Iceland has captured the football world’s imagination thanks to its footballers’ exploits at Euro 2016.
No one gave the Scandinavian minnows a chance to even make it past the group stage of their debut in European football’s…
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Singapore's own tomb whisperer
His is not an ordinary passion.
Mr Raymond Goh clears and examines tombstones to piece together information about the historical context of the deceased’s lives.
Then, he tries to connect the deceased’s descendants to…
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Global teen studies in 12 countries in four years
For Yuan Kelly, a beach is her classroom. And so is Bosnia. And Costa Rica. And Italy.
Unlike most students, Yuan did not just attend one campus. She attended 12 of them -across different countries.
As a graduating…
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Four for the best Welsh sporting achievements
1. Ian Woosnam (Golf)
Ian Woosnam stood tall at the demanding Augusta course in 1991. He went to the final hole tied for the lead with two-time Masters champion Tom Watson and Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal….
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Bale: It's not me versus Ronaldo
Gareth Bale insists the Euro 2016 semi-final between Wales and Portugal is not about him and Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Wales stormed into the last four of a major championship for the first time with a…
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Coleman: Wales dragons dare to dream
Wales are in dreamland after their greatest-ever win saw them through to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, putting manager Chris Coleman and his players in an “incredible position”.
As if reaching a first major tournament since the…
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Temporary void deck prayer spaces a boon for Muslims
For one month each year, the usually empty void deck of Block 724 in Jurong West Street 72 is transformed.
Its pillars are draped with cloth, the floors are covered with carpets, and the space is lit up with overhead lights…
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Two pre-enlistees and their dream vocations
He wants to become a medic when he serves his national service (NS).
Mr Muhammad Faris Ilyasa Baharin, 18, a student, says he hopes to fulfil his mother’s dream.
The eldest of three brothers says: “My mother has always…
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11-year-old girl traumatised by debt collectors
The angry banging and loud voices at the door would go on for hours.
“Open the door! Owe money pay money!” the men would shout, calling for her mother or father.
For 11-year-old Eileen (not her real name), the…
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