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February 25, 2009 Wednesday

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Citi asking US govt, GIC to up direct stakes

Teacher gets 10 months for sex with student, 15

Inside

Slumdog is top dog at the Oscars

US tipping towards nationalising banks?

View Points

Charities meet most guidelines

5 reasons Slumdog is a winner

Indians rejoice and Bollywood eyes global stage

Nailing the look

Terror attack at Cairo tourist hot spot

S'pore condemns killing of civilians

Asean urged to fight protectionist urges

Foreign Minister George Yeo on... **

Lyon & Barca draw

LYON (France) - THIERRY Henry scored a rare headed goal on Tuesday to earn Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Lyon in the first knockout round of the Champions League.

The France striker dived in unmarked at the left post in the 67th minute after midfielder Juninho had given Lyon an early lead with a free kick.

Former Olympian guilty on drugs

LISMORE (Australia) - FORMER world champion kayaker, Australian Nathan Baggaley has pleaded guilty to manufacturing and supplying drugs.

The Athens Olympics dual silver medallist and his younger brother appeared in Lismore Local Court on Tuesday, the ABC and News Ltd reported.

AC denies Abu Dhabi report

MILAN - AC MILAN has denied a report that the Abu Dhabi United group will purchase 40 per cent of the club.

Darren Fletcher's home burgled

MANCHESTER - MANCHESTER United midfielder Darren Fletcher has become the latest Premier League footballer to have his home in the northwest of England burgled.

AirAsia to sponsor Man U?

Murray defies ankle injury

Tottenham beat Hull

Gerrard in squad to face Real

Ferguson: Pre-match 'panic'

Tiger uncertain ahead of return

Maradona 'revitalised'