Australian Tourist Spends Night in Dangerous Favela, Drinks With Criminals and Learns to use GunsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Media outlet Extra reports, that without being aware of the risks, an Australian tourist spent last Friday night, August 16th, drinking beer next to armed men from the Complexo do Alemão, in the North Zone of Rio. 34-year-old Hugo Stanley-Cary decided to visit a group of fa....
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Australia branded a leading 'emissions exporter'SYDNEY, Australia – Australia is the world's third-largest emissions exporter, with more than a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide shipped abroad each year in the form of coal and liquefied natural gas, a think tank study showed Monday.
The left-leaning Australian Institute reported that Australi....
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CINCINNATI MASTERS: Djokovic, Barty crash out of semisCINCINNATI: World number one Novak Djokovic wilted under pressure from Daniil Medvedev Saturday, falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to the ninth-seeded Russian in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.Medvedev’s upset win sent him into a title showdown with another unexpected finalist, 16th-seeded Belgian Dav....
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Australia union condemns booingSYDNEY: Australia’s cricket union Sunday slammed fans at Lord’s for booing Steve Smith after he was felled by a bouncer from fast bowler Jofra Archer, saying the sport deserves better.The star batsman collapsed face forward after a sickening blow to the side of the neck and head when on ....
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Why Smith ?19 reminds us of Bradman ?30LONDON: Whenever a batsman dominates in Test cricket, the inevitable comparisons with Sir Donald Bradman arise. Currently that batsman is Australia’s Steve Smith. Bradman is incomparable. Despite Smith’s elevated Test average, Bradman still heads him by almost 40. A 40 average is a very ....
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Italy veteran Ghiraldini returns from injury for WCMILAN: Leonardo Ghiraldini is set to return from injury with the experienced hooker included on Sunday in Italys largely youthful squad which features 23 tournament debutants for next months rugby World Cup in Japan.Ghiraldini, who has 104 caps, ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments during the Six Na....
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ACU condemns boos after Smith hit by Archer ballSYDNEY: Australia Cricket Union (ACU Sunday slammed fans at Lord’s for booing Steve Smith after he was felled by a bouncer from fast bowler Jofra Archer, saying the sport deserves better.The star batsman collapsed face forward after a sickening blow to the side of the neck and head when on 80 ....
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Top seeds Djokovic, Barty toppled in Cincy semisCINCINNATI: World number one Novak Djokovic wilted under pressure from Daniil Medvedev Saturday, falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to the ninth-seeded Russian in the Cincinnati Masters semifinals.Medvedev’s upset win sent him into a title showdown with another unexpected finalist, 16th-seeded Belgian Davi....
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Smith out of 2nd Ashes Test with concussionLONDON: Australia’s Steve Smith has been ruled out of the last day of the second Ashes Test with concussion against England at Lord’s, Cricket Australia have announced on Sunday.Smith was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer on Saturday. “Steve has been closely monitored by medical sta....
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Jasmine Tookes Reveals Her Workout Secrets Behind Her Flawless FigureJasmine Tookes has a surprisingly easy workout and diet philosophy, which help her maintain her stunning figure, reported The Daily Mail.
As it was recently announced that the Victoria’s Secret model has become the face of Australian athleisure brand P.E Nation, the model sat down with Brit....
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Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 AshesPonting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.....
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Tennis: Barty reaches semis, Osaka retiresCINCINNATI: Ashleigh Barty edged closer to a return to the top WTA ranking on Friday, reaching the WTA semi-finals as current number one Naomi Osaka retired with a knee injury.Barty, the Australian top seed, engineered her second comeback in as many days, overhauling Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.But ....
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Barty moves into semi-finalsCINCINNATI: Ashleigh Barty edged closer to a return to the top WTA ranking on Friday, reaching the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament semi-finals as current number one Naomi Osaka retired with a knee injury.Barty, the Australian top seed, engineered her second comeback in as many days, overhauling....
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Barty reaches Cincy semis, Osaka retires with knee injuryCINCINNATI, Ohio: Ashleigh Barty moved one win away from a return to the top WTA ranking Friday, reaching the Cincinnati WTA semi-finals as neither Naomi Osaka nor Karolina Pliskova could progress.Barty, the Australian top seed, engineered her second comeback in as many days, overhauling Maria Sakka....
