18 November 2020, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 18 November 2020, Wednesday Dive into the digital future at SG:Digital Wonderland 2020 — Special Edition 2020 with VR Watch Party, Digital Storytelling Contest, e-sports tournament and more19/11/2020 7:54 am Pennsylvania high court to hear Trump challenge to thousands of US election votes19/11/2020 7:49 am New York City public schools halt in-person classes as COVID-19 crisis deepens19/11/2020 7:43 am Atletico's Torreira tests positive for COVID-1919/11/2020 7:24 am Canada names China, Russia as main cyber-crime threats; sees risk to power supply19/11/2020 7:18 am Britain's Dowsett calls off hour record attempt after COVID-19 positive19/11/2020 7:18 am Ecuadorean player finds passport after internet appeal19/11/2020 7:18 am How men can play a vital role in battling cervical cancer19/11/2020 7:12 am 6 fun, unusual night spots and activities in South Korea you’ll love19/11/2020 7:12 am France far from exiting partial coronavirus lockdown, says government19/11/2020 7:12 am Apple lowers App Store fees for small developers, but critics say move just 'window dressing'19/11/2020 7:09 am Apple, US states reach US$113 million settlement on iPhone throttling19/11/2020 6:58 am Infineon insulated from US-China tensions - CEO19/11/2020 6:51 am Infineon insulated from US-China tensions: CEO19/11/2020 6:51 am US-China relations could have fresh start under Biden, insurance veteran Greenberg says19/11/2020 6:24 am Another bitcoin bubble? This time it's different, backers hope19/11/2020 6:24 am Exclusive: US investigators were told to take 'no further action' on Caterpillar, ex-client of Barr19/11/2020 6:24 am Tennis: Zverev rebounds to beat Schwartzman at ATP Finals19/11/2020 5:59 am Like Biden, US Republican report urges international cooperation on China19/11/2020 5:59 am Angry at US election defeat, Trump seeks partial recount in Wisconsin19/11/2020 5:57 am Bahrain urges Israel-Palestinian peace in historic Jerusalem meeting19/11/2020 5:36 am Google presses for quicker release of documents in lawsuit19/11/2020 5:32 am UK PM defends COVID-19 contracts after watchdog criticism19/11/2020 5:32 am Apple, US states reach US$113 million settlement on iPhone throttling19/11/2020 5:32 am Italy deploys war charity in crisis-hit south19/11/2020 5:11 am Harvey Weinstein has fever in prison, Covid-19 not ruled out19/11/2020 5:11 am Tennis: Alexander Zverev bounces back from defeat to keep ATP Finals hopes alive19/11/2020 5:06 am Trump to represent US at this week's virtual APEC summit, official says19/11/2020 5:05 am Google redesigns Pay app, opens waitlist for bank accounts with Citi19/11/2020 5:05 am Analysis: Another bitcoin bubble? This time it's different, backers hope19/11/2020 5:05 am Football: Northern Ireland out of Nations League B after Norway forfeit Romania game19/11/2020 5:01 am Northern Ireland out of Nations League B after Norway forfeit Romania game19/11/2020 4:38 am Nancy Pelosi wins bid to lead Democrats in US House19/11/2020 4:38 am Swiss demand pay cuts from sports clubs in return for COVID aid19/11/2020 4:24 am Trump to represent US at this week's virtual Apec summit, official says19/11/2020 4:23 am Zverev rebounds to beat Schwartzman at ATP Finals19/11/2020 4:17 am US regulator votes to shift some auto safety spectrum to Wi-Fi use19/11/2020 4:17 am S&P upgrades Sweden's Ericsson to 'BBB-' with stable outlook19/11/2020 4:17 am Football: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus again19/11/2020 4:16 am Portugal sets up taskforce to prepare COVID-19 vaccine distribution19/11/2020 3:51 am JPMorgan's Dimon says 'childish' US politicians are preventing stimulus package19/11/2020 3:51 am TODAY20: What have we done for our Merdeka Generation? (Aug 10, 2009)19/11/2020 3:48 am Football: Xavi can be Barca's Alex Ferguson, says presidential hopeful19/11/2020 3:24 am Football: Barca's Busquets out of trip to Atletico19/11/2020 3:24 am 29-0 loss reopens debate on women's football in Brazil19/11/2020 3:24 am Malaysia cripples cash-rich syndicate helping illegal foreign workers evade the law19/11/2020 3:23 am US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions, targets Khamenei-linked foundation19/11/2020 3:02 am Combat sports with prolonged body contact now allowed, subject to 5-person limit per group19/11/2020 2:59 am Twitter apologises to India parliament panel in China geo-tagging dispute19/11/2020 