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TOP STORIES Asia Pacific Pacific free trade pact unlikely this year: Malaysia A huge free trade deal in the Asia-Pacific is unlikely to be signed this year, Malaysia said Sunday, a day after the United States said the year-end deadline was achievable. »

Asia Pacific US must stay engaged in region: PM Lee The US must remain engaged in the region as it plays an important role - one that no other country or super power can replace, says Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. » World US raids terror leaders in Somalia, Libya US forces struck two militant targets in Africa on Saturday, snatching a top Al-Qaeda suspect from the streets of Tripoli and launching a pre-dawn raid against a Shebab leader's home in Somalia. » Singapore HDB to pilot mechanised parking system in three sites A pilot programme on mechanised parking in HDB estates will be tried out at three locations - Car Park BJ15 beside Block 259A Bangkit Road, Car Park Y39 beside Block 666A Yishun Avenue 4 and Car Park CV1 behind Block 1 Changi Village Road. » Asia Pacific US must stay engaged in region: PM Lee The US must remain engaged in the region as it plays an important role - one that no other country or super power can replace, says Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. » Pacific free trade pact unlikely this year: Malaysia A huge free trade deal in the Asia-Pacific is unlikely to be signed this year, Malaysia said Sunday, a day after the United States said the year-end deadline was achievable. » China issues highest alert for Typhoon Fitow China was on its highest alert for Typhoon Fitow Sunday, with tens of thousands evacuated as the storm was set to slam into the country's eastern coast as early as Sunday night, weather authorities said. »

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