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1.  Palestine: Heavy fighting has erupted in the northern West Bank after Israel ignored United States' call to withdraw from Palestinian areas. (00:03:05)

2.  US: US Secretary of State Colin Powell is set to arrive in the region on Monday and has called on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories without delay. (00:03:43)

3.  World: Anti-Israeli protests are continuing around the world with the same message calling for US intervention to halt Israel's military action. (00:04:07)

4.  South Korea: South Korea's special envoy to the North, Lim Dong-won has returned home with good news that Pyongyang is ready to resume bilateral talks as well as talks with US and Japan. (00:05:01)

5.  Britain: Tens of thousands of people have flocked to Westminster Hall in London to pay their last respects to the Queen Mother. (00:05:30)

6.  Indonesia: The US-Singapore free trade agreement is to include a special scheme which will help Southeast Asia better compete with China for US investments. Sound bites of Singapore's Trade and Industry Minister, George Yeo, Indonesia's Trade and Industry Minister, Rini Soewandi, and US Trade Representative, Robert Zoellick. (00:05:57)

7.  Singapore: The Steering Committee reviewing junior college and upper secondary education systems aims to encourage innovation and cater to students with different abilities and talents without compromising existing standards. Sound bite of Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade & Industry. (00:08:03)

8.  Singapore: The Housing and Development Board hopes to conclude its review on housing issues in Singapore in the next six to twelve months. Sound bite of National Development Minister, Mah Bow Tan. (00:10:04)

9.  Singapore: At least five Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations will have new facilities such as ramps and lifts by the end of the year as part of an $80million dollar programme to make stations more elderly and disabled friendly. Sound bite of commuters. (00:15:41)

10.  Singapore: The Home Affairs Ministry has given more details on the Islamic militant, Mas Selamat Kastari who was referred to by the Prime Minister in Parliament yesterday. (00:17:51)

11.  Singapore: Acting Minister of Community Development and Sports and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, warned Muslims to be wary of inviting fellow Muslims with radical ideas into their circle of trust. Sound bite of Dr Yaacob. (00:18:29)

12.  Singapore: The Singapore Defence Force is gearing up to cope with unconventional attacks in the light of the September 11 attacks. (00:19:13)

13.  Singapore: More than three thousand jobs are up for grabs at a job fair organized by the South East and North West Community Development Councils (CDCs). Sound bite of Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West CDC.  (00:19:54)

14.  Singapore: Five men from Hong Kong were arrested for 10 break-ins at the private housing estates of Bukit Timah and Dunearn Road. Sound bite of Staff Sergeant William Ng, Investigating Officer, Tanglin Police Division, and Superintendent Ng Boon Gay, Commander, Tanglin Police Divison. (00:21:42)

15.  Sports: In S League football, defending champions Geylang United lost 1-0 to Sembawang Rangers. (00:26:27)

16.  Sports: In tennis and the Davis Cup quarterfinals, Spains's Alex Corretja pulled off one of the most stunning victories in Cup history after beating American Pete Sampras.  (00:26:44)

17.  Sports: Russia beat Sweden in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. (00:27:48)

18.  US: More than forty years have passed but the legacy of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy lives on. Sound bite of Deborah Leff, Director of John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.  (00:28:52)