Zee NewsAustralia vs Sri Lanka Sydney Test, Day 2: As it happened...Zee NewsSydney: Australia ended Day 2 at Australia 342/6 in the 1st innings in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 294. They were leading by 48 runs with 4 wickets remaining. Wicket-keeper Matthew Wade was unbeaten on 47 while Peter Siddle was on 16 when ...Australia vs Sri Lanka 2012-13, third Test match at SCG, Day Two: Mitchell Starc ...Cricket CountryWarner, Hughes look sound togetherNinemsnAustralia vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 2IBNLiveBrisbane Times -ABC Online -Business Recorder (blog)all 4,681 news articles »

Brisbane TimesAzarenka withdraws from Serena showdown with toe injuryReuters UKBRISBANE | Fri Jan 4, 2013 9:05am GMT. BRISBANE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's preparations for this month's Australian Open took a blow on Friday when the world number one withdrew from her Brisbane International semi-final against Serena Williams ...Serena sets up Azarenka clashKhaleej TimesWilliams sets up showdown with AzarenkaBrisbane TimesPicky Azarenka overpowers Lisicki in BrisbaneOman Daily ObserverSuperSport -Yahoo! Sportsall 981 news articles »

The AgeTennis - Tennis-Azarenka withdraws from Serena showdown with toe injuryYahoo! Eurosport UKBRISBANE, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's preparations for this month's Australian Open took a blow on Friday when the world number one withdrew from her Brisbane International semi-final against Serena Williams due to injury. Reuters – 49 minutes ...Williams sets up showdown with AzarenkaBrisbane TimesAzarenka cruises into Brisbane semi-finalsNinemsnStephens Finally Gets Chance to Face 'Tennis God'New York Times (blog)Oman Daily Observer -Sydney Morning Herald -Yahoo! Sportsall 1,392 news articles »

The HinduChávez battles 'severe' lung infectionFinancial TimesCARACAS, January 3 – Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is still suffering from a “severe” respiratory infection that has hindered his breathing as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery in Cuba, the government said on Thursday. The 58-year-old ...Venezuela's Chavez fighting severe lung infectionFox NewsVenezuela's President Chavez battling 'severe' lung infectionDeutsche WelleVenezuelan government: Chavez coping with severe respiratory infection after ...Washington PostThe Hindu -Reuters -MiamiHerald.com (registration)all 4,290 news articles »

Goal.comRevealed: How Mancini sparked Balotelli bust-upGoal.comAs Manchester City prepare an internal investigation to look into the latest incident in Mario Balotelli's controversial career, Goal.com can reveal that it was actually manager Roberto Mancini who sparked the ugly confrontation at the club's training ground on ...Balotelli's future hangs in the balance at Manchester CityITNFrom the back pages: Mancini feels the heat after Balotelli bust-upWest Sussex County TimesMan City unable to find takers for Balotelli after row with ManciniA Different LeagueManchester Evening News -euronews -iAfrica.comall 801 news articles »

TV3.ieFather of gang-raped victim calls for executionTV3.ieThe father of a woman who died after being gang-raped and thrown from a moving bus has called for the accused to be executed if found guilty. Five men have been officially charged with the 23-year-old's murder. 30 witnesses are expected to testify during ...'Most brutal' of Delhi rape accused waits to know his fateHindustan TimesIndian gang-rape suspects charged with murderNews24At this Delhi Police workshop, the aim is to be women-friendlyNDTVZee News -AOL -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 3,069 news articles »

Globe and Mail09:30 Venezuelan government attacks media as Chavez health failsAgenzia Giornalistica Italia(AGI) - Caracas, Jan 4 - The Venezuelan government has accused the foreign media of "psychological warfare" in its reporting of the health of President Hugo Chavez in order to weaken the nation. At the same time, the government has been forced to ...Chávez has 'severe' lung infectionFinancial TimesVenezuela's Chavez Suffering From 'Severe' Lung InfectionRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyVenezuela's Chavez fighting severe lung infectionGlobe and MailWashington Post -MiamiHerald.com (registration) -The Hinduall 4,298 news articles »

ABC NewsRepublicans Must Reunite Against ObamaLubbockOnline.com (blog)The Republican members of the House of Representatives have been successfully fractured by Obama splitting them on whether or not to raise taxes. Obama was partially successful, which greatly inflated Obama's confidence and aggressiveness toward the ...Congress gets more diverse than everHeraldNetObama flinches on the fiscal cliffBoston GlobeDay of Records and Firsts as 113th Congress OpensNew York TimesSocialist Worker Online -Toronto Star -Detroit Free Pressall 21,961 news articles »

Economic TimesCrimes against women need to be curbed with iron hand: ShindeZee NewsCrimes against women need to be curbed with iron hand: Shinde New Delhi: Maintaining that crimes against women like rape are unacceptable, the government on Friday said they need to be curbed with an iron hand. Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde ...'Most brutal' of Delhi rape accused waits to know his fateHindustan TimesIndian gang-rape suspects charged with murderNews24At this Delhi Police workshop, the aim is to be women-friendlyNDTVWall Street Journal (blog) -BBC News -The Hinduall 3,058 news articles »

Ghana Business NewsThree billion persons use air transport for business, tourism in 2012 – ICAOGhana Business Newsplane1 Nearly three billion (2.9 billion) people used air transport to help them realize their business and tourism needs in 2012, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has said citing its preliminary figures on scheduled services. According to ...and more »

