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1.  Singapore: A baby boy with his umbilical cord still attached was found abandoned outside a flat at Block 2, Jurong East Street 21. This was the third baby found abandoned in the past six days. He died later. (00:03:02)

2.  Singapore: Ground breaking research by the Singapore Eye Research Institute has revealed that myopia can be prevented or reduced using eye drops called "Atropine". Sound bite of Associate Professor Donald Tan, principal investigator of therapeutic trials for myopia, Singapore National Eye Centre. (00:04:42)

3.  Singapore: At his Lunar New Year constituency dinner, Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew voiced his optimism for the economy but cautioned that the war in Iraq may result in a recession. He believed that the economy needs to be restructured for the future.  (00:07:00)

4.  United States: United States President George W Bush has warned President Saddam Hussein about last minute deceptions to stall the United Nations and challenged the global body to deal with Iraq's defiance. (00:09:25)

5.  Italy: United States Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is on a trip to Italy to convince wavering European allies to take military action citing that diplomacy has failed. (00:10:01)

6.  Iraq: United Nations (UN) weapons inspectors had a private interview with an important Iraqi scientist- a key UN demand ahead of a crucial visit by the chief inspector. (00:10:14)

7.  Australia: Several towns in Queensland were flooded due to unexpected torrential rains caused by a cyclone which brushed past the coast. (00:10:32)

8.  Japan: Japanese researchers claimed to have developed a system that can create invisibility. (00:11:03)

9.  United States: Pop icon Michael Jackson has courted even more controversy after he admitted in an interview with Martin Bashir to sleeping in the same bed with children. Sound bites of attorney Gloria Allred and reactions of the American public. (00:11:43)

10.  Business Tonight: SingTel has started to reap from its overseas expansion after the release of third quarter figures, surprising analysts. Net profit rose two percent and overseas contribution accounted for two thirds of its revenue  (00:17:28)

11.  Business Tonight: Vehicle inspection firm "VICOM" is winning big from the introduction of independent damage assessments in Singapore. (00:18:03)

12.  Business Tonight: Singapore shares fell for the third day in a row after concerns of war in Iraq. (00:18:38)

13.  Singapore: The Malaysian press offered a more conciliatory tone after Singapore and Malaysia signed a special agreement to settle the Pedra Branca territorial dispute at the International Court of Justice. (00:19:18)

14.  Singapore: 23-year-old Audrey Ong Pei Ling was found guilty of destroying evidence in a double murder trial and sentenced to jail for twelve years. (00:21:26)

15.  Singapore: Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple off East Coast Road was reconstructed with contributions from Singaporeans of different races. Its re-opening was graced by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. The temple has been listed as a historic site by the National Heritage Board to acknowledge its significance in Singapore's social and cultural history. Sound bite of Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Acting Minister of Community Development and Sports. (00:23:05)

16.  Singapore: The "Hua Luo Han" or Flowerhorn Fish can fetch up to $560 000 due to what the Chinese believe are auspicious markings on its body. (00:27:57)

17.  Singapore: Singapore is trying to break yet another world record by building the largest heart bouquet of flowers. (00:30:06)