Cambodia fall 2-1 to Young Lions of Singapore.

Singapore came from behind to beat Cambodia 2-1 in the second game on Wednesday night to add to the woes of Cambodia in the football event of the on going SEA games.

The Cambodians, who were spanked 6-0 by Indonesia in their first game, took the lead in the 35th minute through a freak looking goal to put themselves int he driving seat after being pegged to their half for much of the first 20 minutes.

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What is Re-entry Shock?

Re-entry shock is simply the shock of being home. It's the reverse culture shock you experience in your own country when you visit places that should be familiar to you, but aren't; try to interact with people you should feel comfortable with, but don't; or face situations you should be able to handle, but can't. There can be no simpler way to explain it. Re-entry shock is when you feel like you are wearing contact lenses in the wrong eyes. Everything looks almost right.

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Expat schools crack down on drug abuse, may expel users

From testing their urine to examining strands of hair for traces of narcotics, international schools in Singapore are taking a zero-tolerance stance towards students who abuse drugs.

Expatriate teenagers - including a boy of 13 - were among 15 suspected cannabis users arrested on Wednesday. And foreign students have told The Straits Times that substances such as marijuana, Ecstasy and even heroin can be bought at exclusive 'invite-only' house parties.

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Singapore condemns Asian Games swimming trunks

Singapore's government has rebuked its water polo team at the Asian Games for wearing "inappropriate" swimming trunks featuring parts of the national flag.

The custom-made design includes a crescent-shaped moon on the front.

The information ministry says it was not consulted, and wants "elements of the flag to be treated with dignity".

A country's colours cannot be changed during the Asian Games. The Singaporean team has apologised and said the trunks would not be used after the tournament.

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