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North Korea says naval attacks a conspiracy by South Korea

Updated: 12 Nov 2009 0939 hrs

North Korea on Thursday blamed this week's naval clash on a "conspiracy" by South Korea's military to thwart the current mood of cross-border dialogue.

North Korea says naval attacks a conspiracy by South Korea

Published: 12 Nov 2009 0939 hrs

North Korea on Thursday blamed this week's naval clash on a "conspiracy" by South Korea's military to thwart the current mood of cross-border dialogue.

World remembers sacrifice of World War I lost generation

Published: 12 Nov 2009 0112 hrs

Former foes France and Germany held a joint World War I Armistice Day ceremony for the first time as events around the globe on Wednesday honoured the millions killed in the conflict.

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South Korea freezes key interest rate for 9th month

Published: 12 Nov 2009 1038 hrs

South Korea's central bank on Thursday froze its key interest rate at a record low of 2 per cent for a ninth month, saying uncertainties remain about the pace of growth.

Sesame Street celebrates 40 years

Published: 11 Nov 2009 1339 hrs

The legendary educational puppet programme celebrated its 40th anniversary as the longest running children's show on US television.

Swimming: Phelps into 200m medley final

Published: 11 Nov 2009 2319 hrs

US superstar Michael Phelps reached the final of the 200 metres individual medley at the short-course World Cup on Wednesday but failed to make the final of the 100 metres butterfly.

3D spices up battle for Oscars animation glory

Published: 12 Nov 2009 0813 hrs

A record 20 animated films will vie for Oscars glory in a 2010 race stuffed with wildly popular 3D offerings such as "Up", "Astro Boy", "Monsters vs Aliens" and "Disney's A Christmas Carol".

Microsoft's Bing teams up with WolframAlpha

Published: 12 Nov 2009 0848 hrs

Microsoft's new search engine Bing, which is seeking to chip away at Google's dominance in Internet search, is teaming up with WolframAlpha, another rival for the Google crown.

World
Chinese President Hu in Malaysia for bilateral talks

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M'sia, China poised to usher in new era of economic co-operation

Singapore
Chinese President Hu in Singapore for first state visit

10:45	Controversial CNN anchor Lou Dobbs quits abruptly

10:38	South Korea freezes key interest rate for 9th month

10:31	Israel's Netanyahu hints at talks with Syria after meeting Sarkozy

10:16	Amnesty urges fair trials in Bangladesh mutiny

10:06	Red Cross says millions of displaced are neglected

09:58	Mexican leaders call for UN help in Ciudad Juarez

09:39	North Korea says naval attacks a conspiracy by South Korea

09:28	Obama warns Afghan commitment 'not open-ended'

09:20	AIG chief to remain after reported quit threat

09:14	Iberia cabin crew announce more strike days

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	Cambodia refuses Thailand's Thaksin extradition demand

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	Six local buildings added to national monuments list

	Britney breaks silence on Aussie lip-synch row

	The iPhone's First Worm

	World Bank says asset bubbles an emerging problem for the region

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•	North Korea says naval attacks a conspiracy by South Korea

•	Obama warns Afghan commitment 'not open-ended'

•	Kidnapped Irish priest freed in the Philippines



•	Israel's Netanyahu hints at talks with Syria after meeting Sarkozy

•	World remembers sacrifice of World War I lost generation

•	Abbas slams Israel on settlements at mass Arafat rally



•	Swimming: Phelps into 200m medley final

•	Football: Liverpool's Ngog is no diver, says agent

•	Football: Real Madrid players back embattled coach



•	Microsoft's Bing teams up with WolframAlpha

•	The iPhone's First Worm

•	Online activists hijack Facebook groups

•	Chinese President Hu in Singapore for first state visit

•	FM George Yeo says "creeping protectionism" must be addressed

•	Clinton stresses US commitment to APEC cooperation



•	South Korea freezes key interest rate for 9th month

•	Credit hedging market shrinks in first half: BIS

•	Iberia cabin crew announce more strike days



•	3D spices up battle for Oscars animation glory

•	Celine Dion has miscarriage: spokeswoman

•	Britney breaks silence on Aussie lip-synch row



•	Sesame Street celebrates 40 years

•	America's Dirtiest Vehicles

•	Chanel in court accused of counterfeiting



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This wee, we check out the snow festival in Chizu. Both locals and visitors participate in the various activities held during the festival such as the bean-scattering ceremony as well as make their own snow lanterns. When night falls, these lanterns with candles are lit all over the town as a stunning climax of the festival. Sat, Nov 14 @ 1930hrs (Singapore time).