Aussies unable to finish off Sussex

Australia’s bowlers have failed to finish off a stubborn Sussex, led by county battler Carl Hopkinson, in their Ashes warm-up match at Hove on Saturday. more…

Aussie triathletes’ big pay day

Australian Olympic triathletes Emma Moffatt and Emma Snowsill have claimed a bumper pay day by winning gold and silver in the world’s richest triathlon in the United States on Saturday. more…

Union workers reject offer by Globe paper (Reuters)

Reuters – Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper will resume negotiations with unionized workers on Tuesday after they overwhelmingly rejected what the company said was its final contract offer, the union said on Saturday. more…

Paris catwalks producer striking lines

If you’re planning an expedition to equatorial Africa or a yachting holiday in the south of France, Paris’ spring-summer 2010 menswear catwalks had just the look for you on Saturday. more…

Paris catwalks producer striking lines

If you’re planning an expedition to equatorial Africa or a yachting holiday in the south of France, Paris’ spring-summer 2010 menswear catwalks had just the look for you on Saturday. more…

Deadly building collapse in China

Jun. 27 – A 13-floor apartment building under construction collapsed on Saturday morning in Shanghai, killing one worker.

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9RAW: Man bitten by shark on NSW south coast

June 26, 2009: A surfer attacked by a shark on the NSW south coast early on Saturday is reported to be in a stable condition. more…

World Cup in SAfrica to leave lasting legacy – organisers (Reuters)

JOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Reuters) – Next year’s World Cup will leave a lasting legacy for South Africa’s infrastructure, tourism industry and soccer facilities, local organisers said on Saturday. more…

Titans too classy for disappointing Warriors

Coach John Cartwright hailed the Gold Coast’s first-half performance as “up there with their best” as the Titans nailed an easy 28-12 win over a pitiful New Zealand Warriors at Skilled Stadium on Saturday evening. more…

Iraq PM says forces can handle security without U.S.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said Saturday that the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraqi cities at the end of June showed Iraq can handle its own security, despite a wave of bombings this week.

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