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Djokovic dumps Pouille to reach Cincinnati semisCINCINNATI: Novak Djokovic controlled Lucas Pouille 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 on Friday to move closer to a second straight title at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.The top seed, won the 15th of his last 16 matches as he beat the Frenchman for the second time this season after a win in the Australian Open semi-fina....
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Fiji PM labels Australia PM 'very insulting' after Pacific standoffSYDNEY, Australia – Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama blasted his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison as "very insulting," saying China offers a more welcoming brand of diplomacy following a tense Pacific summit.
Bainimarama accused Morrison of heavy-handed tactics after the Pacific Is....
Osaka's U.S. Open defense in doubt after knee injury
CINCINNATI, USA – Naomi Osaka's US Open title defense was in doubt on Friday, August 16, after a left knee injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA quarterfinal.
The Japanese star, who could lose her world No. 1 ranking if Australian Ashleigh Barty wins her semifinal on Satu....
Lyon equals Lillee?s Test featLONDON: Nathan Lyon, who equalled Dennis Lillee at No 3 on Australia’s all-time wicket-takers’ list on day two of the second Test at Lord’s, believes he hasn’t peaked yet and can do better.Lyon now has 355 Test wickets with only Glenn McGrath (563) and Shane Warne (708) ahead....
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Kyrgios fined, faces suspensionCINCINNATI: Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios was Thursday fined $113,000 after his explosive Cincinnati Masters meltdown which saw him smash two racquets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire before appearing to spit at the official.The ATP said the massive sanction included indivi....
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PCB awaits ministry?s notification on constitutionISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is waiting for the official notification from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) regarding the newly-approved constitution so that the board could resolve several pending issues.With the new cricket season that is about to start, the delay....
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Victorious Barty eyes top WTA rankingCINCINNATI: Women’s top seed Ashleigh Barty held off Anett Kontaveit as the Estonian served for victory before the top seed scraped a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 triumph into the WTA event quarter-finals.The win keeps the Australian in the chase for a possible return to the WTA number one ranking, which she....
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Aussie player ditches Olympic dream for hip hopSYDNEY: A promising Australian footballer has put his career on hold, abandoning a chance to play at the Tokyo Olympics in favour of pursuing his dream to make it as a rapper.Winger Joe Champness is on a three-year deal with the Newcastle Jets in Australia’s A-League and has made several appea....
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PCB awaits notification of new constitution to settle pending issuesISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) waits for the official notification on the newly- approved constitution from the Inter-Provincial Coordination Ministry (IPC) to get start several pending issues confronting the Board.With new cricketing season about to begin, the delay in issuing the notifica....
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Kyrgios resurrects Nadal feud in Cincinnati video defense
CINCINNATI, USA – Nick Kyrgios resurrected his feud with Rafael Nadal on Friday, August 16, in an effort to prove that he is the victim of double standards in tennis.
The volatile Australian was fined $113,000 after a Cincinnati Masters meltdown saw him launch a bitter tirade at a ch....
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Thomas, Kokrak share PGA lead at Medinah, Tiger six backWASHINGTON: Americans Justin Thomas and Jason Kokrak each matched Medinah’s course record of seven-under par 65 Thursday to share the lead after the opening round of the US PGA BMW Championship.Both co-leaders complained of poor warmups for the opening round, then went out and ripped the rain-....
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Djokovic motors into Cincy quarters as Federer oustedCINCINNATI, Ohio: World number one Novak Djokovic has a remarkably clear road to the ATP Cincinnati Masters final after producing an efficient victory Thursday while third seed Roger Federer crashed out of the US Open tuneup event.Djokovic was never in danger in his 6-3, 6-4 triumph over 53rd-ranked....
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Australian Model Georgia Gibbs Wears Nothing Under Open Blazer In Racy New PhotosGeorgia Gibbs took some time this week to share a message of love and self-confidence with her Instagram fans. As she did so, the Australian model included a couple of snapshots of herself looking like a boss lady that are fore sure going to inspire her admirers.
On Thursday, the former Sports Il....