2:59 am Malaysia in deal with China for COVID-19 vaccine development19/11/2020 2:55 am The Vaccines Will Probably Work. Making Them Fast Will Be the Hard Part.19/11/2020 2:45 am Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint19/11/2020 2:42 am Football: Egypt's Salah, Elneny test positive for COVID-19 again19/11/2020 2:37 am Global debt to hit record US$277 trillion by year end on pandemic spending splurge: Report19/11/2020 2:37 am Sweden culls 3,200 turkeys after finding bird flu on farm19/11/2020 2:34 am 'A special day': End of Pfizer trial paves way for a COVID shot this year19/11/2020 2:31 am Duck and cover: Blow-up mascots star at Thai protests19/11/2020 2:31 am US police department recruits stray dog for its canine unit in placement program to rescue shelter dogs (VIDEO）19/11/2020 2:30 am German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel's coronavirus law19/11/2020 2:28 am Athletes’ Village must be safest place in Tokyo: IOC official19/11/2020 2:18 am Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year19/11/2020 2:15 am Duck and cover: Blow-up mascots star at Thai protests19/11/2020 2:13 am Green is the new black in boom for clean energy funds19/11/2020 2:12 am Twitter apologises to India parliament panel in China geo-tagging dispute19/11/2020 2:12 am Xavi can be Barca's Alex Ferguson, says presidential hopeful19/11/2020 2:12 am China insists coronavirus can be imported through food, the world disagrees19/11/2020 2:06 am BBC appoints former judge to lead Princess Diana interview inquiry, amid claims she was tricked into taking part19/11/2020 2:06 am Barca's Busquets out of trip to Atletico19/11/2020 2:05 am Trump election fraud claims disappear in court hearing19/11/2020 2:03 am 'Better off thanks to China': German companies double down on resurgent giant19/11/2020 2:00 am Despite hopeful noises, US return to Iran nuclear deal still faces hurdles19/11/2020 1:52 am $10m compensation for some 3,000 civil servants due to HR errors19/11/2020 1:48 am Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as COVID-19 surges in US19/11/2020 1:45 am Serial killer specialist 'appalled' by US executions in new film19/11/2020 1:30 am Temasek in food tech innovation venture with A*Star19/11/2020 1:26 am Jailed Saudi activist's sister urges pressure on G-20 host19/11/2020 1:26 am Sports Resilience Package to give up to $15k grants to academies, $600 coach allowance monthly19/11/2020 1:26 am Singapore makes progress on home-grown food target19/11/2020 1:26 am Taleban welcome US troop drawdown from Afghanistan as 'good step'19/11/2020 1:26 am Man arrested over 1974 UK pub bombings that killed 2119/11/2020 1:24 am US housing starts beat expectations in October19/11/2020 1:24 am Rugby: Byrne gets nod ahead of Burns for England clash19/11/2020 1:24 am 5 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, all imported19/11/2020 1:20 am Iraq, Saudi Arabia reopen land border after 30 years19/11/2020 1:18 am Pfizer ends COVID-19 trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year19/11/2020 1:18 am France to keep supporting Air France-KLM if needed: Government19/11/2020 1:18 am Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades19/11/2020 1:00 am US ends Boeing 737 Max flight ban after crash probes19/11/2020 1:00 am US housing starts beat expectations in October19/11/2020 12:52 am Ireland name Byrne in place of injured Sexton for England clash19/11/2020 12:52 am Athletes’ Village must be safest place in Tokyo, IOC official says19/11/2020 12:52 am US ends Boeing 737 Max flight ban after crash probes19/11/2020 12:52 am Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin admits Sabah state polls in Sept caused current Covid-19 wave19/11/2020 12:52 am New guidelines for pet vaccinations in Singapore help clear up ambiguities19/11/2020 12:42 am EFL re-introduces five substitutions rule19/11/2020 12:39 am Thai parliament rejects monarchy reform through charter overhaul as protesters spray paint at police headquarters19/11/2020 12:38 am Bosses can foster positive discussion on mental wellness at the workplace: WSH chair19/11/2020 12:38 am US ends Boeing 737 MAX flight ban after crash probes19/11/2020 12:32 am FAA chief '100 per cent confident' of 737 MAX safety as flights to resume19/11/2020 12:32 am UBS banks on hybrid digital platform to boost millionaire business19/11/2020 12:32 am FDA approves first COVID-19 test kit for home use19/11/2020 12:30 am