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2004
Seven S'poreans confirmed dead, 18 missing from tsunamis
S'pore pledges more aid to tsunami-hit neighbours
PAP lining up new, young guns for next elections: report
Bosses urged to show compassion for workers from tsunami-hit areas
Foreign embassies cannot set minimum wages for maids
ARDA to study election system in Singapore
Greenpeace renews attack on Singapore's APP for alleged illegal logging
PM stresses meritocracy
Ruling party not ready to call snap polls: Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore opens new fighter facility ahead of key new order
Court slaps down airline's legal battle in Singapore
TAIPEH TIMES
Growing presence of Chinese migrants
STAR
Britain no benchmark for former colony Singapore, says Lee Sr
PAP celebrates 50th birthday with plans to stay in power until 2054
Greenpeace accuses multinational of illegally razing China forests
Elite cops take their place in fight against terror
STAR
Crack troops to guard key Singapore facilities
Govt considering raising retirement age
Lee's team to lead for next 10-15 years: Ex- PM Goh
Singapore to install more surveillance cameras as anti-terror measures
Armed police start Singapore patrols
Polls may be around the corner
STAR
Southeast Asia may be hit again by major terror attack: Lee Kuan Yew
Hsien Loong steps up the tempo
STAR
Singapore struggles with image as executioner
Ex-PM says ruling party must not be ruined by success: report
Dutchman, Briton charged in high-society drug scandal in Singapore
Amnesty, Australia ask Singapore to spare life of drug smuggler
Australian drug runner's death sentence upheld
Singapore to introduce jail terms, fines for software and Internet piracy
Singapore defends anti-money laundering efforts following US report
After cabbies, Singapore enlists shopkeepers in anti-terror fight
Terrorism escalates worldwide
FORBES
Israel set up Singapore's army, former officers reveal
Angry HK bank customers reject compensation offer for crushed safe boxes
Greenpeace urges Singapore to crack down on illegal logging trade
Chee 'misleading public'
Straits Times
Ex-PMs seek heavy damages from opposition leader
Singapore bans human cloning, allows embryo research
Favorite car now an anti-terror weapon in Singapore
Singapore to coordinate baby-making and immigration policies
New Leader Lee not out to please 'Western-influenced liberals': Goh
Singaporeans must be ready for terror attacks: security minister
Gamblers can run but can't hide
PM undergoes major image makeover
Ruling party seen preparing for new elections
Valuable war games for Singapore
FEER
Singapore developing anti-missile defence for commercial planes
Singapore stepping up US defence ties ahead of American troop cuts
Patriarch Lee says Singapore must protect its branding
Old man Lee takes back seat, Goh oversees international links
New PM Lee vows more open society
Lee Kuan Yew pays tribute to Goh
New PM's wife is a powerful Asian business figure
Founding father Lee Kuan Yew to mentor son's cabinet
Goh formally tenders resignation as PM
Outgoing PM Goh honored by Singaporeans on national day
Goh celebrates final national birthday as PM with a "happy heart"
Singapore backs US effort to show unity in face of Iraq kidnappings
Jemaah Islamiah replenishing its leaders: Singapore
First two PMs to keep cabinet influence when Lee Jr takes over
PM Goh confirms he will become 'number two' after stepping down
Top security minister warns of fresh JI attacks
Australian drug trafficker in Singapore court bid to beat hanging
AUSTRALIAN 
Exit Goh, enter Lee FEER 
The son rises ECONOMIST
Singapore stays course; Lee may remain Fin Min while PM
Arrests of foreign sex workers more than doubles: report
Singapore's approach to counter-terrorism strikes fine balance: analysts
Singapore says it will never negotiate with terrorists over hostages
Singapore announces new security framework to combat terrorism
