Oz opposition party demands more security advice for athletes at Delhi Games
September 26th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 26 (ANI): Australia's opposition party has asked the Julia Gillard Government to give athletes participating in the 2010 Commonwealth Games more advice on the security situation in New Delhi.Prime ... Read more...
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Independent Kiwi security report finds no fresh Delhi CWG concerns
September 16th, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Sep 16(ANI): The second report from an independent security firm engaged by Netball New Zealand (NNZ) and Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has raised no fresh concerns ahead of next month's Delhi ... Read more...
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Move to engage ‘own security advice’ for Delhi CWG ‘defies logic’: NZOC
September 14th, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Sep 14(ANI): The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has said that the decision of Netball New Zealand (NNZ), Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to engage ... Read more...
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American Vice President, Joe Biden, Is In Iraq To Assure Complete American Backing For The Iraqi People
August 31st, 2010 - 7:56 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 31, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The Vice President of America happens to be Joe Biden. He touched down at Iraq on Monday to guarantee the Iraqis that America ... Read more...
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Clarke confident IPL-bound Oz players will get good security advice
February 17th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb.17 (ANI): Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke is confident that his IPL-bound team-mates will receive good security advice from the cricket authorities.A Pakistan militant with links to the al-Qaeda, Ilyas Kashmiri, ... Read more...
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Kiwi hockey team parks itself in Perth, wary terror threat in India
February 17th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Perth, Feb.17 (ANI): The New Zealand men's hockey team will stay in Perth for the time being rather than travel on to India following terror threats against sports events there.The team's decision ... Read more...
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Hockey Australia happy with Delhi security, cricketers await advice
February 15th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) The Australian hockey team's travel plans for the New Delhi World Cup remain unchanged in spite of Saturday's terror bombing in western Indian city Pune whereas Cricket Australia ... Read more...
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CA investigating IPL security scenario following Pune terror attack
February 15th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Feb 15 (ANI): The Pune terror attack has once again brought back the spotlight on security during the Indian Premier League, with Cricket Australia investigating the attack and threat posed to ... Read more...
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Gilchrist pondering IPL participation after Sena threat
January 15th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IANS) Former Australian Test cricketer and Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist is pondering whether to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after threats from Indian right-wing political party ... Read more...
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Gilchrist may withdraw from IPL-3 over Shiv Sena threat
January 15th, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 15 (ANI): Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist will consider withdrawing from the IPL 2010 edition if security experts deem the country unsafe after threats from Maharashtra based Shiv Sena to ... Read more...
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Player security being reviewed ahead of Delhi Commonwealth Games: Oz games chief
December 31st, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec. 31 (ANI): Australian Commonwealth Games officials have said that they will review security advice every 24 hours amid new fears of terrorist attacks during the 2010 Games in Delhi.Australia ... Read more...
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Taj, Oberoi ignored pre-26/11 warnings: Probe panel (IANS Exclusive: Part 2 of a 3-part series)
December 28th, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Murali Krishnan and Sarwar Kashani
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Coming down heavily on the hotel managements for ignoring specific security warnings, a government-appointed probe panel set up after the 26/11 terror ... Read more...
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Australia changes travel advisory for Afghanistan
August 18th, 2009 - 7:26 pm ICT by admin
KABUL (BNO NEWS) -- The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade changed its travel advisory for Afghanistan on Tuesday, advising citizens not to travel to the country.The new version was issued ... Read more...
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12 cops killed in Chhattisgarh landmine blast
June 21st, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 21 (IANS) In a meticulously planned attack, Maoist insurgents blew up a truck carrying over 40 security personnel in Chhattisgarh's violence-hit Bastar region late Saturday evening, killing 12 troopers. Seven ... Read more...
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Maoist landmine blast kills 12 cops in Chhattisgarh (Second Lead)
June 21st, 2009 - 3:14 am ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 20 (IANS) As many as twelve troopers were killed and 11 injured Saturday evening when the truck in which they were travelling hit a landmine planted by suspected Maoist guerrillas ... Read more...
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Five troopers die as CRPF truck hits Maoist landmine (Lead)
June 21st, 2009 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 20 (IANS) Five paramilitary troopers were killed and at least 11 injured Saturday evening when the truck in which they were travelling hit a landmine planted by suspected Maoist guerrillas ... Read more...
