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Witness to War

National Museum of Singapore showcases World War II stories

The National Museum of Singapore has organized an exhibition named 'Witness to War: Remembering 1942' to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore during World War II. It opens on Saturday, September 23.
Sep 19, 2017
By Adrita Biswas
Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

In an televised address Aung San Suu Kyi condemned all human rights violations in regards to the violent clashes in the Rakhine state that has seen over 400,000 minority Rohingya flee to Bangladesh. The defacto leader had previously been criticised for not speaking out. She stated she did not fear international scrutiny and wanted to find out why the Rohingya were leaving. Suu Kyi said she was committed to the restoration of peace and stability and the rule of law.
Sep 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Over 80 arrested at Stockley protest

Over 80 arrested at Stockley protest

A third night of protests started peacefully but turned violent following the acquittal of Jason Stockley, a white former St. Louis officer found not guilty in the 2011 shooting death of black driver Anthony Lamar Smith.
Sep 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Hillary Clinton on Trump and Putin: I ran against both of them

Hillary Clinton on Trump and Putin: I ran against both of them

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said President Donald Trump poses a clear and present danger to the future of our country. Speaking during an event prompting her new book on Monday (18 September), she refused to say if she preferred Trump to Vladimir Putin.
Sep 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

What caused Myanmar's Rohingya crisis?

Myanmar's Rohingya crisis has escalated over the past three weeks, with the United Nations estimating more than 400,000 Rohingya Muslims having fled the hostility in Rakhine to Bangladesh.
Sep 19, 2017
By Aastha Agnihotri
Celebrating respect for the aged day In Japan

Celebrating respect for the aged day In Japan

Japan may have the fastest ageing population but that doesnt stop the elderly being active.  On todays Respect For the Aged Day in Tokyo, the elderly came together to do a special work out to promote healthy living.  The exercise includes light weights and chewing gum. 
Sep 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Who is Trumps ambassador to Russia mominee?

Who is Trumps ambassador to Russia mominee?

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman is Trumps pick to be the US ambassador to Russia. Huntsmans track record shows he has never been rejected by the Senate and served as the US ambassador to China, under President Obama and to Singapore, under President George HW Bush.
Sep 19, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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