Singapore to set up committee to review energy system following blackout
New Singapore premier unlikely to shift policy
AWSJ 
Singapore's Lee set to take over as PM on Aug 12 NY TIMES 
New Singapore PM shows signs of father
Singapore welcomes new generation of leaders as Lee's son rises
Outgoing Singapore leader Goh steps down outside Lee Kuan Yew's shadow
Leaders turn globetrotters
STAR
Singapore beefs up energy infrastructure to keep the lights on
Family of SilkAir crash victim welcomes US$43 million payout
Medical group tells doctors not to work in Singapore
FIN TIMES
Opposition: Singapore democracy 'a myth' WASH POST
Costly school expansion FEER
Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes makes Asian debut in Singapore
Singapore says terrorists hijack religion, EU warns of global networks
Former Singapore leader stricken by illness
GLOBE AND MAIL
Singapore's political system avoids South Asian-style disunity: Goh
Singapore to send refueling aircraft to help US campaign in Iraq
Five-nation regional defence pact to expand to counter terrorist threat
PM Goh warns US on Israel, says war on terrorism will last decades
Tighter security to counter terrorism
STAR
The father, the Goh and the holy son Nation
Terrorists may be learning to navigate ships from abducted crew: IMO chief
Singapore unveils draft anti-spam laws
Lee's destiny to be fulfilled with Singapore's top post
Air force pilot dies after crash in United States
Fault lines begin to show
Ship carrying 4000 cars hits oil tanker, sinks
Abrupt US Iraq pullout will embolden terrorists: PM Goh
Singapore censors ban three documentaries
US jury awards $15 million in Singapore Air crash
Reaching out to those who don’t care
Opposition veteran to appeal bankruptcy decision
Bush and Goh warn of danger if Taiwan-China ties mismanaged
PM seeks to curb successor's powers
Leader-in-waiting faces tough economic, political challenges
Singapore issues rules to prevent 'crony capitalism'
Disgraced priest gets seven years for stealing millions in church funds
PM Goh to step down this year: report
Deputy PM says world safer because of US action
Archbishop asks court to show leniency on disgraced priest
Priest pleads guilty to stealing $5.1 million from church
Stage set for power transfer
INTELLIGENCE: A New Singapore Premier by August
Wanted – civil servants with ideas
I'm Human, Too
Assistant priest says Father Kang kept church building fund secret
Singapore downgrades SARS threat to "extremely low", lifts precautions
Moderate Muslims must take stand against extremism: Senior Lee
Priest charged with stealing S$5 million from church
Land marshals to be deployed on subways: reports
Singapore formally joins F35 stealth fighter program
Asian countries join US-led coalition against spam
Government mulls anti-spam law
Fellow US ally Singapore condemns Madrid bombings
Singapore discloses seizure of potential WMD components
Singapore to preserve Changi prison wall: government
Minister warns pirate attacks might be linked to terror groups
Buddhist monks to join trade minister on India trip
Singapore plans missile defense
Former Singapore communist leader dies in Thailand: report
Poultry to be removed from islet off Singapore, but no bird flu
Singapore sends 31 military personnel to Middle East to help US in Iraq
Two pirate attacks on Singapore-bound ships prompt security warning
Singapore free of bird flu, but people warned to avoid poultry farms: govt
Islamic council vetting overseas madrasahs for militants
PM Goh sees further relaxation of controls after he steps down
PM defends Lee family from 'dynasty' raps
Singapore prepares for makeover
NST
Singapore defends detaining 37 accused Islamic militants without trial
Two Islamic militants detained, 12 more under travel ban
Four killed, two injured in industrial explosion
Singapore flags more air marshals to counter "urgent" terrorist threat

2003
Former TV presenter found guilty of molesting woman
Sex scandal MP Chia now in limbo STAR
Marshals to be on board Australia-Singapore flights
