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1.  Singapore: A police raid has uncovered pirated CDs that are so well made that only experts in London can tell them apart from the real thing. Sound bites of Edward Neubronner (Chief Executive Officer, Recording Industry Association of Singapore) and Jeffrey Hardee (Regional Director, Business Software Alliance). (00:04:07)

2.  Singapore: Singapore's biggest fraud case will be heard at the High Court later this month. The lawyer representing Asia Pacific Breweries (APB)'s finance manager, Chia Teck Leng, said that his client is likely to plead guilty.  (00:06:14)

3.  Singapore: Toys and gadgets powered by button batteries are a health risk to toddlers and young children. Sound bite of Assoc Prof Henry Tan, KK Women's and Children Hospital. (00:06:57)

4.  Singapore: Only four jabs will be needed instead of the current six, with the new combination vaccines for toddlers. (00:09:03)

5.  Singapore: The number of accidents on Singapore roads has fallen from the figures last year but senior citizens remain the most vulnerable to traffic accidents. Sound bite of Lim Ah Leng (Hawker), Phua Kok Tee (Singapore Action Group of Elders), Deputy Superintendent Daniel Tan (Traffic Police) and elderly pedestrians. (00:09:51)

6.  Malaysia: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi held meetings with leaders of the ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional, after Parliament was dissolved today in preparation for the upcoming general elections.  (00:16:12)

7.  United States: The eight month fight for the United States Presidential Elections has begun with President George W Bush's multi-million dollar advertisement campaign, launched on cable television and more than a dozen states. (00:17:14)

8.  Japan: Japan is grappling with what could be its fifth outbreak of bird flu after chickens at a farm in Kyoto tested positive. (00:18:16)

9.  US: McDonald's announced plans to downsize its portions to promote a healthier lifestyle. (00:18:45)

10.  Business Tonight: United Overseas Bank (UOB) is re launching its First Zero Home Loan package after competition from ABN AMRO bank's loan package. (00:19:40)

11.  Business Tonight: Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing may need to tap the equity market for fresh funds this year for future growth activities. (00:20:09)

12.  Business Tonight: Singapore shares ended higher as shares of SingTel and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) offset the impact of profit-taking. (00:20:31)

13.  Sports: All English clubs have comfortably reached the last 16 of the UEFA Cup. Liverpool defeated Levski Sofia 4-2 while Newcastle triumphed over Norwegian minnows Valerenga 3-1.  (00:24:47)

14.  Sports: Valencia had a comfortable 2-0 win over Turkish club Besiktas. Barcelona continued their run with a 2-1 win over Brondby. Other results from the UEFA Cup. (00:25:30)

15.  Sports: Inter Milan scrapped through the last sixteen of the UEFA Cup after a goalless draw against Sochaux. (00:26:56)

16.  Sports: Soccer star David Beckham unveils his sportswear logo, courtesy of Adidas. (00:27:25)

17.  Sports: Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher will defend his world title next week at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and expects another tough fight this year. (00:28:08)

18.  Sports: Kimi Raikkonen is seen as the biggest threat to Michael Schumacher and Ferrari. Experts say that the battle is too close to call and if Raikkonen triumphs, he will be the youngest Formula One (F1) champion ever.

19.  Singapore: Singapore director Jack Neo takes on the subject of Singaporeans' fascination with four-digit number game (4D) in his latest film "Best Bet".  Sound bite of Jack Neo, Mark Lee (Lead Actor, "Best Bet") and Jack Neo fans.  (00:28:57)