STILL TRYING TO WIN THE PEACE FOR IRAQ
Tomorrow will mark the 10th anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq. One writer looks at the
United States
VIOLENCE KNOWS NO POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
Singaporeans, aghast at the recent slaying of schoolchildren by a gunman in the United States and the gang-rape of a
INDONESIA’S RESILIENCE FACES TEST OF EXTREMISM
When Indonesia foiled a plot to attack the United States Embassy in Jakarta and other targets last week, it proved
EXTERNAL FACTORS LIKELY TO SHAPE THE SINGAPORE STORY IN YEARS TO COME
By beginning his National Day Rally speech with a reference to the Singapore story of having traveled from Third World
Hillary’s race picks up pace as Obama falters
Fresh funding, crucial backing from a governor and strong ratings boost her campaign.
WITH the tide seemingly turning in her favour, Democratic presidential
Will Americans elect a black president?
Issue of Obama’s race has grown to become dominant theme in election.
ARE Americans ready for a black president?
Democratic Senator Barack Obama has
Hillary keeps battle alive with key win
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY
Her victory puts Democratic Party on course for fight to the bitter end.
SENATOR Hillary Clinton has survived yet another bruising primary
Fight gets ugly but knockout unlikely
DEMOCRAT RACE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Hillary is expected to win but may not succeed in cutting rival Obama’s lead.
THERE won’t be a knockout in
Is it over for Hillary?
Party pressure, waning support and depleting funds could force her to quit race.
ON THE stump in Philadelphia recently, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Bush praises S’pore for firm stance against extremists
US leader describes Republic as a ‘very strong ally’ after meeting SM Goh.
US PRESIDENT George W. Bush has said that he appreciates
Tibetan exiles keep the fight alive
Activist groups keep Tibet in global spotlight and apply pressure on China.
Although the number of Tibetans in exile around the world is
Myanmar ‘looking at Indonesia as a model’
STRAITS TIMES INTERVIEW WITH UN ENVOY TO MYANMAR
Junta studying Thai transition from military to civilian rule, too.
MYANMAR’S ruling generals are looking at