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Print - 2005-11-17
New York copper firmer

New York copper firmer

US copper futures ended on Tuesday at record closing levels, driven up when funds bought a slew of healthy US economic news and speculators responded to widespread fears of a short squeeze if a huge rumoured short position comes due in December, traders s
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
ADR project progress reviewed

ADR project progress reviewed

Senior legal advisor of World Bank, Peter Kyle, met Minister of Law, Justice & Human Rights Wasi Zafar and law secretary former Justice Mansoor Ahmed, to review the progress in Alternative Dispute Resolution mediation project, here on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
New York platinum ends below 26-year peak

New York platinum ends below 26-year peak

Platinum futures in New York dipped to end below a previous near-26-year peak on Tuesday, as bullish speculators lightened up on long positions after a five-session buying spree, dealers and analysts said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
More allocations to social sector stressed

More allocations to social sector stressed

Realising MDGs require an increase in the budgetary allocations as in the last few years, the allocations to education and health have declined and at present the public sector expenditure on these activities is just 1.7 and 0.6 percent of the GDP.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Tokyo platinum rallies to fresh record

Tokyo platinum rallies to fresh record

Tokyo platinum futures rallied more than 1 percent to a new record high on Wednesday after a market-friendly report by London-based refiner Johnson Matthey the previous day sparked fresh aggressive fund buying.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan''s commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, saying main emphasis was on poverty alleviation, creation of jobs, promoting education and health facilities.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Platinum hits near 26-year high in Asia

Platinum hits near 26-year high in Asia

Platinum rose to its highest level since March 1980 in Asian trade on Wednesday as fund-buying resumed in Tokyo and propelled futures to a record high.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, saying main emphasis was on poverty alleviation, creation of jobs, promoting education and health facilities.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Malaysian tin ends flat

Malaysian tin ends flat

Malaysian tin closed flat on Wednesday despite a surge in London prices, as sellers offered higher volumes to buyers made cautious by fluctuations in the London metal market, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Shaukat reiterates commitment to achieve MDGs

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, saying main emphasis was on poverty alleviation, creation of jobs, promoting education and health facilities.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Oil hits four-month low under $57

Oil hits four-month low under $57

Oil prices fell to a four-month low on Wednesday on warm winter weather and bulging inventories in the United States, while firm export stocks supported Asian stock markets.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Thai rice futures flat again

Thai rice futures flat again

Thai rice futures ended steady on Wednesday as players offset contracts in thin trade, brokers said. Overall volume fell with only 12 contracts of 5 percent white rice were compared to Thursday's 23.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Copper lower in Asia, but near record high

Copper lower in Asia, but near record high

Copper prices edged down in Asia on Wednesday, but stayed within sight of the previous session's record high on speculation of a large short position held by a Chinese state agency.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Direct and indirect losses to crops, livestock and irrigation infrastructure from last month''s earthquake in northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir total more than $440 million, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indian edible oil

Indian edible oil

Edible oil imports by India, the world's largest buyer, rose to 5.04 million tonnes in the year to October from 4.4 million tonnes in the previous year, a leading industry organisation said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Direct and indirect losses to crops, livestock and irrigation infrastructure from last month's earthquake in northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir total more than $440 million, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
New York sugar surges

New York sugar surges

Raw sugar prices rose on Tuesday and ended at their highest level in nearly eight years due to heavy buying by funds betting supplies will stay tight amid rising demand for biofuels and robust consumption of the sweetener, brokers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Agriculture losses from quake exceed $440 million: FAO

Direct and indirect losses to crops, livestock and irrigation infrastructure from last month's earthquake in northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir total more than $440 million, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Soyabeans fall in light trade

Soyabeans fall in light trade

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Tuesday after a choppy, lightly traded session with few fresh leads to stir much market direction, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
SBP governor stresses MFIs'' promotion

SBP governor stresses MFIs'' promotion

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Ishrat Husain has advocated the promotion of micro-finance institutions (MFIs) to help poorest of the poor in the country He was talking to the participants after inaugurating a three-day workshop on "Micro-finance
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
CBOT rice slips

CBOT rice slips

Rough rice futures at the Chicago Board of Trade slipped again on Tuesday on follow-through technical selling after gapping lower on the open, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
SBP governor stresses MFIs' promotion

