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1. Singapore: The man who brokered the illegal kidney-for-sale deal, Wang Chin Sing, has been sentenced to 14 months' jail. Sound bite of Shashi Nathan, Wang's lawyer. (00:02:05)

2. Singapore: The number of hand, foot and mouth infections in Singapore has reached epidemic levels for the first time since June this year. Sound bites of Veronica Tee, administrator at PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sembawang and Dr Thoon Koh Cheng, Department of Paediatric Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. (00:04:21)

3. Singapore: 28 new cases of chikungunya have been detected since the last update more than a week ago. (00:06:11)

4. Thailand: Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said he might lift the state of emergency in Bangkok as it is being ignored by thousands of protestors. (00:06:55)

5. United States: John McCain has accepted the nomination of the Republican Party to contest the US presidential election. Sound bite of John McCain. (00:07:49)

6. United States: There was a dramatic end to a car chase in Houston after the driver spun out of control. (00:10:03)

7. Singapore: Singapore shares closed at its lowest point in almost two years due to concerns over the global economic outlook. (00:10:31)

8. Singapore: Not all of the six new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries need to be switched on in November. Sound bite of Transport Minister Raymond Lim. (00:14:55)

9. Singapore: A trio of teachers was chosen out of nearly 2000 nominees as winners of the biennial Caring Teachers Awards. (00:16:45)

10. Business: The unemployment rate in the US unexpectedly shot up to 6.1% in August. (00:17:28)

11. Business: Temasek Holdings sold its power generation company, Senoko Power, to a consortium led by Japan's Marubeni. (00:17:53)

12. Business: A select number of restaurants here have been recognized by Michelin and now tourist attractions like Raffles Hotel, Botanic Gardens, Singapore Zoological Gardens and the Night Safari have made the exclusive list as well. Sound bite of Christian Delhaye, president, Worldwide Strategic Business Unit, Michelin Maps and Guides. (00:18:15)

13. Sports: Results of the US Open tennis tournament. Sound bite of world no.2 Roger Federer. (00:23:08)

14. Sports: Manager Kevin Keegan has officially left Newcastle United due to disputes with the club's board. (00:25:13)

15. Sports: Beijing is all set for the Paralympics which opens tomorrow. (00:24:46)

16. Sports: Washington Wizards player and National Basketball Association (NBA) star Nick Young as well as cheerleaders from Orlando Magic, were in town.  (00:26:07)

17. United States: An American man patrols the streets of New York to catch cops who have fallen on the wrong side of the law. Sound bite of "Jimmy Justice", self-proclaimed Video Vigilante, and New Yorkers giving their reactions. (00:26:31)

18. Britain: Britain's smallest house has a new owner. (00:28:20)