WESTERN BUREAU: They started with mathematics. Then students wanted Spanish, English, science, information technology and social studies. Soon, four weekdays were not enough. “Miss, we’re ready,” they told their educators. Saturday was added. Then Sunday.

People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has embraced democratic socialism, the political philosophy championed by former PNP leader and Prime Minister Michael Manley in the 1970s, declaring that changing times are creating renewed interest in the ideology. Golding, addressing the PNP’s Greendale Divisional Conference on Thursday night, said the philosophy was gaining traction even in the United States (US), where, he argued, there was growing recognition of the need for governments to put people’s interests ahead of those of powerful individuals and groups.

A car fire occurred at an open-air Toa Payoh carpark on Friday (Aug 21) evening.Footage from the incident shows the vehicle engulfed in orange flames, sparking a small explosion, while a large crowd of onlookers kept their distance.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident near Block 148 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh at around 6.05pm and that the fire involved the engine compartment of the car, which was extinguished with a water jet.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is under investigation.@doublebubble.coCar on fire at Blk 148 Lorong 1 TPY♬ original sound - Double Bubble Co.

A female motorcyclist died after an accident with another rider on Friday (Aug 21).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) shared that they were alerted to the two-motorcycle accident along the BKE towards the PIE at around 11.30am.One rider was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and another to Woodlands Hospital.The 32-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to the hospital, but the 45-year-old woman was conveyed unconscious and later died at the hospital.Earlier on Tuesday (Aug 18), a 25-year-old male motorcyclist died following an accident along Seletar West Link.A 57-year-old woman was subsequently arrested for careless driving causing death and investigations are ongoing.[[nid:743197]]drimac@asiaone.com

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to address four topics during the National Day Rally (NDR) on Sunday (Aug 23).In a Facebook post on Saturday, PM Wong highlighted the rapidly changing world, stressing that Singapore «has to change with it».Giving a glimpse of what's to come at this year's NDR, PM Wong said in his video post that he will share more about how Singapore will navigate these changes.This boils down to four topics, the first of which is the need to harness technology, «but on our terms».The next, he says, is that Singapore needs to stay open and connected, while maintaining cohesion.Families must also receive more support going forward, PM Wong stated.[[nid:742228]]Importantly, Singapore must also «continue planning and building for the future», he emphasised.Earlier this month, PM Wong had called on Singaporeans to keep faith with one another and stay true to the ideals of the national pledge in his National Day message on Aug 8.

A discovery at a site some believe contains the remains of Noah's Ark provides evidence that the formation is not simply a solid mass of rock.

The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at two locations in Anantnag. These searches occurred in Bijbehara and Dooru areas of south Kashmir. NIA officers, with police and CRPF support, searched residential houses. The agency also raided SICOP in Bijbehara as part of its investigation. Details regarding the outcome of these searches are currently awaited.

Spanish regional officials have demanded answers after a migrant boat reached a crowded beach near Cartagena without being intercepted Read Full Article at RT.com

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Remember the accidental baby selfie trend that took social media by storm?It seems Singaporeans have moved on from posting babies to hunting a criminal. Specifically, a «Jun Jie».If your name is Jun Jie or Tan Jun Jie, and you recently saw a social media post accusing someone with your name of theft, corruption or some other dubious crime, fret not, you are probably not in trouble.Businesses in Singapore recently hopped on a social media trend of calling out «Jun Jie» for allegedly committing crimes at their establishments.The posts typically start off on a rather serious note, with the business addressing the supposed offender directly.They then reveal, for example, an item that was allegedly stolen, accompanied by attractive product images.But before anyone named Jun Jie can start looking over his shoulder, the businesses reveal that the entire thing is a joke, and the alleged crime is often something far more innocent than it initially sounded.As an apology for the unnecessary scare, some businesses even offer real Jun Jies a freebie.

SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating claims that a wheelchair assistant at Changi Airport had $5 docked from his pay for being 11 seconds late for work.In response to queries from The Straits Times, MOM said on Aug 21: «We are aware of this case and have contacted Aventa Services, the employer of the affected employee, to establish the nature and extent of the deductions.»The ministry said that it will take appropriate enforcement actions if the deduction is found to be unauthorised or excessive.The incident first came to light in an Aug 12 LinkedIn post by Juliet Low, the founder of direct hire caregiving app Maid Without Borders Singapore.In the post, she detailed her encounter with a wheelchair assistant at Changi Airport who said he had $5 docked from his pay because he was 11 seconds late a few weeks ago. The assistant was said to be earning $7 an hour.«He actually showed me a picture of his payslip stating the 11-second deduction. That's almost an hour of his pay - for 11 seconds,» Low wrote, adding that the deduction was «completely disproportionate».

Two traffic police officers were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after their vehicle caught fire early on Friday (Aug 21).Dashcam footage shared by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook shows a vehicle engulfed in flames.Thick smoke can be seen as several firefighters attempt to put out the blaze.According to the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the incident occurred along the BKE towards Woodlands, on a slip road towards the SLE, at around 12.10am.The two traffic police officers were patrolling when they noticed smoke emitting from their vehicle's engine compartment and evacuated immediately.The duo, alongside a member of the public, attempted to extinguish the fire before it was put out by firefighters with a water jet.The officers were conveyed conscious to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.[[nid:743197]]drimac@asiaone.com

The president sought to recast opposition to Graham as opposition to him. “They’re only fighting Darline because they want me to lose,” he told the crowd.

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L'aéroclub Jacques Brel, à Hiva Oa, aux Marquises, a effectué le premier lâcher solo d'un de ses élèves. Un évènement pour le petit aéroclub qui ne dispose pas d’instructeur permanent. Des instructeurs bénévoles viennent de métropole.

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Daniel Guerrero Martinez and Jose Luis Portela Villegas were recovered by Mexican Navy personnel in waters off the municipality of Tonala, Chiapas, after disappearing on a fishing trip days earlier.

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Under the radar and out of the spotlight, Prince Harry quietly executed a series of meaningful engagements in the United States prior to his return back home to the United Kingdom.

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Two residential buildings, six civilian infrastructure facilities, special equipment and trucks, as well as cars and a passenger minibus, were damaged