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Saturday, Jun 09, 2012

SINGAPORE

Singapore is first country to launch law digest

The event was graced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law, Mr K Shanmugam, who officiated the launch. -AsiaOne

MALAYSIA

Grandmother, 87, kicked and stomped on by grandson

The grandson, who was said to appear "possessed" during the assault, did not reveal why he attacked his grandmother. -The Star/ANN

CRIME

Six sentenced for multi-million UK online school of fraud

They ran a site selling fake documents and coaching fraudsters in how to conduct successful scams. -AFP

ASIA

Guards quit, but fear lingers in China activist's home village

Local officials warned villagers that anyone seen supporting a "traitor" like Chen Guangcheng would also be tainted. -Reuters

WORLD

Australian ICC lawyer 'arrested' in Libya

Libya has arrested a female Australian lawyer for trying to pass "dangerous" documents to Gaddafi's son. -AFP

BUSINESS

'Hiring for talent crucial in today's shifting job landscape'

Organisations are increasingly pressed to tweak their strategies in order to acquire the right people for the right jobs. -Brunei Times/ANN

SHOWBIZ

SPORTS

Tennis: Nadal 'zero' pressure as history, washout beckons

Nadal is bidding to become the first to win seven French Open titles but faces world number one Djokovic. -AFP

MAILBOX

Netizens wonder why DPM had to meet JC boy

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean personally met Saint Andrew Junior College student Reuben Wang and his parents who had blogged, with profanities, about DPM then later apologised for it to him. -AsiaOne forums

MARKETING NEWS

South East Asia for sale - Book now!

SEA hotel promotion - up to 70% off on hotel bookings on expedia.com.sg. Choose from a range of destinations such as Phuket, Bangkok and Bali. Book your travel before 15 June 2012. -Advertising feature

Lindsay Lohan slightly hurt in LA car crash

Lohan rear-ended a truck in her Porsche, trashing the car. -AFP

2 students awarded at 5th Dunman High ASEAN+ Summit 2012

One received an award for Best Photography while the other was awarded for Best Position Paper in Social and Humanitarian Council. -Brunei Times/ANN

Three days of Bollywood glitz and glamour comes to Singapore

The first day of the three-day weekend of Bollywood glitz and glamour showcased various film briefings that included the world premiere of "Shanghai". -Plush