The Straits Times - November 10, 2021
The Straits Times - November 10, 2021
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November 10, 2021
Uptick in restaurant bookings after dining curbs eased
Eateries prepare to implement checks
3 mins
Bookings for S'pore-KL flights up despite lack of VTL flight details
But many Malaysians in S’pore hoping that land checkpoints will also reopen soon
3 mins
Four Asiatic lions at Night Safari test positive for Covid-19
Four lions at the Night Safari have tested positive for Covid-19, said the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) yesterday.
2 mins
What do bigger medical panels mean for patients?
IP insurers’ move to increase number of panel specialists gives policyholders more options
2 mins
Major gaps on key issues remain at COP26 climate talks
Financial and other support for poorer, vulnerable nations still being negotiated
3 mins
Obama urges rich nations to end deadlock over financing
Former US president Barack Obama has called for rich nations to end years of deadlock with developing countries over cash for climate change, and criticised China and Russia for their “lack of urgency” in curbing emissions.
2 mins
More nations now acting on climate threat: UN official
But he warns that global community still far from where it should be to limit emissions
3 mins
Could greater climate awareness in China drive Beijing to do more?
News analysis
2 mins
Singapore takes principled positions, not sides, says Chan
Upholding rule of international law in global order key to Republic’s continued success
4 mins
Maid on trial for killing employer's mum-in-law claims she was abused
A maid who was allegedly abused by her employer’s mother-in-law is said to have grabbed a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the woman 26 times, thereby killing her.
2 mins
HK working on quarantine-free travel with Guangdong
City aims to give go-ahead to 1,000 residents a day from Dec, with eye on global travel in second quarter of 2022
3 mins
Denmark reintroduces health pass in bars, eateries as infections surge
Denmark will reintroduce a health pass because of a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections, its Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said, less than two months after scrapping controls.
1 min
Thousands march in NZ against coronavirus curbs
Thousands of demonstrators marched on the New Zealand Parliament to protest against Covid-19 restrictions yesterday, prompting a major police deployment at the Wellington building known as the Beehive.
1 min
Myanmar junta open to working with world: Ex-US envoy
He cites humanitarian aid as one area, as visit to country draws flak
3 mins
Indonesian library builds literacy in kids out of litter they pick
A librarian on Indonesia’s Java island is lending books to children in exchange for the rubbish they collect, in a novel way to clean up the environment and get the children to read more.
2 mins
Astronauts return safely after 6-month space station stint
Team’s 199 days in orbit for science mission is longest ever for an entire US-launched crew
2 mins
Duterte's daughter quits Davao mayor race amid calls to run for top office
The daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday said she would not seek re-election as Davao City mayor, just days before a deadline to change candidates for next year’s presidential election.
1 min
Teen girl rescued in US after using hand signal seen on TikTok to ask for help
A 16-year-old girl was rescued after using a hand gesture she learnt on social media app TikTok to signal to motorists that she was in trouble, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office in the United States’ Kentucky state.
1 min
Original Apple computer built by Jobs and Wozniak on auction
An original Apple computer, hand-built by company founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak 45 years ago, was to go under the hammer in the United States yesterday.
2 mins
Jokic faces sanctions after bust-up with Morris
Reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic is facing a possible suspension as well as a hefty fine after blindsiding the Miami Heat’s Markieff Morris from behind in retaliation to a hard foul.
2 mins
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