Tokyo kept war redress out of '67 Singapore accord title
Naked MP quits leadership posts, but remains in parliament
MP exposed after taking topless photos of Indonesian maid
Piracy equals terrorism on troubled waters: minister
SARS fears ease as Singapore lifts quarantine orders
JI arrests have 'dismantled' cell: minister  
AGE
SIA in for a tough fight against low-cost carriers: Lee Sr
Singapore Airlines tail-strike incident blamed on pilots
NZ Herald
US allies in Iraq must stay on to ensure terrorism is defeated: Singapore
Opposition leader speaks out over PAP dominance
Australian faces death penalty on drug trafficking charges
Singapore unveils tank-style, home-made 155mm artillery gun
Ban on Muslim headscarfs in schools to remain: Lee Jr
Security beef-up against terror
STAR
PR campaign, economic rebound stoke debate on when Lee will become PM
Singapore to tackle surface-to-air missiles threat: report
Singapore upgrades anti-terrorist security at chemical complex
Attacks must not deter US from helping Iraq: Singapore
London hospital denies preferential care for Singapore ex-PM's wife
Lee Sr's wife in London hospital after suffering stroke
Singapore to send 192 military personnel to Iraq
Goh's Australia comments taken out of context: spokesman
Singapore denies offence in Goh remarks
AUSTRALIAN
Bush takes anti-terrorism push to Singapore Bali
Transcript of Francis Seow's ST interview
Singapore's Lee Sr says only Muslims can solve Islamic terrorism
No more maid display
TODAY
Deputy premier says Singapore no ''family show''
Singapore increases anti-terrorist security at petrol stations
Singapore will demolish Changi prison
AGE
Many Asian countries fail report card on corruption
ASEAN must speed up integration to stay competitive: Goh
Bomb threat forces Singapore Airlines to delay flight to London
Singapore developing electronic chip capable of detecting SARS: report
Armed air marshals on Singapore Airline flights: report
Lee Kuan Yew at 80: Living legacy
ASIA TIMES
BBC's HARDtalk interview Singapore's PM Goh BBC
Environment chief apologises for latest SARS case
‘Fit and able’ Lee to soldier on
STAR
Lee dynasty keeps iron grip AGE
Majority of Singaporeans want Lee to retire: Internet poll
Music has not stopped for Singapore: Lee
Lee Kuan Yew staying on at 80
BBC
Lee Kuan Yew still a power on 80th birthday
New PM may be in 'awkward' position to lead 
Financial Times
As Singapore's Lee turns 80, succession issue looms
Founding father to remain in government
Financial Times
Party goes on for the young STAR
Still standing STAR
Singapore asks people how to cut costs and wastage in public service
Parting advice
FEER
Singapore tells hotel, mall and property firms to tighten security
Singapore air force on guard against September 11-style attacks
Internet poll shows Singaporeans want PM Goh to stay on
PM Goh to stay in politics after stepping down
Leadership transition will change little in S'pore
Dr Chee's response to PM Goh's speech
Leader-in-waiting Lee capable but must overcome image problem: analysts
PM Goh to step down, names successor
Singapore to maintain open-door policy on foreign workers: minister
Pressure grows for change as Singapore turns 38
Wounded lion Singapore hopes to roar again as it marks 38th birthday
Call to arms in Singapore yields explosive results
Singapore must remain on guard against terrorist threats: minister
Doctors defend decision to operate on Bijani twins
Auction of Lee Sr's mementos raises million dollars for charity
World's biggest observation wheel to rise above Singapore
S'pore narrowing choices for new fighter jets
Two Singapore Navy officers charged for fatal collision
Singapore defends support for war on Iraq, says weapons search not over
JI figure in Singapore jail after arrest in Thailand: government
Singapore says support for US makes it top terror target
Singapore vigilant amid possible security threats
New eye on Singapore: But how objective will the watchers be?