China targets frozen food imports over virus fears19/11/2020 12:27 am Canada PM refuses to commit to Huawei 5G decision timetable19/11/2020 12:25 am Thai protesters mass for new rally, a day after 6 protesters shot in violent clashes19/11/2020 12:23 am Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited improving processes, cost structure and marketing19/11/2020 12:21 am Three ex-lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong19/11/2020 12:19 am Migrant worker charged for leaving dormitory, taking taxi to Changi Airport while under Covid-19 isolation19/11/2020 12:12 am Half of Republicans say Biden won because of a 'rigged' election: Reuters/Ipsos poll19/11/2020 12:10 am Boy has surgery as piano played next to operating table19/11/2020 12:09 am Stock futures rise on vaccine bets; Boeing jumps19/11/2020 12:06 am FAA chief '100per cent confident' of 737 MAX safety as flights to resume19/11/2020 12:06 am Football: Aubameyang fury as Gambia airport drama mars Africa Cup of Nations19/11/2020 12:06 am Half of Republicans say Biden won because of a 'rigged' election: Reuters/Ipsos poll19/11/2020 12:01 am Hundreds sign up for Delhi race as it battles COVID-19 surge, pollution18/11/2020 11:59 pm Covid-19 is set to leave its mark on the young around the world18/11/2020 11:59 pm The Straits Times @STcom18/11/2020 11:59 pm Diverse team likely as Biden mulls his cabinet18/11/2020 11:52 pm US approves first rapid home Covid-19 test18/11/2020 11:49 pm Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims18/11/2020 11:48 pm Target beats profit estimates as same-day delivery drives online demand18/11/2020 11:39 pm Sabah's Batu Sapi by-election postponed as Malaysian king declares emergency for the parliamentary constituency18/11/2020 11:39 pm Migrant worker charged for leaving dormitory, taking taxi to Changi Airport while under COVID-19 isolation18/11/2020 11:39 pm EU says: we are now in last moments to reach Brexit trade deal18/11/2020 11:33 pm Thai protesters mass again despite violence18/11/2020 11:30 pm Football: Dementia 'scandal' must be addressed urgently, says Stiles family18/11/2020 11:25 pm Pfizer ends COVID-19 trial with 95per cent efficacy, to seek emergency-use authorization18/11/2020 11:15 pm Houseparty, Fortnite partner to let gamers video chat while playing18/11/2020 11:15 pm England all-rounder Moeen Ali still yearns for test cricket18/11/2020 11:01 pm 3,000 current and former civil servants ‘under-compensated’ due to HR system errors; Govt to make up S$10m shortfall18/11/2020 11:01 pm Model who struck driver’s face and threw soil at his taxi gets 2 weeks’ jail18/11/2020 11:01 pm Barack Obama says the birther conspiracy 'angered' him18/11/2020 11:00 pm New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia plunge to 66018/11/2020 11:00 pm CDL hotel arm reviewing portfolio, assessing at least three offers for assets18/11/2020 10:59 pm Football: World Cup hero Hurst supports ban on children heading ball18/11/2020 10:53 pm Target sales soar as same-day delivery powers online demand18/11/2020 10:53 pm Wirecard's creditors claim at least 12.5 billion euros18/11/2020 10:53 pm Centurion Corp secures master lease for 5,000-bed dorm in Selangor18/11/2020 10:48 pm House owner fails in bid to lay claim to adjacent land after making argument on growth of rambutan tree roots18/11/2020 10:47 pm General Motors to announce boosted spending plans for EVs on Thursday: Sources18/11/2020 10:47 pm Taiwan pulls plug on China-friendly news channel18/11/2020 10:45 pm Luis Suarez to miss Barca match after testing positive for Covid-1918/11/2020 10:43 pm Malay/Muslim community has made good social progress, vibrant next generation needed to continue success: Shanmugam18/11/2020 10:34 pm Berkshire's bet a bright spot in gloomy year for Big Pharma stocks18/11/2020 10:33 pm Airlines scramble to prepare for ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine distribution18/11/2020 10:33 pm GM will announce boosted spending plans for EVs on Thursday-sources18/11/2020 10:33 pm Iran feeds uranium gas into advanced centrifuges underground: IAEA18/11/2020 10:27 pm Abrahams becomes Wales' first Black head coach, takes over women's team18/11/2020 10:27 pm Analysis: US manufacturing is booming - but not for these guys18/11/2020 10:19 pm Spain authorises Phase 3 trial of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine18/11/2020 10:19 pm World's biggest shipper remains wary of