Australia pulls out of Davis Cup tie against IndiaSYDNEY - Tennis Australia (TA) announced Saturday that its team will not go to Chennai for the Davis Cup tie against India next month because of security concerns. This may result in a one year suspension of the team from the competition. Fiji strongman gets honour for service to humanityWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama, who took control in a coup 29 months ago, was Friday given one of the Pacific island nation’s highest awards for service to humanity, according to reports from the capital Suva. Australians told to feel lucky in recessionSYDNEY - Australia’s economy will contract 1.4 percent this year - but almost all other developed economies will shrink more, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Thursday. Gamblers cheer as Australia’s economy crashesSYDNEY - Gamblers who tipped that the government was wrong and that Australia would fall into recession this year were rewarded with big pay-outs Wednesday from internet betting agency Centrebet. Simple painless treatments could protect eye in old ageSYDNEY - It may soon be possible to improve or prevent failing eyesight in old age using a combination of simple and painless treatments. Italian Cup offers Serie A clubs a chance to improve dismal seasonROME - A disappointed Juventus look to overcome a 2-1 deficit when they host gritty Lazio Wednesday in a second-leg semi- final of the Italian Cup. Australia drops bid for 2015 Rugby World CupSYDNEY - Australia cannot afford to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup and may not bid for the 2019 competition either, Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill said Tuesday. Turmeric can also reduce inflammation of bowelSYDNEY - Curcumin, the major yellow constituent of turmeric powder, considered auspicious in India, also reduces inflammation of the bowel. Australian law teacher jailed for baring buttocks in courtSYDNEY - An Australian law lecturer was jailed Monday for contempt of court after pulling down her trousers and baring her buttocks to the presiding judge. Australian minister loses portfolio after traffic finesSYDNEY - Tom Koutsantonis resigned Monday as South Australia state’s road safety minister after it leaked out he had been fined 30 times for running red lights and other traffic offences. Australia to appeal against Chennai as Davis Cup venueMELBOURNE - Tennis Australia (TA) Sunday confirmed that it would challenge the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) decision to retain Chennai as the host for the India-Australia Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie. Australia mulling boycott of Davis Cup tieMELBOURNE/NEW DELHI - The decision of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to retain Chennai as the venue of India-Australia Davis Cup tie has not gone well with Tennis Australia (TA) and might prompt a boycott from the 28-times champion. Fiji’s military regime tightens hold on powerSYDNEY - Fiji’s military regime strengthened its grip on power Friday with the swearing-in of the interim indigenous affairs minister and former military forces commander as vice president, said news reports from the capital Suva. Kids want to be Spiderman and mermaid, educationist unhappySYDNEY - A ballerina, Spiderman, a vet, a train driver and sometimes even a sea lion: these are the jobs that toddlers see themselves in when they grow up. Three dead as Australia-bound refugee boat explodesSYDNEY - Three people died, two went missing and dozens were injured in an explosion Thursday aboard a boat carrying asylum seekers whom the Australian Navy was escorting to Christmas Island. EU expresses disappointment over Fiji situationWELLINGTON - The European Union (EU) said Thursday that developments in Fiji were unacceptable and called on the interim Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to honour the commitments his government pledged to the international community. No news is news in censored FijiWELLINGTON - In a satirical jibe at stringent censorship imposed by Fiji’s military government, the Daily Post newspaper has been filling the space with some no news. UBS to cut 8,700 jobs after announcing more lossesZURICH - The Swiss banking giant UBS Wednesday said it will take a first quarter loss of almost 2 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion) and will cut 8,700 jobs worldwide by 2010. Fiji devalues currency by 20 percentWELLINGTON - The central bank of Fiji, where the military government rules under emergency powers, devalued its currency by 20 percent Wednesday, warning citizens that the move would increase inflation. Fiji military leader defiant over clampdownWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military ruler Voreqe Bainimarama Wednesday defiantly defended his clampdown on freedom of speech, saying he wanted no opposition to his plans to abolish the existing electoral system based on race. Military government tightens control in FijiWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military government, which is ruling with emergency powers after sacking the judges and imposing a news blackout on local media, defied international critics and tightened its grip on the Pacific island country Tuesday. Your gait could reveal your knee problemsSYDNEY - More than 25,000 knees are replaced in Australia every year, but most of them can be prevented with the help of gait analysis. Tamils protest outside Australian PM’s homeCANBERRA - Over 100 Tamil protesters converged outside the Australian prime minister’s Canberra residence Tuesday and demanded that Australia play a greater role in efforts to end violence in Sri Lanka. Fiji military government tightens controlWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military government, which is ruling with emergency powers, has strengthened its hold on the country by taking over the Reserve Bank and ordering the Human Rights Commission office to close, according to reports from the capital Suva. India colts beat Australia in three-day matchHOBART - India under-19 defeated Australia by nine wickets on the final day of their three-day match at the Bellerive Oval here Monday. Immune cell could improve treatment of viral skin infectionSYDNEY - The local action of immune cells in the skin could improve treatment of viral infections, according to a recent discovery. Decision on India-Australia Davis Cup tie FridayNEW DELHI - The Davis Cup committee of the International Tennis Federation will Friday decide whether Chennai can be the venue of the India-Australia tie through a tele-conference, All India Tennis Association (AITA) secretary general Anil Khanna said Monday. England should take Vaughan’s help to win back Ashes: GillespieMELBOURNE - 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. Fiji military regime bans all media criticismWELLINGTON - Fiji’s military regime which was reappointed last week after being declared illegal by the Court of Appeal has banned all media criticism under emergency regulations, according to reports from the capital, Suva, Monday. Beaton’s ton puts Australian colts on top against IndiaHOBART - A fine century from Tom Beaton helped Australia Under-19 post 306 for seven declared in their first innings against India on the opening day of their three-day match at the Bellerive Oval here Saturday. |
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