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I applaud the Government's decision to release Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing to join the labour movement ("Chan Chun Sing joins labour movement"; last Saturday). It is a loss for the Cabinet but a big gain for the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and a reflection of the symbiotic relationship... 

President speaks out in Delhi on importance of empowering women in India in wake of recent high-profile sexual attacks Play Video Click HerePresident Barack Obama ended his three-day visit to India by challenging the country on women’s rights and religious tolerance. Barack Obama challenged India’s record on religious tolerance... 

The screen scrolls through photos every few minutes. A court in China has started naming and shaming people who don't pay fines by showing their images on a giant screen outside a major train station, it's reported. The initiative is aimed at people who haven't paid court-ordered compensation in the city of Changsha, southern...