Aussie spinner tested +ve for Cocaine

"New Aussie spin bowler Jason Krejza, in line for a Test debut in the first Test against India at Bangalore, has revealed that he was the victim of a drink-spiking incident that resulted in a positive drug test two years back. Krejza, then a New South Wales player, said his...

Ronaldo set for ankle operation

Must be all those fancy step-overs he does."Ronaldo set for ankle operation Ronaldo has not returned to Man Utd since the end of the season ...

Prisoners released early to free up space

UK prison guards are telling the government that the nation's prisons are full, on the same day that the number of British prisoners has hit an all-time high at 83,000. Over the bank holiday weekend, which saw an...

Irish Soldiers Score Web Hit With 'Stayin' Alive' Video Parody

Apparently the military isn't too happy with a platoon of Irish soldiers stationed in Lebanon who filmed a parody video of Stayin' Alive. But really, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, does it really matter?The...

Australia: "Bon Appetit" says French Chef

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorFrance, the land that gave us gastronomic deliciaces whereby the French have historically used everything they find and call it French Noveau Cuisine, with eager Foo Foo...

Howard defends meeting the Exclusive Brethren

Is Australian politics influenced by a secretive sect? The Australian Prime Minister John Howard has caused an uproar by meeting the Exclusive Brethren. In New Zealand we've had the Exclusive Brethren's...

Google 'soul searches' over censorship

"Our irrepressible.info campaign, to combat internet repression has continued to gather pace and support this last fortnight. Since the campaign launched in The Observer two weeks ago, over 21,000 people have now gone online and signed our pledge for internet freedom, writes...

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