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1.  Singapore: The Defence Ministry is changing its policy of allowing deferment from National Service and deferment will not be granted for those who want to pursue an overseas degree. Sound bite of Second Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen. (00:04:07)

2.  Singapore: The Singapore skyline down by Marina Bay is set to undergo a dramatic transformation in three years which will include a new landmark bridge. Sound bite of National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.  (00:05:55)

3.  Singapore: Two new measures affecting poultry farms here will be launched to keep bird flu at bay. (00:07:54)

4.  Singapore: The stepfather of two-year-old Nurasyura, the girl who was found dead after she went missing last week, has been charged with murder. (00:08:34)

5.  Singapore: Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong says he welcomes a contest in the upcoming General Election as it is a way to reaffirm what he has done for the constituents of Hong Kah Group Representation Constituency (GRC). Sound bite of Yeo Cheow Tong. (00:12:33)

6.  Singapore: Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied GRC, Cynthia Phua, talked about the possible line-up in her constituency under the People's Action Party (PAP) leadership.  (00:13:14)

7.  Taiwan: Taiwan plans to conduct its largest ever military drill in the annual war games starting next month. (00:13:39)

8.  China: China has banned poultry exports to Hong Kong for three weeks after a man in a nearby province died of bird flu. (00:14:09)

9.  Indonesia: Aid organisations in Singapore which are helping Indonesians affected by the 2004 tsunami disaster, have delivered the first two modern fishing vessels to North Sumatra. (00:14:27)

10.  Business: A look at the market numbers. (00:17:15)

11.  Business: Australia's biggest land transport group, Toll Holdings, is buying into Singapore's SembCorp Logistics. (00:17:38)

12.  Business: China Aviation Oil has accepted the resignation of its managing director and chief executive officer. (00:18:02)

13.  Sports: Results of the Ford Championship golf tournament. (00:18:24)

14.  Sports: Update on Chelsea's preparation for the Champions League semi-final match with Barcelona. (00:19:19)

15.  Sports: The 2006 S-League Season has kicked off. (00:19:53)

16.  United States: Results and highlights of the Academy Awards. Sound bites of host Jon Stewart, Best Supporting Actor George Clooney, Ang Lee's brother Khan Lee, and Best Director Ang Lee. (00:20:12)

17.  Singapore: The film "I not Stupid 2" has become the second local movie to cross the $4 million mark in box office takings. (00:23:04)

18.  Singapore: A reminder of the day's headlines. (00:23:31)