Volunteer rescue workers in Mandalay raced against time to find survivors in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, while others mourned their losses. The extent of the catastrophe was immense, with the junta declaring a state of emergency in six regions, exacerbating existing challenges in a city already grappling with a repressive government and civil war. Despite the lack of resources and equipment, ordinary people and international aid groups rushed to help, as residents faced a city in ruins and the painful reality of the tragedy that had struck.
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Billion-dollar money laundering case: 4 law firms linked to seized properties named, 2 more identified and reprimanded
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Four law firms involved in Singapore's S$3 billion money laundering case have been named for breaching anti-money laundering obligations. Investigations by the Ministry of Law revealed that firms like Anthony Law Corporation failed to conduct necessary scrutiny on property transactions linked to the laundering...
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