Australia resettles asylum seeker survivors of boat explosion that killed 5October 11th, 2009 Australia resettles boat explosion survivorsCANBERRA, Australia — Australia will resettle 42 Afghan men who survived a boat explosion that killed five fellow asylum seekers in Australian waters in April, an official said on Monday. Police announced this month that passengers had deliberately set fire to their wooden vessel after it was intercepted by the Australian navy about 350 miles (600 kilometers) northwest of the Australian coastal city of Broome.
Win at home would have been sweeter: Younis KhanApril 23rd, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan Thursday said his team's four-wicket triumph over Australia in the one-day series opener in Dubai would have been sweeter had it come on home soil. 'It was great to win against Australia,' Younis told Geo News after the win Wednesday night.
India rise to No.2 in ODI rankingsApril 15th, 2009 DUBAI - India rose to the second spot in International Cricket Council's ODI rankings following Australia's loss to South Africa in the fourth One-dayer at Port Elizabeth. South Africa beat Australia 4-1 in the away series and have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series at home.
England should take Vaughan's help to win back Ashes: GillespieApril 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie feels that England should take the help of their Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan to win back the urn this summer. Last week the 34-year-old Vaughan was named in a performance squad of 25 from which the Ashes party will be drawn.
Witherspoon wears mask while playing softballApril 12th, 2009 NEW YORK - Oscar winning actress Reese Witherspoon is so particular about her face that she wore a mask while playing 'softball'. Not willing to risk her A-list face and chin, Witherspoon wore a protective mask while playing with her daughter Friday, reports tmz.com
It seems Jake Gyllenhaal's girlfriend ain't taking a ball to the face for just anyone.
Captanincy took a toll on me: Michael VaughanApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said the demands of the captaincy have taken a toll on his performance. Vaughan said he could not raise his game since leaving the captaincy because he could not move on and reflected on his decision to quit the captaincy.
Acetaldehyde in alcohol gravest risk for digestive tract cancersMarch 20th, 2009 TORONTO - Acetaldehyde in alcohol is the greatest risk factor for digestive tract cancers, particularly for heavy drinkers, according to the latest evidence. Acetaldehyde is inhaled from the air and tobacco smoke, ingested from alcohol and foods, and produced in our body during the metabolism of alcoholic beverages.
A dubious distinction for New South Wales cricket teamMarch 10th, 2009 SYDNEY - New South Wales (NSW) have earned a dubious distinction for collecting the wooden spoon in the Sheffield Shield as well as domestic one-day competitions in the same season for the first time in their history. The Blues have never finished at the bottom of the pack in both four-day and one-day games in the same season since the current 50-over format was introduced in 1992-93.
Trevor Chappell predicts a South African whitewashFebruary 21st, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Test all-rounder Trevor Chappell has predicted a 3-0 South African whitewash against Australia in the upcoming Test series. Chappell said Australia were lucky to avoid a similar wipe out on home soil this summer.
Flames spark deadly fight-or-flight decisions in AustraliaFebruary 8th, 2009 SYDNEY - Kinglake was a picture-perfect high-country town 100 km north-east of Melbourne that was home to 600 people. On Saturday a forest fire barrelled through and now it's little more than a name on a map.
Pakistan to host Australia ODIs in UAEFebruary 5th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan will host Australia in a one-day series from April 24 to May 7 at neutral venues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the PCB said here Friday. PCB chairman Ijaz Butt told reporters on his return from Australia that the series has been moved away from Pakistan to offshore venues - Abu Dhabi and Dubai - because of security reasons.
South Africa dislodge Australia from ODI top spotJanuary 29th, 2009 DUBAI - South Africa dislodged Australia from the top of the International Cricket Council's one-day rankings after winning the last match at Perth by 39-runs. South Africa thus won the five-match series against Australia 4-1.
Australia beat South Africa in T20January 12th, 2009 BRISBANE - Australia beat South Africa by six wickets in the second and final Twenty20 international here Tuesday. South Africa scored 157 for five with Jean Paul Duminy scoring 69.
Scientists map epidemic trigger zonesJanuary 4th, 2009 SYDNEY - Scientists have identified and mapped potential zones that can trigger deadly outbreak of plagues and epidemics, with devastating consequences. 'A study has revealed a number of global hot-spots where new and unknown diseases are most likely to erupt - and it turns out that one of the hottest is spread in an arc to Australia's north,' warned Stephen Prowse.
Aussies take a day off before Sydney TestDecember 31st, 2008 SYDNEY - Australia have taken a day off from cricket to mentally prepare themselves for the face-saving third cricket Test against South Africa starting here Saturday. Australia, who have already lost the home series, have announced a rest day Thursday.
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