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Hastings to play important role in Australia's World Cup defence: Border

Former Australia captain Allan Border has said that Victoria medium-pacer John Hastings, who was relatively unknown a year ago, is set to play an important role in Australia's defence of the World Cup.

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ANGELUS: POPE RECALLS FOUR ROMA CHILDREN WHO DIED IN FIRE

At midday today Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his study to pray the Angelus with faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square.

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Great Game’ Seeks to Put Afghanistan Experience in Context

“The Great Game” was the euphemism the British used when referring to their strategic rivalry with the Russian empire that played out in Afghanistan in the 19th century.

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Security Council discusses poverty and under-development as root of conflict

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and Foreign Minister Antonio de Aguiar Patriota of Brazil at the...

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