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England captain Cook wary of premature Root growth
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» England captain Alastair Cook said it would be a "risk" promoting Joe Root to open alongside him in the Ashes despite the Yorkshireman's impressive series against New Zealand.
Amnesty calls PNG revival of death penalty 'regressive'
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Amnesty International on Wednesday criticised a move by Papua New Guinea to revive the death penalty as a regressive step for the poverty-stricken Pacific nation, branding it state-sanctioned violence.
UK soldier murder suspect leaves hospital
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Police have begun questioning one of the prime suspects in the brutal murder of a British soldier in London, six days after the Islamist attack, following his release from hospital.
Vincent and Bruno say 'I do' in France's first gay marriage
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau said "I do" on Wednesday at an emotional ceremony celebrating France's first official gay marriage after months of sometimes violent protests.
Nike to halt Livestrong merchandise
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Nike has decided to stop making products for disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's cancer charity Livestrong, but will still support the group financially, the sports products giant said.
Dutch teens, dad tried for linesman killing
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Seven Dutch teens and a father went on trial Wednesday charged with kicking to death an amateur football linesman last year, a killing that sent shockwaves around the Netherlands and the world.
Jagielka eager to seize England chance
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Everton defender Phil Jagielka says England's players will all have points to prove when they tackle old rivals the Republic of Ireland in an end-of-season friendly at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
Australia's Day added to US Open field
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» Former tournament runner-up Jason Day and last week's Colonial winner Boo Weekley were added to the field for the US Open tournament, the USGA announced.
US drone kills Pakistani Taliban deputy: officials
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» A US drone strike killed the deputy chief of the Pakistani Taliban Wednesday in the country's lawless tribal northwest, officials said, dealing a major blow to the militant network.
Explosion as freight train derails in US
AFP, Published on 29/05/2013
» A freight train plowed into a garbage truck and derailed near the US city of Baltimore, triggering a fire and a massive explosion that injured a driver and was reportedly felt for miles.