Lee Sr says only US can stop terrorism: report
War against terror in Southeast Asia far from over: Bush, Goh
Activists target Singapore over illegal logging
Singapore reshuffles cabinet, new defence minister
Why Singapore took such a public stand on Iraq war
TODAY
Priest charged in multimillion-dollar scam
Children on forced vacation to prevent pneumonia spread
Singapore uses strict rules to set up broad quarantine
AWSJ
Singapore shuts schools, expands quarantines after first SARS death
Protracted Iraq war may boost militancy, terrorist groups: analysts
Singapore quarantines 700
Government, local Muslims to raise Iraq aid funds
Opposition condemns war, lashes at Singapore's pro-war stance
Iraqi civilians victims of war crimes: Singapore NGO
ASEAN must guard against militants exploiting Iraq war: official
Singapore makes facilities available to US forces, steps up security
Singapore strengthens security as war rages in Iraq
Singaporeans urged to avoid travel to Middle East
Mystery disease deals fresh blow to Asian travel industry
Singapore reports four cases of new mysterious pneumonia
Singapore tightens security as Iraq war nears
Prepare for war if you want peace: Defence chief
Jet's tail hits in take-off drama
Singapore signs up for F35 stealth fighter program
Singapore steels for terrorist attack
SCMP
Two women stage brief protest outside US embassy in Singapore
Singapore to use SMS, community patrols in fight against terrorism
Singapore confirms identity of militant arrested in Indonesia
Jakarta to allow S'pore to question militant suspect
Singapore to confirm identity of terrorist suspect in Indonesia
PM sees Iraqi crisis over by mid-year
Deputy PM wants peaceful resolution to US-Iraq standoff
Muslims stepping up safeguards against militant Islam
MP makes bold proposal to help local Muslims
Singapore considers terror worst threat since communism
Singapore to scan containers at port as part of anti-terror fight
Singapore unveils crack team to deal with biological weapons threats
Government issues warning over rising bomb hoaxes
ISA booklet details terror threats to Singapore
Muslims shun home-based religious teachers: report
Sharp claws
SCMP
Singapore to cease search for fourth missing female naval officer
Debate on foreign talent rages on
STAR
Singapore offers grim view of future terror AUSTRALIAN
Terror threat could outlive al Qaeda, Singapore claims SCMP
Muslim keeps up his protest over city-state's school headscarf ban SCMP
Singapore authorities fear fourth officer dead in high-seas collision
Singapore finds third dead sailor
Syd Morn Herald
Impact of Iraq war to depend on Muslims' reaction: PM Goh

2002
Singapore looks to stop "rational" terrorists AGE
Air marshalls to go on Singapore carriers: government
PM says transition to younger leaders on track: report
Singapore to boost defence spending to combat terror
Al-Qaeda and allies line up targets around the world: Singapore
President and Pope talk of need for interreligious dialogue
Singapore opposes PM Howard's talk
AGE
Islamic terror movement can regroup warns Singapore deputy PM
Lee Sr rapped over remark on radical groups
Jakarta Post
Goh likely to carry on till next polls STAR
What went wrong? FEER
PM Goh lays out transition strategy SCMP
PM Goh says nation a terror target
Goh tries to offer cheer amid gloom and terror threat SCMP
Lee warns of 10-year terror threat SMH
Malaysia arrests 'suicide bombers in Singapore attack plot' AGE
Singapore says terrorist threat imperils Southeast Asian prosperity
Singapore terror fight shifts focus off reform Houston Chronicle
Beware tide of militant Islam : Lee Jr
Singapore deploys armoured troops to guard petrochemical complex
City planners must take into account terrorist threats: minister
Anti-terror effort helps to retain investors faith: Lee Sr
Singapore hones its terror defences after Bali bombs SCMP
Danger but no imminent threat of terror to Singapore: minister
Singapore passes law restricting access to explosives
Singapore seen to be meddling in Spratlys pact
STAR
Lawsuits mount against Singapore Airlines over fatal Taiwan crash
