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TUESDAY MAY 24 2016
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Manchester United confirm sacking of manager Louis van Gaal; Jose Mourinho set to be named as new manager

LONDON (REUTERS) - Louis van Gaal's sacking as Manchester United manager was finally confirmed on Monday, as the Premier League club announced the Dutchman had left with immediate effect.

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Hit by stroke while seven months pregnant
Ms Stephanie Lim was in a coma for two weeks. Doctors told her husband Christopher Goh she had only a 5 per cent chance of survival. http://str.sg/4JGu ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Slight dip in new dengue cases last week as Singapore enters traditional dengue peak season
There were 213 cases reported last week, a minor dip from the 216 cases the previous week. A total of 7,968 cases of the mosquito-borne virus have been reported this year. http://str.sg/4JNS PHOTO: ST FILE
Investment banks suffer worst first quarter since financial crisis
Revenue at the world's 12 largest investment banks fell 25 per cent in the first quarter from a year ago, hit by a steep decline in oil prices, near-zero interest rates and worries about China's economy. http://str.sg/4JN3 PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Angelina Jolie to teach at London School of Economics on women in conflict
The Hollywood actress, a special envoy for the United Nations refugee agency, is set to join the university as a visiting professor on a new, first of its kind  masters course on women, peace and security. http://str.sg/4JNZPHOTO: AFP
ICYMI: Manchester United confirm sacking of manager Louis van Gaal; Jose Mourinho set to be named as new manager
The Red Devils finally announced on Monday that the Dutchman had left with immediate effect. "I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan," Van Gaal said in a statement. http://str.sg/4JGv PHOTO: EPA
Morning! No train disruptions reported; thundery showers over many areas this morning.
Traffic update: Vehicle breakdown on AYE (towards MCE) after Jurong Town Hall Exit, avoid lane 3. Heavy Traffic on PIE (towards Changi Airport) at Lornie Rd Exit.

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