Australia PM faces backbench revolt
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott faces a growing backbench rebellion, with three MPs calling for a vote on his leadership.
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Death penalty for S Korea soldier
A South Korean soldier who shot dead five of his colleagues and injured seven others is sentenced to death by a military court.
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Lehmann backs Clarke as captain
Australia coach Darren Lehmann says he is "sick" of speculation about Michael Clarke and backs the batsman as captain.
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Pakistan's Junaid out of World Cup
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England thumped in tri-series final
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