Singapore to step up bomb screening at airport
Lee Sr backs Bush stance on Iraq
US crucial in SEAsia's war against terrorism: Singapore
Bali blast too close for comfort
STAR
Asia's nightspots hit by fallout from Bali bomb blast
Bomb threat grounds SIA plane at Singapore
Indonesia's tough action to boost ASEAN's anti-terror fight: analysts
Singapore meddling in Spratlys - Filipino Foreign Affairs
Philippine Star
PM "happy" Indonesia taking action against terror suspects
More Lee-way for Singapore
NATION
Lee Jr sees lasting extremist threat
Singapore fears guilt by association
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Bali bomb adds to region's jitters FINANCIAL TIMES
Bali blast shows terrorism on Southeast Asia's doorstep: Singapore PM
Bali lessons ripple in SE Asia
Aviation body says crash pilots can have licenses back

Singapore urges SE Asia to work together to fight terrorism
Muslims reject terrorist groups using Islam's name
Opposition Muslim group alleges Malay Singaporeans are sidelined
War would signal Singapore recession
Islamic militants aimed at more targets: report
Radical funded plot to kill Indonesia's Megawati: report
Soft treatment for detainees
Jeyaretnam labelled true blue Singaporean in rare tribute
Singapore says militants used schools to scout members
Anti-Islam conflict would harm Singapore, says minister
Ruling party rejects political reform proposal
Singapore's paradox of freedom and order
Priority to 'neutralise terrorist network', not try accused
Criticism of terror detentions grows
Singapore suspect met with Mousssaoui
Singapore terror suspects average
Dragnet in Disneyland:
BULLETIN
Singapore hunts five suspected Muslim militants
Singapore says militant group has up to 80 members
Singapore facts stranger than fiction
Muslim leaders denounce violent road to Islamic state
Malay group forecasts war with Singapore in 3 years
Jiang to keep big role, Lee Kuan Yew says IHT
Military puts firepower on show in "uncertain" environment
Singapore bars Malaysian headscarf row lawyer
Malaysian lawyer slams Singapore ban as 'riduculous'
US Asian ally Singapore silent over stand on Iraq
September 11 memorial goes ahead amid tight security
September 11 sees civil liberties curtailed in Asia: book
Singapore remains at risk of terror attack: minister
Singapore tightens security ahead of September 11
Government urged to oppose Iraq attack
Singapore to check UN report on al Qaeda funds
Singapore wants to bring back terror suspects, but not seeking extradition
Millionaire ministers run Asia's cleanest governments
New arts center poses tongue-twister for Singaporeans
Singapore Airlines defends sacking of pilots in Taiwan crash
Shattered dreams on island Shangri-la
Economy grows 3.9 percent in second quarter
Dealing with N-day damper
Terrorists may use ships next to distrupt global trade: Lee Jr
Sporting imports win medals but draw controversy
Website aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam
ASEAN rejects Malaysian plan for "ASEAN plus three" secretariat
Singapore Airlines fires two Taiwan crash pilots
SQ suspends pilot in Taiwan wrong turn
Not known if S’pore activist wants asylum in Australia
Muslim activist seeks Australian refuge
Singapore to take ASEAN reins as bloc faces biggest challenges
Singapore in market for new generation fighter jets
Al-Qaeda linked terrorists planned attacks in Singapore: officials
Taiwan says SQ jet on wrong taxiway
First taste of opposition politics leaves Singaporeans frustrated
New brand of politics in play
Karpal needs permit to represent S'pore students in tudung case
Singapore passes law to block funds for terror groups
US, Singapore launch major military exercises
Hezbollah denies plan to attack US, Israeli ships in Singapore
Hezbollah had plans to attack US, Israeli ships in Singapore: report
Muslim student complies with headscarf ban, returns to school: report
Singapore first Asian port to adopt US anti-terror procedures
Muslim militants plotting to topple SE Asian governments: Lee Sr
Chee Soon Juan interview transcript
CNN TalkAsia