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Kohli's preference for Shastri did not influence coach selection: Kapil DevMumbai: Ravi Shastris reappointment as head coach of the Indian team was not influenced by captain Virat Kohlis public backing of the incumbent, Cricket Advisory Committee(CAC) chief Kapil Dev said on Friday. Shastri was reappointed for a two-year period by the CAC, a decision that was expected. Hi....
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Fox to Develop Comedy Based on Australian Series 'Mr. Black' With Gail Berman's SideCarFox is developing a single-camera comedy series based on the Australian show “Mr. Black,” Variety has learned. The half-hour series follows the acid-tongued Mr. Black, a man who has one dying wish: to break up his adult daughter and her boyfriend – whom he happens to live with. Th....
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Australian Instagram Model Madi Edwards Shows Off Her Rock-Hard Physique In White LingerieIt may be winter Down Under, but Australian model Madi Edwards is heating up Instagram.
The model shared a post this week showing off her rock-hard physique in some white lingerie. The Instagram picture was a smash hit with Madi’s close to 700,000 followers, prompting plenty of praise.
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Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian teamMumbai: Incumbent Ravi Shastri was on Friday re-appointed head coach of the Indian mens team by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, a decision that was expected and has the backing of captain Virat Kohli. Shastri has been reappointed for a two-year period, ending with the 2021 T20 World C....
Urgent action needed to save koalas from extinction: Australian inquiryScientists and animal welfare groups have urged government officials to take immediate action to preserve wild koala populations in the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW), which they say may be facing extinction.....
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Temperamental Kyrgios hits 'new low' in Cincinnati outburst
CINCINNATI, USA – Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $113,000 after his explosive Cincinnati Masters meltdown which saw him smash two rackets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire before appearing to spit at the official.
The ATP said Thursday, August 15, the mass....
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Barty upsets Sharapova, Halep moves onCINCINNATI: Top seed Ashleigh Barty brushed aside Maria Sharapova in straight sets in her Cincinnati WTA opener, while Simona Halep also reached the third round.Australia’s Barty, 23, won the battle of former number one players in just over 90 minutes.The reigning Roland Garros champion beat f....
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Osaka, Halep advance; Nishioka beats NishikoriCINCINNATI: World number one Naomi Osaka and Wimbledon champion Simona Halep battled to three-set triumphs Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters while top seed Ashleigh Barty ousted Maria Sharapova.Reigning US and Australian Open champion Osaka needed more than two hours to outlast Aliaksa....
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Kyrgios swears at umpire after Khachanov lossCINCINNATI: Nick Kyrgios lost 6-7 (3) 7-6 (4) 6-2 to Russian Karen Khachanov at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, and also lost his temper with the umpire.The mercurial Australian unleashed a profanity-laced tirade at the chair umpire, Fergus Murphy. Kyrgios won the opening set despite fo....
Nick Kyrgios supported over wild antics despite fine at Cincinnati MastersNICK KYRGIOS may have gotten himself in more hot water with the ATP with yet another x-ranted rant at an umpire at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday, but Mark Petchey still believes the Australian is good for the sport.....
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Kyrgios breaks two rackets in tantrumNick Kyrgios stepped off court to smash two rackets and toss his shoes to spectators in a meltdown during his ATP Cincinnati Masters loss to Russia's Karen Khachanov.
Khachanov rallied for a 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 victory over the volatile Australian, but the final set was close to farce, with.......
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Mojean Aria Boards 'Thief of Sleep' for 'Jojo Rabbit' Producer (EXCLUSIVE)Australian actor Mojean Aria will star in the independent immigrant drama “Thief of Sleep” with filming planned for Scotland in February. Producers include “Jojo Rabbit’s” Chelsea Winstanley and “Beasts of No Nations” executive producer Tommee May through hi....
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Inside Joe Jonas' Very Cool YearWhen Joe Jonas rang in his 29th birthday last August, his life looked markedly different.
He'd just come off a coaching gig on the Australian version of The Voice. He'd been.......
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WWE Rumors: 'SmackDown Live' Star's Surprise Push Was Not Planned, Per Bryan AlvarezAfter months of SmackDown Live‘s creative team seemingly having nothing for him, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he became involved in Roman Reigns’ mystery attacker storyline. While Reigns defeated Murphy on this week’s e....
