Wednesday #sgroundup: Top Filipino terror suspect captured near airport

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Top Filipino terror suspect captured near airport

In this photo released by the Philippine National Police Public Information Office (PNP-PIO) in Manila, Philippines, …

Philippine army troops and police on Wednesday captured a top Filipino commander of the Abu Sayyaf extremist group who is on the U.S. list of most-wanted terrorists and has acknowledged receiving al-Qaida funds to finance bombings in the country.

Philippine security officials said Khair Mundos was arrested in a slum community near Manila's international airport but it was not immediately clear why he was in the capital. The military and police have been hunting him for his alleged involvement in bombings and kidnappings.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/top-filipino-terror-suspect-captured-near-airport-071739526.html

Cathay Pacific cancels Karachi flights after Taliban attack

Lined up banners are seen at a city check-in counter of Cathay Pacific Airways in downtown Hong Kong August 8, …

Cathay Pacific Airways has cancelled all flights to the Pakistani city of Karachi from Bangkok following a Taliban raid on the country's busiest airport this week, as top Pakistani officials debated how to tackle the escalating violence.

International flights in and out of Karachi have been suspended twice since Sunday, when gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed the airport, firing rocket-propelled grenades in an all-night siege that killed 34 people.

"We will continue to monitor the situation closely," Cathay said in a statement. "Customers are recommended to check flight status before departing for the airport."

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/cathay-pacific-cancels-karachi-flights-taliban-attack-075405113--finance.html

Marina Bay Sands removes shark fin from menus at Sands Expo

Singapore's Marina Bay Sands hotel (Getty Images)

Marina Bay Sands announced the removal of shark fin dishes from menus at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in a release on Wednesday.
 
As part of its "ongoing commitment to protect the environment", the integrated resort will no longer serve shark fin dishes at events held at the convention centre, including MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions). Lavish weddings have also taken place at the venue.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/marina-bay-sands-removes-shark-fin-from-menus-at-sands-expo-091037630.html

Former law professor seeks court order to return to NUS

NUS associate law professor Tey Tsun Hang arrives at court 27 July 2012 to face corruption charges.

Former National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang has applied for a court order to be reinstated as a lecturer at the NUS law school.

Tey, who was in February this year acquitted from charges of exploiting a former student by having sex with her in exchange for better grades, released court documents and a statement to media on Tuesday announcing his court action, seeking quashing orders against his suspension and subsequent summary dismissal.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/former-law-professor-seeks-court-order-to-return-to-nus-163336934.html 

Syrian woman survives 700 days of blockade

In this Thursday, June 5, 2014 photo, Zeinat Akhras and her brother Ayman walk to from home to a church in Homs, …

A 65-year-old woman in Syria shares her story of how she was trapped in her own house when her town was under a 700-day military siege.

Her family could initially tolerate the blockade because they hoarded provisions for the long lockdowns that would ensue during gunbattles, but throughout, she left the building perhaps six times altogether. She now weighs a wispy 38 kilograms.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/syrian-woman-survives-700-days-blockade-050404851.html

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