NEWS.com.auHughes has heart set on number threeABC OnlinePhil Hughes is determined to make Australia's number three spot his own after an elegant showing with the bat against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Australia leads the tourists by 48 runs after making 6 for 342 on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney.Australia vs Sri Lanka, third Test - Day Two at SydneyCricket CountryBrisk batting give Australia the edge over Sri LankaThe AgeAustralia edges ahead of Sri Lanka on day 2The HinduSuperSport -ESPNcricinfo.com -Sky News Australiaall 4,929 news articles »

DAWN.comClinton planning to return to work next weekDAWN.comSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the State Department in Washington. – AP Photo/File. WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, sidelined for almost a month by a string of medical problems, is upbeat and planning to return to work ...Hillary plans to return to office next weekHindu Business LineClinton's future 'as good as her past,' docs sayCNN InternationalHillary Clinton to return to work next weekWashington PostDaily Beast -Voice of Americaall 6,761 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukSuccessor replaces slain Pakistan warlord: officialsChannel News AsiaPESHAWAR, Pakistan: A senior Pakistani militant commander has been appointed to succeed warlord Mullah Nazir, who orchestrated attacks in Afghanistan until his death in a US drone strike, officials said Friday. Nazir, killed late Wednesday and buried ...Maulvi Nazir's death irks security establishmentThe News InternationalPentagon Welcomes Militant's DeathRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyTwo attacks leave 12 dead: 'Good Taliban' Maulvi Nazir killed by droneDAWN.comNew York Times -Herald Scotland -ABC Newsall 931 news articles »

Hurriyet Daily NewsI am the only authority for PKK disarmament: ÖcalanHurriyet Daily NewsImprisoned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan said during a meeting on Ä°mralı island on Jan. 3 that he should be considered the "only authority" in the process of PKK disarmament, daily Hurriyet has reported. Two pro-Kurdish lawmakers ...Turkey and PKK's Ocalan in talks 'on disarmament'BBC NewsTurkish Government in Talks with Kurdish Rebel ChiefVoice of AmericaTurkey opens disarmament talks with PKKFinancial TimesThe Guardian -The Daily Star -New York Times (blog)all 233 news articles »

ESPNcricinfo.comSloppiness leaves an empty feelingESPNcricinfo.comOnly twice in 78 Tests before his final one did Michael Hussey have the words "run out" entered next to his name on a scorecard. On both occasions Hussey was out in a manner more akin to being stumped - found out of his ground by a quick thinking ...Clarke's 'failure': a mere half centuryThe Australian Financial ReviewAussies lead by 48 at stumps in 3rd TestSky News AustraliaAustralia vs Sri Lanka Sydney Test, Day 2: Batsmen put hosts aheadZee NewsSPORT24 -Cricket Country -SuperSportall 4,933 news articles »

Independent Online (blog)Delhi rape suspects face murder chargesIndependent Online (blog)Schoolgirls pray to pay homage to a rape victim who was assaulted in New Delhi, at a school in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad in this December 29, 2012 file photo. New Delhi - The Delhi authorities on Thursday charged five men with murdering the ...Unacceptable for women to live in fear, govt is responsible: Home MinisterNDTVDelhi gang-rape a result of lack of respect for women: Astronaut Sunita WilliamsDaily News & AnalysisUpdated — WSJ's Complete Rape CoverageWall Street Journal (blog)BBC News -The Hindu -Deccan Heraldall 3,057 news articles »

Sydney Morning HeraldCricket-Australia 342-6 v Sri Lanka (294), third test - closeReuters UKSYDNEY | Fri Jan 4, 2013 7:03am GMT. SYDNEY Jan 4 (Reuters) - Australia had made 342 for six in their first innings at close of play on the second day of the third test against Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Scores: Australia 342-6 (P. Hughes ...Sri Lanka keep Australia at baySuperSportHughes shows mental strength at SCGNinemsnAustralia 241 for three at tea; Warner, Hughes miss hundredsHindu Business LineIndian Express -The News International -Sky News Australiaall 4,856 news articles »

DAWN.comUS troops arrive in Turkey; rebels battle for airport in SyriaCNN International(CNN) -- U.S. troops arrived in Turkey on Friday to man Patriot missile defense batteries near the Syrian border, according to Turkish state media. Syria has previously launched Scud missiles at cities near the Turkish border in a desperate bid to extend its ...Germany begins deployment of Patriot missiles to TurkeyRTGermany deploys Patriot missile defense to TurkeyDeutsche Welle1000s of Turks say no to NATO missiles near Syrian borderTehran TimesReuters -BBC News -Washington Postall 548 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukAC Milan and Kevin-Prince Boateng's response to racist chanting at Pro Patria ...Telegraph.co.ukInspiring is the only way to describe AC Milan's response in a country where Mussolini-veneration is on the rise and on a continent where Uefa continue to dish-out risibly low fines while printing T-shirts with hollow anti-racism messages. Reason No 1 for ...Boateng takes a standiAfrica.comAC Milan vex waka comot for fieldSuperSport (blog)FIGC to probe Boateng racismESPNFOXSports.com -Mirror.co.uk -The Independentall 540 news articles »

Maintain your camaraderie in the public glare, politicians urgedGhanaWebPoliticians of both divide in the country have been urged to show to the public, the same camaraderie that exists amongst them, both in the limelight and out of it. Nii Amarh Somponu II, Nii Shipi of Tema, who said this during an interview with the Ghana News ...and more »