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As G20 seeks to spur global growth, fiscal push is still elusive TECHNOLOGY

As G20 seeks to spur global growth, fiscal push is still elusive

World leaders attending the G20 summit in China are likely to renew their promises to use tax and spending policies to invigorate the sluggish world economy, but the chances of a meaningful new pro-growth push look slim.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Two Hutu women set on fire in Congo INTERNATIONAL

Two Hutu women set on fire in Congo

Two Hutu women were dragged out of a minibus, lynched and their bodies set on fire by a crowd in eastern Congo, the local mayor said yesterday, as inter-ethnic tensions in the region surge in the wake of massacres that have killed hundreds of civilians.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Being an actress, I can be anybody: Priyanka Chopra SPORT

Being an actress, I can be anybody: Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says her favourite part about her profession is that it gives her the liberty to play myriad characters.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Dutch gymnast kicked off team for drunken night out CULTURE

Dutch gymnast kicked off team for drunken night out

Dutch gymnast Yuri Van Gelder returned home in disgrace Tuesday after being kicked off his country's Olympics team for a night out drinking in Rio.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Singapore marks independence with heightened security INTERNATIONAL

Singapore marks independence with heightened security

Singapore on Tuesday celebrated its 51st anniversary as a republic with a heavily guarded parade after the discovery of an Indonesian extremist plot to attack the city state.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
The modern legends, from Phelps to that man Bolt CULTURE

The modern legends, from Phelps to that man Bolt

We take a look at five great athletes who achieved greatness for their country in the Olympics between 1984 to 2012

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Pakistan bowled out for 198 against England CULTURE

Pakistan bowled out for 198 against England

Pakistan were bowled out for 198 in reply to England's first innings 589 for eight declared, a huge deficit of 391 runs, on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Sunday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Curry boss faces life in jail for killing rival INTERNATIONAL

Curry boss faces life in jail for killing rival

A Bangladeshi restaurant boss who hacked a rival takeaway owner to death during a violent London curry house feud nearly 20 years ago is facing life in prison.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Singapore govt to buy over $737mn of metro rail assets ECONOMY

Singapore govt to buy over $737mn of metro rail assets

The Singapore government said yesterday that it will buy almost S$1bn worth of metro train assets from SMRT ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Britain’s new finance minister vows to restore confidence after Brexit vote ECONOMY

Britain’s new finance minister vows to restore confidence after Brexit vote

Britain’s new finance minister, Philip Hammond, said yesterday he would do whatever is necessary to restore confidence in the economy after the Brexit vote, suggesting a less aggressive approach to bringing down the budget deficit.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Federer in 14th Wimbledon last-eight, Murray cruises CULTURE

Federer in 14th Wimbledon last-eight, Murray cruises

Roger Federer reached his 14th Wimbledon quarter-final and tied Martina Navratilova’s all-time Grand Slam record of 306 match wins yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Shortage of safe land frustrates Lanka disaster relocation efforts INTERNATIONAL

Shortage of safe land frustrates Lanka disaster relocation efforts

Every time the wind picks up in the night, the Karunadasas get the shivers.

4:45 AM November 25 2016