Singapore to Deport 53 After Rare Riot

Singapore plans to deport 53 people and issue warnings to about 200 more for their involvement in the city-state's worst riot in more than 40 years this month, which shocked a nation that prides itself on its safety and orderliness. The riots sparked intense discussion over Singapore's policy on foreign labor, which now makes up a fifth of a population of nearly 5.4 million. Many citizens are increasingly irked by the growing numbers of foreign workers. The 53 people, all...

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