Singapore and THE WORLD NEWS on Monday, Aug 26
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Aug 26.
HONG KONG POLICE DEPLOY WATER-CANNON VEHICLES, FIRE WARNING SHOT FOR FIRST TIME DURING CLASHES WITH PROTESTERS
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At least three police officers also drew their service revolvers on a group of protesters who had attacked them, resulting in a stand-off at a nearby building.
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TODDLER KILLED BY FALLING MIRROR CREMATED, FAMILY RETURNED TO JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT FOR PRAYERS
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The incident is believed to have been captured on CCTV footage, but the video has not been released.
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TRUMP CLARIFIES ON TRADE REGRETS: CHINA TARIFFS SHOULD BE HIGHER
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The initial remark drew worldwide headlines because Mr Trump is rarely one for second-guessing himself, and instead goes bigger on his ideas in the face of criticism.
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G-7 TO HELP NATIONS HIT BY AMAZON FIRES: MACRON
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Although about 60 per cent of the Amazon is in Brazil, the vast forest also takes in parts of eight other countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.
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TRUMP, ABE SAY US AND JAPAN HAVE AGREED IN PRINCIPLE ON TRADE DEAL
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The agreement, if finalised, would cool a trade dispute between the two allies just as a trade war between the United States and China escalates.
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SHEDDING LIGHT ON HISTORY BEHIND TELOK BLANGAH GRAVES
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The history of three large graves has now come to light, thanks to a woman who was adopted by the family they belong to.
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‘MIRACLE’ ROHINGYA BABY TURNS TWO ON CRACKDOWN ANNIVERSARY
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His birth, and his family’s ordeal, are a reminder of the struggles the stateless Muslim minority went through to flee their homeland.
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WHY OLDER ADULTS SHOULD EAT MORE PROTEIN
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This is to preserve muscle mass and strength despite ageing.
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GHOST KITCHENS AND VIRTUAL RESTAURANTS A GROWING PRESENCE IN SINGAPORE
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The reason? Just a small team to prepare food is required, and there is no need to hire and train service staff, or pay exorbitant rent.
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