Zoo feeder killed by lion
February 14th, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Feb 14 (IANS) A 63-year-old man working as a feeder for zoo animals was killed by a female lion in South Africa, police said Tuesday.The man had worked for ... Read more...
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Watson needs another week to recover fully
February 11th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 11 (IANS) Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson Saturday said he needs another week to recover fully from his calf injury and is not pushing himself for an international ... Read more...
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South African pupils prefer English in schools
February 8th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Feb 8 (IANS) Even though the most common language spoken at home by South Africans is Zulu, over 60 percent of pupils have said they would like to study ... Read more...
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CA draws up three-year plan for Cummins
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 22 (IANS) Australian teenaged pace sensation Patrick Cummins' dream of playing in the Indian Premier League has taken a dent after Cricket Australia (CA) announced a three-year plan ... Read more...
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Anything less than a whitewash will be sad: Clarke
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 22 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke is looking for a 4-0 whitewash against India as the two team gear up for the fourth and the final Test at ... Read more...
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Johannesburg university stampede kills one
January 10th, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Johannesburg, Jan 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) One person has been confirmed dead with two others listed as critically injured following a stampede at the Johannesburg University. Prospective students queued outside the gate of ... Read more...
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19 dead in South Africa road accident
December 28th, 2011 - 3:43 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Dec 28 (IANS) Nineteen people were killed in a head-on between a minibus and car in South Africa, police said Tuesday.The vehicles caught fire after the collision late ... Read more...
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Somdev eyes Olympic spot, top-50 position in 2012
December 26th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) The ATP Aircel Chennai Open commencing here Jan 3 will serve as a stepping stone for Indian Davis Cupper Somdev Devvarman, ranked 84, as he ... Read more...
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Werner Coetzee has a lucky escape from a Great White Shark attack
December 24th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Johannesburg, Dec 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A South African angler counts himself lucky to be alive after a horrific encounter with a great white shark. Werner Coetzee says he was just moments away ... Read more...
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Australia’s teen bowling sensation Cummins doubtful for India series
December 7th, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia's teen bowling sensation Patrick Cummins is doubtful for the four-match Test series against India as scans on his heel revealed the injury to be worse ... Read more...
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No problem if WSH is held after Olympic qualifiers: Chettri
December 6th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India hockey captain Bharat Chettri has said the players could think of playing in the World Series Hockey (WSH) if the tournament is held after ... Read more...
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India beat South Africa 4-2 to enter Champions Challenge final
December 3rd, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Dec 3 (IANS) Sandeep Singh scored a brace as India Saturday thwarted a spirited challenge by South Africa 4-2 in a fast-paced hockey match to move into the final ... Read more...
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Australia wants review of bad light rule
December 3rd, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) The Australian team wants a review of the bad light rule after early stumps were called in apparently reasonable conditions on the first two days of ... Read more...
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Johnson undergoes toe surgery, ruled out for six months
December 1st, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 1 (IANS) Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson underwent surgery on his left toe here Thursday and will need five to six months to recover thus ruling him out of ... Read more...
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Select Ponting on merit, not stature, says Mark Waugh
November 30th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh feels that Ricky Ponting's place in the team should be based on merit and not stature."Ricky Ponting is a great player, ... Read more...
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India beat South Africa 7-4 in Champions Challenge hockey
November 28th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 28 (IANS) India defeated South Africa 7-4 in their second Pool A match of the Champions Challenge hockey here Sunday.South Africa's Justin Reid-Ross (7th minute) opened the scoring ... Read more...
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India concede equaliser in dying seconds to draw with Belgium
November 27th, 2011 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 27 (IANS) India have been unlucky to concede a goal 26 second from time to draw 3-3 their opening game in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament against Belgium.It ... Read more...
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Injury woes may delay Australian squad’s naming
November 24th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 24 (IANS) Injury woes of the Australian team may force the selectors to delay naming the squad for the home series against New Zealand starting next week.The Sydney ... Read more...
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Have no intentions to retire, says Ponting
November 24th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 24 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said that he has no plans of retiring any time soon and asked the selectors in his no-nonsense way to give ... Read more...
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Clarke backs out-of-form trio
November 23rd, 2011 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 23 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke has backed beleaguered trio Ricky Ponting, Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin to play a key role in the upcoming home series against ... Read more...
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Cummins has an uncanny similarity to Steyn: Arthur
November 22nd, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 22 (IANS) Australian coach Mickey Arthur finds an uncanny similarity between teen sensation Pat Cummins and South African fast bowling star Dale Steyn.Arthur was the South Africa coach ... Read more...
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India rise to second spot in Test rankings
November 22nd, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Nov 22 (IANS) India have risen to No.2 position in the Test rankings, thanks to South Africa losing the second Test against Australia.South Africa thus slipped to third on ... Read more...
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Fanie de Villiers offers help to struggling Mitchell Johnson
November 20th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 20 (IANS) Former South African swing bowler Fanie de Villiers is ready to help out-of-form Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson.Johnson has hardly troubled the South African batsmen in the ... Read more...
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Watson doubtful for New Zealand Test series
November 20th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 20 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson admitted that he is doubtful against New Zealand in the two-Test series at home and even if he plays, he wouldn't bowl.The ... Read more...
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Chetri to lead hockey team in Champions Challenge
November 18th, 2011 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Goalkeeper Bharat Kumar Chetri will lead the Indian hockey team in the men's Champions Challenge I tournament at Johannesburg from Nov 26 to Dec 4.Former ... Read more...
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Injured Ryan Harris to return to Australia
November 17th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 17 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against South Africa and will return home, cricket Australia (CA) said Thursday.Harris ... Read more...
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Johannesburg’s Wanderers Test to go pink
November 17th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 17 (IANS) The Wanderers Test here, the second of Australia's current tour of South Africa starting Thursday, will have added colour as it turns pink in support of ... Read more...
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Warner replaces injured Marsh in Australian squad
November 14th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 14 (IANS) David Warner has been called up as replacement for injured Shaun Marsh for the second cricket test against South Africa at Wanderers, Johannesburg starting Thursday.Marsh was ... Read more...
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Clarke open to changes in line-up for second Test
November 12th, 2011 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Nov 12 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke has underlined the importance of winning the second Test against South Africa by saying he won't hesitate to make necessary changes ... Read more...
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Mike Parry gets a toothy picture of a white shark
November 5th, 2011 - 12:54 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Johannesburg, Nov 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Photographer Mike Parry couldn’t believe his luck when he was presented with the right opportunity to snap a rare picture of a great white shark. Parry ... Read more...
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Girl burnt in ’satanic ritual’
October 24th, 2011 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Oct 24 (IANS) A teenaged girl was in a coma Monday after being doused with petrol and burnt alive in a "satanic ritual" in Johannesburg, a media report said.Kirsty ... Read more...
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Zuma criticises Gaddafi’s killing
October 22nd, 2011 - 8:34 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Oct 22 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma has criticised the killing of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.Gaddafi, who ruled Libya for 42 years, died Thursday after his hometown ... Read more...
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Cameron to be with Australian one-day squad
October 17th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 17 (IANS) Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel (NSP) Monday confirmed that all-rounder Cameron White will remain with the Australian one-day squad in South Africa as cover for ... Read more...
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FIH expected to announce Indian TV rights deal
October 13th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is expected to announce a new four-year broadcast deal in India for 2011-2014.The federation has invited offers for its ... Read more...
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South Africa’s Dikgacoi could make long-awaited injury return
October 12th, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Oct 12 (IANS) Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is expected to be fit and play some role for Crystal Palace in their English Championship clash with Watford Saturday.The Bafana Bafana international ... Read more...
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