Asia Pacific Go West? Singapore to study collaboration with Chinese government in Western China: DPM Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said the Singapore and Chinese governments are exploring two possible areas for collaboration - in modern connectivity and modern services. »

Asia Pacific S Korea police, residents block leaflet launch into North Residents in the South Korean town of Paju engaged in a tense confrontation with activists attempting to send anti-Pyongyang leaflets into the North, after the planned move prompted threats of retaliation from the regime. » World Two cops dead, two wounded in California shooting spree Two police officers were killed and two people wounded in California on Friday (Oct 24) when a man went on a shooting spree, officials said, having finally caught up with the suspect after he went on the run. » Singapore President Tony Tan calls on all Singaporeans to celebrate SG50 President Tony Tan Keng Yam, who is in the UK for a six-day state visit, called on all Singaporeans, whether at home or overseas, to celebrate the nation's 50th birthday next year. »