Most people think that violent terrorism is a major challenge facing their societies and they support tough measures to counter the problem at the expense of some civil liberties, according to a global survey on public perceptions towards violent terrorism…
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Immigration Officer: First time you’re presenting at a conference? Me: No, but it’s the first time i’m being checked like this even after telling immigration i have a conference. Him: Are you nervous? Me: No, i’m disappointed. Him: Why? I’m…
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A teller who handed over about $30,000 in cash to a robber at Standard Chartered Bank’s Holland Village branch on Thursday did the right thing, according to the bank, which has tightened security there with a security guard. Yesterday, an…
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Two unattended bags gave bystanders cause for worry in separate incidents – at a bus terminal in Queen Street and at Woodlands Checkpoint – last Friday. Chinese evening daily Lianhe Wanbao on Saturday reported witnesses as saying they were afraid…
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“Protecting the Singaporean Way of Life” is the objective of Total Defence, a day that was commemorated last Sunday. Implicit is the understanding that total defence or national security is about protecting national sovereignty. But can it be assumed that…
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