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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Singapore Straits Times

TUESDAY AUGUST 4 2015
PSI 31 
 SINGAPORE 30°C/24 °C
ST Index  3,189.660 -3.130

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(Bloomberg) - President Barack Obama unveiled a landmark set of regulations to combat climate change in a plan that requires states to cut emissions from power plants, setting up a red-state, blue-state battle reminiscent of Obamacare.

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Malaysians stocking up on US, Sing dollars
Speculation that the ringgit will continue to weaken has led many Malaysians to stock up on US and S'pore dollars in the hopes of a profitable cashout in the near future. The ringgit fell for a 4th day today to RM3.8650 per US dollar. http://str.sg/ZerN PHOTO: AFP
Decomposed body found hanging from tree 
The body of a man in his 30s was found along Republic Avenue on Monday evening. Police say investigations into the unnatural death are ongoing. http://str.sg/Zerh
PHOTO: LIANHE WANBAO 
Trading on Singapore derivatives market opens as normal on Tuesday
SGX says trading opened as normal this morning following a 1.5 hour trading suspension last night. http://str.sg/ZerW ST FILE PHOTO 
Did Gisele Bundchen go for plastic surgery in a burqa?
The 35-year-old ex-supermodel has come under fire after a newspaper claimed that she wore a burqa to secretly go under the knife in Paris last month.  http://str.sg/Zerx PHOTO: CHANEL
Adidas defends controversial Man Utd women's shirt
The sportswear giant was criticised for the design of the shirt, designed specifically for female fans of Man Utd, which had a much lower neckline than the men's version and was branded sexist by some fans. http://str.sg/ZeKv PHOTO: MANUTD.COM
Train delays on North-South line
Commuters are complaining of a train delay on the N-S line due to a train fault. Are you affected? http://str.sg/Zerg ST FILE PHOTO
US woman defends giraffe hunt
Ms Sabrina Corgatelli, from Idaho, had flaunted images of herself posing with the carcasses of a giraffe and other wildlife she killed during a recent guided hunt in South Africa. She says giraffes are very dangerous animals. http://str.sg/ZeKF PHOTO: SABRINA CORGATELLI/TWITTER
Abandoned baby found trapped in Beijing public toilet pipe
The newborn girl was found head-first down the pipe. She was taken to a hospital and did not appear to have any physical disabilities. http://str.sg/ZeDw PHOTO: AFP
Traffic update
No train disruptions reported; accident on MCE (AYE) after Marina Coastal Dr Entrance. Avoid lane 1.
Heavy rain in many parts of Singapore on Tuesday morning
Don't forget your brollies - the NEA has warned of thundery showers and gusty winds, with the possible occurrence of flash floods. http://str.sg/ZeKu PHOTO: ST FILE
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Russia remain unbeaten in the synchronised swimming team free event after winning a fifth straight gold at the Fina World Championships in Kazan on Friday.

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