SBP governor stresses MFIs' promotion

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Ishrat Husain has advocated the promotion of micro-finance institutions (MFIs) to help poorest of the poor in the country He was talking to the participants after inaugurating a three-day workshop on "Micro-finance
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Vietnam rice stocks dwindle

Vietnam rice stocks dwindle

Vietnam, the world's second-largest rice exporter, is running out of stock during the period between crops but exporters have a big enough stockpile to meet loading demand for Indonesia and the Philippines, traders said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
SBP governor stresses MFIs' promotion

SBP governor stresses MFIs' promotion

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Ishrat Husain has advocated the promotion of micro-finance institutions (MFIs) to help poorest of the poor in the country He was talking to the participants after inaugurating a three-day workshop on "Micro-finance
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
AZFAM technologies becomes Oracle's WDP partner

AZFAM technologies becomes Oracle's WDP partner

AZFAM Technologies (Private) Limited have become an Oracle Workforce Development Programme (WDP) partner to provide training for Oracle Certified Administrator (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) courses.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Russia gets moving on Gazprom share liberalisation

Russia gets moving on Gazprom share liberalisation

Russia has for the first time given a clear timeframe for removing curbs on foreign ownership of shares in gas giant Gazprom, a move that will make it the world's biggest emerging markets stock.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
World Tolerance Day observed

World Tolerance Day observed

Like other parts of the globe, the World Tolerance Day was also observed in Pakistan here on Wednesday with a renewed pledge that all out efforts will continue to be made for promoting tolerance at all levels so as to achieve the goal of enlightened socie
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Russia gets moving on Gazprom share liberalisation

Russia gets moving on Gazprom share liberalisation

Russia has for the first time given a clear timeframe for removing curbs on foreign ownership of shares in gas giant Gazprom, a move that will make it the world's biggest emerging markets stock.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Prime Minister hopeful of world community's full support in rebuilding

Prime Minister hopeful of world community's full support in rebuilding

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday expressed confidence that the world community would step forward and extend full support to Pakistan in rebuilding and rehabilitating its over 3.5 million people, rendered homeless by the October 8 earthquake.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
West European car sales have worst October since 1996

West European car sales have worst October since 1996

New car sales in western Europe fell 2.6 percent last month, the worst October in nine years, as a weak British market outweighed fierce discounting and a wave of new models, according to industry data on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Pakistan and UN to launch early recovery plan

Pakistan and UN to launch early recovery plan

In the lead-up to a major earthquake conference in Pakistan, the government and the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday chalked up a detailed plan for assisting millions affected by the October 8 quake to recover during the next 12 to 18 months.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
China sells copper in bid to calm prices, stem losses

China sells copper in bid to calm prices, stem losses

Chinese metals officials could be seeking approval to export up to 200,000 tonnes of copper, traders said on Wednesday, in a bid to force down prices and recover losses on the London Metal Exchange.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Haqqie made EDB chairman

Haqqie made EDB chairman

Waseem Haqqie has been appointed as Chairman Engineering Development Board on a two years contract, says a notification of the Establishment Division issued on Wednesday. The position had fallen vacant after Razak Dawood resigned from the post on November
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US FERC oks Enron settlement worth $1.5 billion

US FERC oks Enron settlement worth $1.5 billion

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Tuesday accepted a deal with Enron Corp worth $1.5 billion to settle allegations that the fallen energy giant manipulated electricity supplies during the 2000-01 Western power crisis.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Haqqie made EDB chairman

Haqqie made EDB chairman

Waseem Haqqie has been appointed as Chairman Engineering Development Board on a two years contract, says a notification of the Establishment Division issued on Wednesday. The position had fallen vacant after Razak Dawood resigned from the post on November
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
South Korea sees North economic union by 2020

South Korea sees North economic union by 2020

Communist North Korea and capitalist South Korea are likely to have formed at least an economic union by 2020, the South's unification minister told Reuters on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Haqqie made EDB chairman

Haqqie made EDB chairman

Waseem Haqqie has been appointed as Chairman Engineering Development Board on a two years contract, says a notification of the Establishment Division issued on Wednesday. The position had fallen vacant after Razak Dawood resigned from the post on November
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Czechs eye hitting 2006 budget aim without savings

