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S Korean FA to decide on coach

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy rules himself out of the running for the vacant job of South Korea head coach.

Read more : 06.12.2007 00:06:00

Australia to be 'climate bridge'

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd offers to act as a bridge between China and other nations on climate change.

Read more : 06.12.2007 10:40:00

Tait back in Aussie one-day squad

Australia recall fast bowler Shaun Tait for the Chappell-Hadlee one-day series against New Zealand.

Read more : 06.12.2007 15:15:00

Henry named as All Blacks coach

Graham Henry is reappointed as head coach of New Zealand after reapplying for the job following a poor World Cup.

Read more : 07.12.2007 04:28:00

105 die in China mine explosion

Chinese officials say 105 miners are now known to have died in a coal mine explosion in northern China.

Read more : 07.12.2007 13:19:00

Three Japan prisoners executed

Japan executes three convicted murderers, and, for the first time, discloses the hanged men's names.

Read more : 07.12.2007 13:30:00

Australian Peter Foster jailed

An Australian man who helped former UK PM's wife Cherie Blair buy property is jailed for fraud.

Read more : 07.12.2007 15:14:00

Japan economic growth slows

Japan's economy grew less than previously thought in the third quarter, official figures show.

Read more : 07.12.2007 17:57:00

Arcelor Mittal ups Chinese stake

The world's largest steel firm, Arcelor Mittal, is to offer $1.7bn to buy out the whole of a Chinese producer.

Read more : 07.12.2007 18:11:00

Report details Burma violence

HRW says at least 20 people died during the Burma crackdown in September, but the toll could be far higher.

Read more : 07.12.2007 20:00:00

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