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Government spending to rescue US economy

THE engines that have lifted the US economy out of every recession since World War II will be of little help this time around.

Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan

Another Australian soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defence says.

Australian stocks close lower

The Australian stock market closed lower on Monday as profit-taking investors wiped off early gains.

Jankovic primed for Australian Open

World No.1 Jelena Jankovic has fired a warning to her rivals ahead of this month's Australian Open, saying she is fitter than ever.

Australian bonds close weaker

The Australian bond market has closed weaker, continuing the sell-off which began on Friday night.

Murray defeats Nadal to grab Australian Open boost

Andy Murray defeated world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in the final of the Abu Dhabi exhibition here on Saturday to score a crucial blow ahead of the Australian Open.

Murray keen for Australian tennis Open test against Nadal

Andy Murray is confident he can deliver another devastating hammer blow to world number one Rafael Nadal should the two meet again at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of 2009.

Australian scientists make dengue fever breakthrough

Australian researchers have made a breakthrough that could help curb the spread of dengue fever, a tropical disease which kills thousands of people every year.

Singapore's economy may slide two percent: govt

Singapore's economy could contract by as much as two percent this year, the government said Friday after data showed a deepening recession in the trade-dependent economy.

Singapore's economy could slide 2%

Singapore's economy may slip by as much as two per cent this year, the government said on Friday after data showed a recession in the trade-dependent economy.

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