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Cornthwaite the hero as Aussies edge S.Korea
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Late call-up Robert Cornthwaite was the unlikely hero with an 87th-minute winner Wednesday as Australia enjoyed a confidence-boosting 2-1 friendly win over South Korea.
Irish woman after abortion refusal
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Irish authorities on Wednesday investigated the death of a woman who was refused a termination after doctors told her it was a Catholic country, in a case that has revived debate about abortion laws.
Israel presses Gaza assault as rocket panics Tel Aviv
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Israel gave the go-ahead to call up 30,000 reservists and warned it was ready to expand its offensive in the Gaza Strip after militants targeted Tel Aviv with rockets for the first time since the 1991 Gulf War.
Sky cycling team sign Aussie coach Stephens
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Team Sky have appointed Australian Shaun Stephens as performance coach for the 2013 season, the British-based outfit announced Wednesday.
Steenkamp and De Jongh start for Boks vs Scots
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has recalled Gurthro Steenkamp and Juan de Jongh to his starting XV to play Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday in two changes to the side that beat Ireland.
Scotland recall Murray for Springbok clash
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Tighthead prop Euan Murray has been recalled as one of two changes in the Scotland side to play South Africa in the one-off international at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Iraq attacks leave 19 dead on eve of Muslim New Year
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» A spate of apparently coordinated attacks across Iraq on the eve of a festival marking the Islamic New Year killed 19 people and wounded more than 150 others on Wednesday, officials said.
China 'most popular host of sporting events'
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» China is the number one venue for major sporting events but Russia is set to overtake it in 2013, sports analysts said Wednesday.
Warburton out as Wales ring changes for Samoa
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Wales captain Sam Warburton was dropped to the bench for Friday's make-or-break autumn international against Samoa as interim coach Rob Howley made a raft of changes from the team that lost to Argentina.
Samoa recall key men for Wales clash
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Samoa served notice of their intention to attack Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Friday with the announcement of an experienced side on Wednesday.