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US panel seeks ban on all phone use while driving
AFP, Published on 14/12/2011
» The top US transportation safety body recommended Tuesday that all 50 US states impose a strict ban on the use of cellphones -- both hand-held and hands-free -- while driving.
Plans for new EU cars to dial for emergency help
AFP, Published on 07/09/2011
» The European Union is moving ahead with plans to ensure an automatic emergency call system is installed in all new cars from 2015 to save hundreds of lives on Europe's roads each year.
ABCs of skin ageing from sugar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2011
» Why eating too much refined sugar can be chemically bad for your body as you grow older.
Long political conflict hurts investment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2011
» From 2005 onward investment slowed dramatically while consumption remained roughly the same.
Uproar as Princess Di resurrected for cover story
AFP, Published on 30/06/2011
» A Newsweek cover photo marking Princess Diana's 50th birthday, reimagines her still-elegant but with crow's feet and an aging neckline, sparking a media uproar and outrage among her devoted fans.
The PAD announces end of rally
Published on 02/06/2011
» The PAD's rally is ending soon, likely hastened by Tuesday night's bomb attack, but its leaders vow to continue their "no-vote" campaign.
Inflation tsunami heading to Asia?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/05/2011
» As waves of capital inflow head towards Asia, governments act to prevent real estate and other prices from spiralling out of control.
The kiss
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/04/2011
» For many, the highlight of the day was the brief, but tender kiss between Prince William and his bride.
Who is coming to the wedding?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/04/2011
» David Beckham is coming, Elton John is coming and so is "Mr Bean". Barack Obama has not been invited – just some of the interesting details revealed yesterday.
The difficulty of enforcing motor speed laws
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/04/2011
» Speed laws are only enforced in Bangkok at over 110 kph, whereas the legal limit in safety conscious Singapore is 50 kph.