Czechs eye hitting 2006 budget aim without savings

A tax income windfall from a robust economy and past tax hikes will enable the Czech Republic to meet its budget target for the election year of 2006 without extra spending cuts, according to the country's euro road map.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat''s team arrives

Etisalat''s team arrives

Etisalat''s five-member team arrived here on Wednesday to negotiate the PTCL deal with the government authorities. A senior official of Privatisation Commission, who is privy to the decisions taken by the two sides during previous rounds, told Business
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US Senate panel votes to end Big Oil tax break

US Senate panel votes to end Big Oil tax break

With the oil industry enjoying record profits from high prices for gasoline and other petroleum products, the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to repeal a $1 billion tax break for big oil companies.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat's team arrives

Etisalat's team arrives

Etisalat's five-member team arrived here on Wednesday to negotiate the PTCL deal with the government authorities. A senior official of Privatisation Commission, who is privy to the decisions taken by the two sides during previous rounds, told Business
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Bush signs legislation urging World Bank reforms

Bush signs legislation urging World Bank reforms

Legislation to encourage greater transparency and accountability in the World Bank and other international lending institutions has been signed into law by President George W. Bush.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Etisalat's team arrives

Etisalat's team arrives

Etisalat's five-member team arrived here on Wednesday to negotiate the PTCL deal with the government authorities. A senior official of Privatisation Commission, who is privy to the decisions taken by the two sides during previous rounds, told Business
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
S&P affirms Germany's top credit ratings

S&P affirms Germany's top credit ratings

Standard & Poor's on Wednesday affirmed Germany's top credit rating, citing its competitive and export-oriented economy, but said it is struggling as a top credit. "Germany is falling behind its 'AAA'-rated peers in terms of fiscal and economic performanc
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Oracle-Siebel Systems merger gets US approval

Oracle-Siebel Systems merger gets US approval

Business software giant Oracle Corp and Siebel Systems Inc have received US regulatory clearance for their proposed 5.85-billion-dollar merger and now await approval in Europe.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
France set for steady fourth quarter growth, wages rise

France set for steady fourth quarter growth, wages rise

The outlook for French business activity in the coming months is positive, but firms have cut their investment expectations for 2005 and the jobs market remains soft, reports showed on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Merkel keeps budget goal even if 2006 growth weak

Merkel keeps budget goal even if 2006 growth weak

Germany's new government will seek to bring the budget deficit under EU limits in 2007 even if growth fails to pick up next year, designated Chancellor Angela Merkel was quoted on Wednesday as telling the weekly Die Zeit.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
South Africa passes law to increase credit to poor

South Africa passes law to increase credit to poor

South Africa's parliament approved new legislation on Wednesday to help open up the credit market to the poor and stop unscrupulous lenders. The National Credit Bill aims to improve access to affordable credit for millions of poor, black South Africans wh
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Sweden set for rate rise next year, central bank says

Sweden set for rate rise next year, central bank says

Swedish interest rates will rise from their current historic low sometime next year, the head of the central bank said on Wednesday, removing any expectation a tightening could start in December.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
World Bank and IMF make bid to ease tensions with Chad

World Bank and IMF make bid to ease tensions with Chad

The World Bank and IMF have offered to work with Chad and give it extra budget support in a last-ditch effort to stop the government tapping the profits from a big oil pipeline meant to benefit the poor.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Remittances help poor countries with high oil cost

Remittances help poor countries with high oil cost

High oil prices are starting to strain poor countries' budgets and will depress growth rates this year and next, but record remittances are proving a useful counterweight, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
China's skills shortage vexes foreign firms

China's skills shortage vexes foreign firms

China's fast growing economy and its move into higher value added industries is creating labour shortages that in some cases are slowing the expansion of foreign businesses there, executives said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
BoE signals no change in rates for now

BoE signals no change in rates for now

British inflation is set to meet the Bank of England's 2.0 percent target in two years, the central bank predicted on Wednesday, signalling it is in no hurry to change interest rates in the coming months.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
EU Parliament backs airline safety blacklist

EU Parliament backs airline safety blacklist

The European Parliament on Wednesday backed the creation of a blacklist of airlines that are considered too unsafe to fly within the 25-nation European Union (EU).
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
9/11 attacks cost US economy $660 billion so far: Apec

