes of the cane, a report says.

UK author freed from Singapore jail

2011-07-09 14:45

British author Alan Shadrake has been freed from a Singapore prison after more than a month in jail for contempt of court related to his book on the death penalty.

Guns, grenades, iPads for soldiers

2011-06-27 19:40

New recruits to Singapore's military, air force and navy are to get a new standard-issue item of equipment besides their rifle - the iPad.

Calm, prayers help steer stricken plane

2011-05-16 10:00
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Terrified passengers aboard a flight prayed as their aircraft, one of its engines on fire, made its way back to Singapore, and their calm response has earned praise from the captain.

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