Militants admit terrorist activity: government
Lee Kuan Yew interview transcript:
CNN TalkAsia
Suspected terrorist admits role in bomb plot: lawyer
Eleven Singapore servicemen injured in Taiwan drill
ASEAN's military buildup threatens detente with China
Political uncertainty shadows Southeast Asia: Lee Jr
Muslim schoolgirls hire Malaysian lawyer over headscarf row
Singapore to move ammo underground to free up land
Gurkhas guard Singapore from terror
Wrong Target FEER
Political Islamism rattles the region
The strange death of the ASEAN way
Singapore suspect "planned" to hijack British and US jets
Singapore says group planned Changi airport attack
Singapore - The tudung affair
Terrorism, religious extremism key challenges for SE Asia: Singapore
Singapore faces "most severe challenges" in years ahead: president
Activist questions effectiveness of intelligence units
Mystery Singapore document details state links in private enterprise
SE Asia must deny a haven for al-Qaeda: Lee Sr
Singapore questions more terrorist suspects
Mueller: Al-Qaida needs new base
Singapore school dress code alienates Muslims
Singapore releases terrorist videos
Row over Islamic headscarf goes beyond Singapore
Headscarf parents may challenge ban
Most Singaporean Muslims support ban on headscarfs in school
Muslim activist vows to fight headscarf ban
Girl wears hijab at Spanish school
Singapore terrorists hoped to kill thousands
Terrorist leaders still at large in Indonesia: Lee Sr
Muslims warned on pushing for headscarves in schools
Southeast Asia receives terrorism wake-up call
Singapore headscarves ban angers Muslims
Terror threats, racial harmony are Singapore's main worries: PM
Document reveals Southeast Asia 'bomb plot'
Lee Sr says some terror suspects got away
Former president Ong Teng Cheong dies
Shadows of doubt frustrate Al Qaeda connection
Racial harmony a priority after arrests of Islamic militants: PM
Singapore still vulnerable to terror attacks despite recent arrests: PM
Singapore pledges continued support for US-led anti-terror war
'Sleeper cells' in Singapore show al Qaeda's long reach
Anxious Singapore trumpets its anti-terror efforts
The spores of al-Qaeda
Fateha group members resign over leader's anti-US stance
Singapore tightens grip on vocal Muslim Web site
A questionable strategy
FEER
Terror shifts to Asia
Singapore finds "clear link" between local group and al-Qaeda
Muslims backs government's arrest of Islamic militants
Alleged terror network in Southeast Asia widens
Alleged bomb maker for militants is linked to al Qaeda network
Singapore case reveals reach of Southeast Asian network
The present danger
Common ground:
FEER
Pro-bin Laden Muslim group defiant in Singapore
Singapore blasts anti-government, pro-Osama sites
Terror link turns spotlight on Singapore ethnic divide
Singapore acted on local tip-off on terror
Pro-bin Laden Singapore group to register as political website: report
Singapore contends with potential fallout of militants' arrests
Terrorism threat still present despite arrests: Lee Jr
Doubts mount over Malaysian claims of al Qaeda links
Tighter security at Singapore airport
Singapore shopping for fighter jets replacements: report
Singapore commissions weapons simulator
Terror link jolts Singapore
Experts concerned about al-Qaida plot in Singapore
Singapore breach brings terror closer to home
Singapore sleepers:
TIME
Singapore leaders slam Muslim extremist plotters
Militants in their midst
PM calls for racial harmony amid terror plot fears
Intelligence from Afghanistan breaks Singapore plot
Singapore network 'had long tentacles'
Singapore terror group 'had plan to bomb US warships'
Centre calls for court cases for alleged terrorists
Al-Qaida arrests shock Singapore
Singapore militants 'not linked' to Malaysia
Asian militants with alleged al Qaeda ties are accused of plotting against embassies
Al-Qaeda-linked suspects targeted US embassy: Singapore government
Singapore terror suspects include military members
Singapore confirms 15 terrorist arrests
Singapore denies getting US terror intel

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