COVID-19 pandemic18/11/2020 10:19 pm Iran says to return to nuclear commitments if US sanctions lifted18/11/2020 10:17 pm Preschoolers in North West district play and learn about the environment18/11/2020 10:17 pm Caster Semenya seeks to overturn hormone-drug rule again18/11/2020 10:16 pm Russian online retailer Ozon targets US$1 billion in US IPO18/11/2020 10:07 pm ‘Am I affected?’: What you need to know about HR system errors over benefits for current and former civil servants18/11/2020 10:07 pm Cricket: England set to host India in five tests in 202118/11/2020 10:00 pm Wirecard creditors claim at least 12.5 billion euros18/11/2020 10:00 pm Football: Germany turns on coach Loew after Spain debacle18/11/2020 10:00 pm Global daily coronavirus deaths cross record of 10,733 single-day deaths - Reuters tally18/11/2020 10:00 pm New Zealand vows crackdown on defecating backpackers18/11/2020 10:00 pm Daily Debrief: What Happened Today18/11/2020 9:56 pm Probe into Starburst Holdings chairman, MD related to corrupt transactions with agents18/11/2020 9:55 pm WHO welcomes good news on vaccine but says no time for complacency18/11/2020 9:55 pm MOM to work closely with employers to manage risk of infectious diseases spreading at work18/11/2020 9:51 pm Bigger BTO flats in Bishan and Toa Payoh heavily oversubscribed in one day despite website glitches18/11/2020 9:51 pm Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 1818/11/2020 9:48 pm Selected school sport facilities to reopen for public use from Nov 21, but safe management measures apply18/11/2020 9:48 pm Thousands protest in Berlin against Merkel's COVID-19 plans18/11/2020 9:41 pm Jail for man who correctly guessed ‘888888’ PIN for found bank card and stole S$8,00018/11/2020 9:41 pm Spain thrash Germany 6-0 to reach Nations League Finals18/11/2020 9:36 pm Israel strikes widely in Syria, sending signal of aggressive post-Trump posture18/11/2020 9:34 pm England set to host India in five tests in 202118/11/2020 9:34 pm Global luxury goods sales set for largest ever fall in Bain forecast18/11/2020 9:34 pm U.S. judge skeptical of Trump bid to halt Biden win in Pennsylvania18/11/2020 9:30 pm STI up for third straight session on Singapore's economic recovery hopes18/11/2020 9:30 pm ‘Am I affected?’: What you need to know about HR system errors over benefits for current and former civil servants18/11/2020 9:29 pm Bitcoin breaks US$18,000 with all-time high in sight18/11/2020 9:08 pm Head of England's COVID-19 test and trace told to self-isolate by her own app18/11/2020 9:08 pm Covid-19 vaccine not mandatory for Olympic-bound athletes: IOC chief18/11/2020 9:06 pm PM Lee to attend virtual Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting and CEO Dialogues18/11/2020 9:04 pm Health Check Podcast: Innovations in treating lung cancer; ensure early coverage18/11/2020 9:04 pm Panasonic, Equinor, Hydro consider battery production in Norway18/11/2020 9:01 pm Malaysia in deal with China for COVID-19 vaccine development18/11/2020 9:01 pm Robinsons owes over $31.6 million to some 440 creditors: Notice18/11/2020 9:01 pm Thailand sees its most violent protests yet18/11/2020 9:00 pm Coronavirus-prevention success story Taiwan to tighten restrictions18/11/2020 9:00 pm Golf: Im chases victory at RSM Classic after Masters thrill18/11/2020 8:53 pm Taiwanese singer Bobby Chen on 'sick leave': he's not holding a year-end concert for first time in 27 years18/11/2020 8:53 pm Cricket: England return to Pakistan for short T20 series18/11/2020 8:48 pm UK diplomat in China: Huge 'relief' when woman he rescued resumed breathing18/11/2020 8:48 pm Ericsson takes issue with Swedish ban on Huawei - FT18/11/2020 8:48 pm Poorer nations face vaccine wait as West locks down supply18/11/2020 8:45 pm Taiwan to shut down China-friendly tycoon's news channel18/11/2020 8:41 pm China's top hotpot chain Haidilao accelerates expansion even as COVID-19 pandemic bites18/11/2020 8:41 pm Bitcoin breaks US$18,000 as rally powers on, all-time high in sight18/11/2020 8:41 pm From SingPost’s mail centre to Geylang’s red light district, My Community Festival offers local tours with a difference18/11/2020 8:35 pm Taiwan grounds all F16 jets after one goes missing18/11/2020 8:30 pm The Straits Times @STcom18/11/2020 8:29 pm Conan O'Brien to end late-night talk show next year18/11/2020 8:28 pm Proposed $460 million bank merger will give DBS vast new market across India18/11/2020 8:28 pm