9/11 attacks cost US economy $660 billion so far: Apec

The September 11 attacks have cost the United States some 660 billion dollars so far and significantly reduced global investment, according to an Asia-Pacific forum report released here Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Gulf states want to press ahead with single currency: Bahrain

Gulf states want to press ahead with single currency: Bahrain

The Gulf states hope to reach agreement on the principles of a monetary union next year and press ahead with preparations for a single currency along the lines the euro, the governor of Bahrain's Monetary Agency said in an interview released on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Chinese counterfeit exports life-threatening: EU

Chinese counterfeit exports life-threatening: EU

The rise in Chinese counterfeit goods to the EU is potentially life-threatening, making it imperative that Beijing crack down on fake medications and aircraft parts, a top EU customs official said Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Chinese counterfeit exports life-threatening: EU

Chinese counterfeit exports life-threatening: EU

The rise in Chinese counterfeit goods to the EU is potentially life-threatening, making it imperative that Beijing crack down on fake medications and aircraft parts, a top EU customs official said Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Apec urges flexibility to end talks deadlock

Apec urges flexibility to end talks deadlock

The threat to global trade talks looked set to dominate the agenda of Pacific Rim leaders gathering in Pusan after their ministers pressed them on Wednesday to talk tough to break a deadlock at the WTO.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US prices up in October on housing cost gain

US prices up in October on housing cost gain

US consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October despite a dip in energy prices as the cost of housing notched the largest gain in nearly five years, government data showed on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US Senate panel approves Bernanke

US Senate panel approves Bernanke

The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday approved the nomination of Ben Bernanke to be chairman of the US Federal Reserve, sending it to the full Senate for a final confirming vote.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Bernanke sees Fed mandate for jobs, stable prices

Bernanke sees Fed mandate for jobs, stable prices

Ben Bernanke, President George W. Bush's pick to succeed Alan Greenspan at the Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to seek both price stability and full employment should the Senate confirm him for the job - confronting Washington and Wall Street concerns.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Turkish workers sue Coke in New York

Turkish workers sue Coke in New York

Turkish union workers sued Coca-Cola Co and Turkish bottling partner Coca-Cola Icecek on Tuesday, claiming human rights violations and saying the soft drink giant used Turkish secret police to perpetrate a tear gas attack at a local labour dispute.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
India's October trade deficit widens to $3.28 billion

India's October trade deficit widens to $3.28 billion

India's October trade deficit widened 43 percent from a year earlier as the rapidly expanding economy took in more imports and analysts said the increase would put further pressure on the current account deficit.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Opec sees no let-up in 2006 oil demand

Opec sees no let-up in 2006 oil demand

The world will need Opec 's oil even more this winter and next year as high oil prices have failed to slow galloping economic growth, the producer group said on Wednesday.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Philippines shares close little changed

Philippines shares close little changed

Philippines share prices closed 0.14 percent lower Wednesday on a continuing technical correction after the market hit eight-month highs last week, dealers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Hong Kong shares up, property down

Hong Kong shares up, property down

Hong Kong stocks rose slightly on Wednesday, but persistent investor worries over the extent of future interest rate rises pulled down property shares.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US stocks fall, Target view dims holiday hopes

US stocks fall, Target view dims holiday hopes

US stocks slipped on Tuesday after a sales warning from discount chain Target Corp dimmed hopes for a strong holiday sales season, pushing the retail sector lower.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Taiwan stocks move up

Taiwan stocks move up

Taiwan stocks finished 0.26 percent higher on Wednesday as tech stocks rose after strong buying by foreign investors, but worries about bird flu erased some earlier gains.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US Treasuries rise as Bernanke vows Fed continuity

US Treasuries rise as Bernanke vows Fed continuity

US Treasury debt prices rose on Tuesday after Ben Bernanke, the nominee to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, emphasised the importance of continuity at the central bank.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
US Treasuries rise as Bernanke vows Fed continuity

US Treasuries rise as Bernanke vows Fed continuity

US Treasury debt prices rose on Tuesday after Ben Bernanke, the nominee to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, emphasised the importance of continuity at the central bank.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Indonesian shares close higher

Indonesian shares close higher

Indonesian share prices closed 0.37 percent higher Wednesday, led by continued gains in Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) after recent losses on rising interest rates, dealers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Seoul shares hit record, Korea Exchange Bank jumps

