Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 13
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Jan 13.
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin sharply criticised for emergency declaration
One critic of the move is former premier Mahathir Mohamad, who said it was unnecessary.
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Democrats poised to impeach defiant Trump over storming of US Capitol
House Republican leaders have decided not to lobby their members against voting for impeachment.
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Capitol riot a close call, sparks security concern ahead of Biden’s inauguration
At one point, the crowd that invaded the Capitol was shouting “Hang Mike Pence!”.
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Floods in Malaysia drive up prices of fish and vegetables at wet markets in Singapore
Vendors said farms in Malaysia are flooded, resulting in poor crop output.
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83-year-old Singaporean man among new Covid-19 cases in Singapore
Tuesday’s cases were all imported, taking Singapore’s total to 58,946.
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3 in 4 Covid-19 patients suffer from at least one symptom six months after infection: Study
Common post-infection problems include fatigue, sleep difficulties, and anxiety or depression.
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Global travel body rejects compulsory Covid-19 shots as experts say herd immunity not close
WHO official says it would take time to produce and administer enough vaccine doses.
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Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon Adelson dies aged 87 from complications linked to cancer treatment
He built the world’s largest empire of casinos and resort hotels.
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7 celebrity couples who fell in love on set
Happily ever after doesn’t just happen in the movies.
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Netflix announces 70 star-packed 2021 films
Among the most-anticipated titles is Don’t Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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