Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Nov 12.
21 members of unregistered Singapore chapter of South Korean ‘cult’ arrested
Members were issued warnings in February to cease further involvement in the church’s activities.
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China firms race to find Covid-19 vaccine amid concerns by people given experimental doses
There are concerns about the efficacy of the vaccines.
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US in risky phase as questions hang over transition
Pro-Trump groups are planning to rally for the President in Washington DC on Saturday.
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Trump wins Alaska, Republicans add another seat in US Senate
Trump’s party is just one seat away from a majority in the upper house of Congress.
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Italy sees more than one million Covid-19 cases, joins top 10 worst-hit countries
It registered 32,961 new cases over the past 24 hours, taking its total tally to 1.028 million.
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Rising demand for ‘second-hand’ endowment, life insurance plans in Singapore
More people are expected to cash out on their policies amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Veteran zoologist Dennis Murphy, known for his research on Singapore’s mangroves, dies at age 89
The data and information Prof Murphy collected are still used by researchers today.
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Police probe funds intended for use by Pentecostal Church of Singapore
At least $25,000 was allegedly withdrawn without consent.
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ITE College Central roof partly gives way due to rainwater
The incident occurred after a roof pump malfunctioned.
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Zouk Group to open multi-concept complex in Las Vegas in summer 2021
The lifestyle and entertainment group will bring its concepts to Resorts World Las Vegas.
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