Seoul shares hit record, Korea Exchange Bank jumps

Seoul shares brushed a record high on Wednesday, led by a surging Korea Exchange Bank after the chief executive of a bigger rival expressed interest in bidding for the country's fifth-ranked lender.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nikkei slips as bank shares fall

Nikkei slips as bank shares fall

The Nikkei average ended down 0.17 percent on Tuesday as investors took profits in banks, property and other companies whose performance is related to domestic demand and which were judged to be overpriced.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Singapore shares close 0.62 percent up

Singapore shares close 0.62 percent up

Singapore shares closed 0.62 percent higher Wednesday as some bargain hunting emerged after the market's sell-off over the previous two trading days, dealers said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Wednesday. 65.79-65.80 (previous 65.75-65.80). Call Money Rates: 6.00-14.00 percent (previous 7.00-12.00 percent).
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Chinese yuan strengthens as dollar softens

Chinese yuan strengthens as dollar softens

China's yuan firmed against the dollar on Wednesday as the greenback lost some of its momentum on global markets, dealers said. The dollar shuffled within a tight range on Wednesday after slipping from two-year highs against the euro and yen in the previo
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Swiss franc off two-year lows versus dollar

Swiss franc off two-year lows versus dollar

The Swiss franc came off a two-year low against the dollar in early European trade on Wednesday as investors booked profits amid concerns the dollar's recent rise may have become over-extended.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Dollar shackled after slipping from two-year highs

Dollar shackled after slipping from two-year highs

The dollar shuffled in tight ranges on Wednesday after slipping from two-year highs against the euro and yen in the previous session when investors booked profits on worries the US currency had risen too high, too quickly.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Dollar slips versus euro, weighed by profit-taking

Dollar slips versus euro, weighed by profit-taking

The dollar slipped, shedding earlier gains against the euro on Tuesday in a wave of profit-taking as traders said the US currency's rally had become overextended, but cited few fundamental reasons for the reversal.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Hong Kong dollar recovers modestly after recent sell-off

Hong Kong dollar recovers modestly after recent sell-off

The Hong Kong dollar regained a little ground late on Wednesday after the currency hit a three-week low the previous session. The local currency was trading at 7.7562/65 per US dollar, after moving in a tiny eight-pip range throughout the day, firmer than
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Asian currencies: Taiwan dollar, won hit weak spot

Asian currencies: Taiwan dollar, won hit weak spot

The Korean won fell on Wednesday on intervention concerns and the Taiwan dollar dropped on sales from importers and insurance firms as the wider market largely held steady against the dollar.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
South Africa defeat valiant India

South Africa defeat valiant India

Jacques Kallis hit an unbeaten 68 as South Africa overcame a fighting India by five wickets here on Wednesday to grab a 1-0 lead in the five-match limited-overs series.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Australia end 32 years of heartbreak

Australia end 32 years of heartbreak

Australia Wednesday ended 32 years of failure with a dramatic victory on penalties over two-time champions Uruguay in their play-off for a place in the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Warne in doubt for today's Test

Warne in doubt for today's Test

Australia's champion leg-spinner Shane Warne was in doubt to play in the second cricket Test against the West Indies here late on Wednesday with a back injury, Cricket Australia said.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Nervy Nikolay finally Masters Gaudio

Nervy Nikolay finally Masters Gaudio

Nikolay Davydenko survived a last-minute attack of nerves on Wednesday to beat Argentina's Gaston Gaudio for the first time and move within sight of the Masters Cup semi-finals.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Hodge and Symonds in Test team, final spot undecided

Hodge and Symonds in Test team, final spot undecided

Brad Hodge and Andrew Symonds will play in Thursday's second cricket Test against the West Indies but Australian captain Ricky Ponting has delayed a decision on the final spot between Stuart MacGill and Nathan Bracken.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
England lacked application, says Trescothick

England lacked application, says Trescothick

Stand-in England captain Marcus Trescothick said on Wednesday that a lack of application was one of the main reasons for his team's defeat in the opening Test against Pakistan here.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
Federer backs embattled Agassi

Federer backs embattled Agassi

World number one Roger Federer has given his support to Andre Agassi after the US veteran was criticised for his early withdrawal from the Masters Cup Tennis Tournament.
Published 17 Nov, 2005 12:00am
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