Govt accounts show strong debt position

Hon Grant Robertson

East Asia's political vulnerability

To avoid Latin America-style political crises, East Asian governments must ensure that their economic policies support equitable growth.

De Lima lashes at Palace for Midler rebuke, says she was just telling the truth

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on Friday slammed Malacañang for criticizing American Actress Bette Midler who classified President Duterte as among the world’s most detestable leaders.

64 faces from Leigham in the late 90s and early 2000s

We bring back to life the most memorable moments from the Plymouth estate way back in the day

USD/CAD edges back closer to 1.3300 handle, focus shifts to Canadian GDP

The USD/CAD pair edged higher during the early European session on Friday, with bulls making a fresh attempt to reclaim and build on the momentum beyo

Inside the cheapest house on Rightmove in Nottingham right now

The semi-detached property could be bagged for a bargain

Red riding in the hood with Rouge Hermès

The Rouges Hermès travelling exhibition makes a stop at India in India, with equestrian-inspired heritage pieces, including saddles, paintings and robes

AUD/USD loses recovery momentum ahead of 0.6800, trades around 0.6780

The AUD/USD pair continued to push lower during the Asian trading hours on Friday and touched its worst level since mid-October at 0.6762 but staged a

Inside the cheapest house for sale on Rightmove in Derby right now

It's on the market for less that half the average price of a terrace house in the area

Exeter shoppers appear unmoved by Black Friday offers

There were plenty of Black Friday offers to be found on Exeter High Street - but shoppers appeared to take little interest in them, with the city centre looking no different to any other Friday morning

Paparoa National Park – new weather forecasts

Paparoa National Park – new weather forecasts

WATCH:NUST Slay Queen reveals why she walked around campus semi nude ‘Zodwa Wabantu’ style

NUST Slay Queen reveals why she walked around campus semi nude 'Zodwa Wabantu' style

54 ECHO readers genius ideas inspired by Elf on the Shelf

I'm A Celebrity: Andrew Maxwell's wife defends Ian Wright over bullying claims

Ouch.

What is the Green New Deal?

Maya Goodfellow explores what the green new deal is and how would it work

Quick and easy ideas from ECHO readers inspired by Elf on the Shelf

Brad Gobright, who died in Mexico fall, on what drew him to rock climbing – video

The publication Rock and Ice described Gobright as 'one of the most accomplished free solo climbers in the world'

American Rapper Tyga Arrives In Mumbai For His Sunburn Arena Performance

American rapper Tyga, known for some of his hits like Far Away, Still Got It, has just landed in Mumbai. He will be performing for the Sunburn Arena in BKC today and this is his first time performing in Mumbai

The 10 best pairs of earrings – in pictures

Earrings perfect for a big night out

KGH phone lines back up

UPDATE 12:05 p.m. Interior Health now says their communications breakdown has been repaired.

Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam

Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam

Stormzy Admits He Rejected A JAY-Z Verse

"I felt proper bad."

Smith nears Grade 1 wins record; 'so much fun getting there'

Horse Racing news: Smith nears Grade 1 wins record; 'so much fun getting there'.

Ghana-Burkina Faso railway progresses steadily - Deputy Minister

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Student sit-ins and Black Friday crowds: Friday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

AC/DC UK get ready to rock Torquay

AC/DC UK will be playing the gig from 7:00 pm on Friday, December 6 at The Foundry

The 10 best retro Christmas baubles – in pictures

Old-school baubles for the modern tree

Unai Emery: what went wrong at Arsenal? – video

The Spaniard replaced Arsène Wenger and was in charge for an 18-month spell that saw Arsenal lose a Europa League final to Chelsea and fail to qualify for this season’s Champions League

PODCAST: Wider attention must be paid to PrEP for HIV/Aids prevention - professor | IOL

Professor Salim S Abdool Karim, the director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, speaks to Kuben ...

USD/JPY climbs to fresh six month highs above 109.60

The USD/JPY pair is inching higher ahead of the American session on Friday supported by the broad-based USD strength. As of writing, the pair was trad

USD/INR Technical Analysis: Eases from weekly tops, up little around 71.60 region

The USD/INR cross built on the previous session's recovery move from near three-week lows and gained some follow-through traction on the last trading

A Blessing on Your Head – Ethical? – The Science of Kabbalah [audio]

This week Rav Yitzchak and William discuss the weekly Torah portion where we read the story of a supposed deception played out when Rebecca convinces her son to fool his father who is about to give a blessing to Esau. Does this raise any ethical questions, and how does it relate to our struggle and the consequences we experience in life?

Watch chimps enjoy a Thanksgiving feast

Project Chimps creates special meals for rescued chimps on Thanksgiving, and you can see how much they enjoyed it in this video.

Thanksgiving is Here – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]

Thanksgiving is a secular holiday with Jewish religious roots.

India offers credits to boost Sri Lankan economy, security

Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary who is credited with ending the country's long civil war, was sworn in as the island nation's new president on November 18, a day after he won the closely fought presidential election in island nation.

Ayda Field had concerns about Robbie Williams when they first met

The duo met two weeks before Robbie entered rehab.

Climate change protest in Plymouth city centre - in pictures

Noisy protesters have been marching to raise awareness of climate change in Plymouth today

Twenty people charged over 2015 Paris terror attacks

Salah Abdeslam among those indicted over attacks during which 131 people were killed

Stanley Johnson says British public 'couldn't spell Pinocchio' – video

The prime minister’s father has suggested the British public is illiterate and cannot spell Pinocchio

'Buy British': Boris Johnson promises more state aid for jobs after Brexit – video

The prime minister has said he will introduce a 'buy British' policy in government procurement after Brexit, taking advantage of the UK no longer having to comply with EU rules

Olah Only Feels Like He Hit the Lottery in New Freestyle

BK all day.

Take Five: NATO -- dead or alive?

(Reuters) - 1/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATO!

'No dramas, mi amigo': Mourinho sends Emery best wishes after Arsenal sacking – video

The new Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho had kind words for Unai Emery after the Spaniard was sacked by Arsenal on Friday morning

Elektron's Model:Samples groovebox is $100 off for the holidays

Elektron's synths, samplers, drum machines and grooveboxes are known for their top-notch sound and unique sequencing features. Once thing they're not known for,...

Armed police point weapons at suspect during London Bridge incident – video report

Footage from social media shows officers pointing weapons at a person on London Bridge in the capital. It's been confirmed a suspect has been shot by police after five people were injured in a stabbing incident near London Bridge.

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork