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Straight fight in Hougang by-election
Updated: 16 May 2012 1201 hrs
 
The Hougang by-election on May 26 will be a straight fight between Mr Png Eng Huat of the Workers' Party and Mr Desmond Choo of the People's Action Party.
 
             
   
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
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Palestinians are seen through their national flag bearing the writing "We will return" during a protest outside Damascus gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 15, 2012 marking Nakba day. (AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON)
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Inside the Human Body

The human brain is so sophisticated it takes more than twenty years to mature. Watch how a new-born makes sense of the world, and how one-year-old girl copes with just half a functioning brain. Wed, May 16 @ 2030hrs (Singapore time).
Beyond the Last Journey

The rail corridor may be a magical thread that weaves nature, nostalgia and romance, but it is also a line of contention. Singaporeans from all walks of life share their memories, hopes and ideas as its future hangs in the balance. Thu, May 17 @ 2130hrs (Singapore time).
Asia’s Monarchies - Bhutan

Bhutan's soon-to-be governing party pledged recently to follow the policies of the absolute monarchy it is replacing. What does the future hold for this small country? Fri, May 18 @ 2000hrs (Singapore time).
   
 
 
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