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1.  Indonesia: Clashes erupted in Solo, Central Java today between Indonesian police and supporters of militant cleric, Abu Bakar Bashir. Police forced their way into the cleric's hospital room and flew him to Jakarta for a week. (00:03:04)

2.  Russia: Flags flew at half mast in Russia in memory of those who died in the Moscow hostage crisis over the weekend. There is mounting pressure on the authorities to provide details about the gas that ended the siege.  (00:04:42)

3.  Singapore: The Land Transport Authority says that more certificates of entitlement (COEs) will be released from next month to March. But motor traders are not expecting the move to lead to a dramatic increase in demand or lower car prices. Sound bite of Michael Wong, President of Singapore Motor Traders' Association. (00:05:32)

4.  Singapore: Singapore will set up a cancer syndicate aimed at funding and coordinating cancer research activities. The virtual institute will help Singapore position itself as a key centre for cancer research. Sound bite of Dr Richard Sykes, chairman of International Advisory Council.   (00:07:12)

5.  Singapore: Newater production hit its one millionth bottle today. Sound bite of Environment Minister Lim Swee Say. (00:08:50)

6.  Singapore: By February, Newater will be pumped into Singapore's reservoirs before being piped into homes. (00:10:23)

7.  Singapore: Next year's River Hong Bao celebrations may feature stalls and representatives from other ethnic groups. This suggestion came after meetings between Malay-Muslim Members of Parliament (MPs) and Chinese organisations. Sound bite of Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister in charge of Muslim Affairs, and Ong Lay Hong, Vice President of Chinese News &Current Affairs, MediaCorp News. (00:11:59)

8.  Business: DBS Holdings' third quarter net profit fell 1% to S$199.1 million from a year ago. (00:17:33)

9.  Business: Singapore's manufacturing output rose 10.4% in September from a year ago. That is its lowest rate in five months. (00:18:09)

10.  Business: Singapore shares closed slightly higher today. (00:18:42)

11.  Mexico: Asia Pacific leaders have wrapped up their annual summit with a pledge to spur economic growth whilst fighting terrorism. Sound bite of Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo. (00:19:26)

12.  Europe: At least 25 people have been killed in accidents caused by gale force winds sweeping across Western Europe. (00:21:04)

13.  Hong Kong: Hundreds have turned up to pay final respects to Hong Kong singing legend, Roman Tam. (00:21:55)

14.  Britain: Auction house Christie's will celebrate its Christmas sale and the centenary of the teddy bear with an auction of teddy bears with special stories. (00:22:27)

15.  Sport: In the English Premier League, James Beattie scored his first ever hat-trick as Southampton fought from two goals down to beat visitors Fulham 4-2. (00:27:21)

16.  Sport: In other results from the English Premier League, Everton beat West Ham 1-0. (00:28:34)

17.  Sport: More than a 100 men and women took part in the inaugural World Championship Tower Run in Malaysia yesterday. (00:28:59)

18.  Sport: Feature on the annual fire walking festival held at Sri Mariamman Temple. (00:29:43)