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Security was reduced in Lahore, says Lanaka coach Bayliss
March 10th, 2009 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar.10 (ANI): Sri Lanka cricket team coach Trevor Bayliss claimed on Tuesday that security was less than it had been on previous occasions in Pakistan.
It was certainly less than when ... Read more...
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No change in Australian plan to play Pakistan in Dubai
March 4th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 4 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive James Sutherland said the Australians' limited-overs series against Pakistan to be played in Dubai late next month would proceed as planned "at this ... Read more...
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Dickason to look over security arrangements for Chennai Open
January 3rd, 2009 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Chennai Open tennis organisers have sought the advice of England cricket board's security expert Reg Dickason who oversaw the arrangements during the recent cricket Test series between India ... Read more...
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Pietersen played in Chennai with a fractured rib
December 16th, 2008 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 16 (IANS) England captain Kevin Pietersen has admitted that he played the first Test against India in Chennai with a fractured rib.The England captain fractured the rib before the final ... Read more...
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England board still expecting cricket players to quit India tour
December 4th, 2008 - 11:17 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec.4 (ANI): Though the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has sought a confirmation from players that they would travel to India next week, it is expecting a last minute ... Read more...
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We won’t allow terrorists to dictate cricket, says ECB chief
December 3rd, 2008 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 3 (IANS) England cricket board chief Giles Clarke said that under no circumstances cricket would be allowed to be dicated by terrorists, indicating the strong possibility of the team ... Read more...
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England team leaves Bhubaneshwar
November 28th, 2008 - 9:24 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneshwar, Nov 28 (ANI): England''s cricket team left Bhubaneshwar on Friday for Bangalore on the first leg of its journey home after the last two One Day Internationals (ODI) against India ... Read more...
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Test match shifted to Chennai after terror hits Mumbai
November 28th, 2008 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The second Test match between India and England scheduled Dec 19-23 in Mumbai has been shifted to Chennai after terror strikes in the city.England have already cut ... Read more...
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ECB says Test series has not been cancelled
November 27th, 2008 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneshwar, Nov 27 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is waiting for a report from their security advisers before deciding on the fate of the two-Test series in India next ... Read more...
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Bakri’’s daughter whisked away from home after pole dancing revelations
September 29th, 2008 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.29 (ANI): The daughter of radical Islamic cleric Omar Bakri has left her home in London amid fears for her safety after it was disclosed that she was a pole ... Read more...
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Oz tour of India to go on despite bombing
September 29th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sept.29 (ANI): Australias tour of India will proceed as scheduled despite the recent bomb blasts in Indian capital Delhi.
With Indian cricket and security officials confirming that all efforts will be ... Read more...
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We were right not to tour Pakistan: Ponting
September 22nd, 2008 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Sep 22 (ANI): Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that the expert security advice his team received halted what could have been a disastrous tour of Pakistan.A suicide bomber detonated ... Read more...
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Oz punters back India to dethrone Aussies as world cricket champs
September 16th, 2008 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney , Sept 16 (ANI): Ahead of this months Test series between India and Australia , Aussie bookies have put their bets on India saying that the Aussies are set to ... Read more...
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Oz cricketers will go by security advice for going to Pak: Gilly
August 19th, 2008 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug.19 (ANI): Former Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist believes Australia''s leading players will abide by the advice of security experts on whether they should go to Pakistan for next month''s Champions ... Read more...
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Australia, NZ say will not jeopardize their players in Pakistan
August 17th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Aug.17 (ANI): Officials of Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket have reportedly conveyed to the International Cricket Council that while are supportive of Pakistan''s right to host the Champions Trophy, ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia defends decision to tour India
July 29th, 2008 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
By Neena Bhandari
Sydney, July 29 (IANS) As concerns of players' safety take centrestage, Cricket Australia has denied it would be hypocritical to tour India in October despite the recent bomb blasts in ... Read more...
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Kevin Petersen has reservation on going to Pakistan
July 26th, 2008 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has joined the growing band of players who are against travelling to strife-torn Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in September. The England and Wales ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia certain to pull out of Champions Trophy
July 26th, 2008 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 26 (ANI): Cricket Australia is certain to heed security advice and boycott the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and face the anger of cricketing nations.Australia after announcing their withdrawal will ... Read more...
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Doubts over Pakistan hosting Champions Trophy (Lead)
June 19th, 2008 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney/Lahore June 19 (IANS) Serious doubts over Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy cricket are being expressed as several players from Australia, England and New Zealand reportedly refusing to tour the strife-torn country ... Read more...
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