Portal:Current events/2005 January 29

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• A low-key and tightly controlled funeral is held for purged Chinese Communist leader Zhao Ziyang.[http://www.cbc.ca/cp/world/050128/w012866.html (AP)][http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4211157.stm (BBC)]
• Procter & Gamble plan to purchase competitor Gillette in a deal worth $52.4 billion. Industry experts, including Gillette CEO Jim Kilts, expect further industry consolidation this year, spurred in part by a 40% rise in oil prices last year and the need to gain clout against economic giant Wal-Mart. [http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aOnwXs1QSP88&refer=news_index (Bloomberg)]
• The first direct flights between mainland China and Taiwan since 1949 will take place in time for the Chinese New Year.[http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=452291 (Reuters)] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4215889.stm (BBC)]
• A series of moderate-intensity aftershocks rattle the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Sumatra in Indonesia over a month after the region was devastated by a quake-generated tsunami. No casualties or damage is reported. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1005177.cms (Times of India)]
• The West Loop on the Sengkang LRT line in Singapore began operations for uni-directional operation with 5 stations: Thanggam, Fernvale, Layar, Tongkang and Renjong while the East Loop on the Punggol LRT line began operations for uni-directional operation with 5 stations: Cove, Meridian, Coral Edge, Riviera and Kadaloor, operated by SBS Transit Ltd using Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Crystal Mover C810s.

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