Oceania

Oceania

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  World stocks strong into the weekend

  World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board ... 

• Aussie minister sorry he 'liked' exposed teen pic

  An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed ... 

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  NZ shows up plodding England on 1st day at Lord's

  In the curtain-raiser to an action-packed English summer of international cricket, New Zealand stole the show by limiting England to a plodding 160-4 ... 

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  England wins toss, bats 1st vs NZ in 1st test

  England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the first test at Lord's on Thursday. England's only change ... 

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  Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom

  Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses ... 

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  NZ keen to take England's best shots at Lord's

  The chance to beat a desperate England is mouthwatering to New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum. England has been ordered to atone for the drawn ... 

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  Asia stocks up as US small business mood improves

  Enthusiasm on Wall Street sparked by another positive report on the U.S. economy helped push most Asian stock markets higher Wednesday. The National ... 

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  England out to atone for humbling draws in NZ

  England and New Zealand, set for their second test cricket series of the year, are virtually back where they were in March. Expectations on England ... 

• Trinh-Duc left out of 35-man squad for NZ tour

  France coach Philippe Saint-Andre left out experienced flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc and selected eight newcomers Tuesday for next month's tour of New ... 

• Channel 10 wins Australian TV rights for Sochi

  The International Olympic Committee has awarded the Australian broadcast rights for next year's Sochi Winter Games to Channel 10. The deal, which was ... 

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  HK transgender woman wins legal battle to marry

  Hong Kong's top court granted a transgender woman the right to marry her boyfriend Monday in a watershed ruling that falls short of allowing same-sex ... 

• New Zealand beats Australia to win London Sevens

  New Zealand completed another triumphant world series campaign by winning the season-ending London Sevens, outclassing Australia 47-12 in the final ... 

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  Refugees face uncertain future as Myanmar opens

  Since the day she was born, 20-year-old Naw Lawnadoo has known almost nothing of the world beyond the fence and guard posts that hem her in with ... 

• NZ sole team to end London Sevens day 1 unbeaten

  World series champion New Zealand was the only team to finish the first day unbeaten in the rugby London Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday. The Kiwis, ... 

• Swann, Bresnan back in England squad to play Kiwis

  Offspinner Graeme Swann and allrounder Tim Bresnan were included Saturday in England's 12-man squad for the opening test against New Zealand at Lord's ... 

• Search ends for 2 Australians lost off cruise ship

  Two Australians plunged off a cruise ship into the ocean despite higher-than-required railings to prevent accidental falls, the cruise company said ... 

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  Adam Scott tries to return to earth at Players

  Adam Scott never had to take this much time walking from the clubhouse to the practice range at TPC Sawgrass. He couldn't take more than a few steps ... 

• Stuttgart signs New Zealand forward Rojas

  New Zealand forward Marco Rojas is joining Bundesliga club Stuttgart from Australia's Melbourne Victory. Stuttgart says it has signed the 21-year-old ... 

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  Help coming for Tomic after father's ban

  Australian tennis authorities have rushed to ensure Bernard Tomic receives support ahead of the French Open after his father and coach was suspended ... 

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  Asia stocks muted as cheer over US jobs fades

  Asian stock markets were muted Tuesday as cheer over the better-than-expected U.S. jobs report faded. Japan's benchmark stock index was the exception, ... 

• Tomic's father charged with assault in Madrid

  The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has been charged with assaulting his son's hitting partner after allegedly headbutting Thomas ... 

• Asia stocks rise as investors cheer US jobs data

  Asian stock markets rose Monday after an unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report pushed Wall Street to new highs. Malaysian shares jumped after the ... 

• NZ win 7s series, SAfrica win Glasgow

  New Zealand won the sevens rugby world series but couldn't retain the Glasgow title when it lost the final to South Africa 28-21 on Sunday. 

• NZ close in on 11th world series title in Glasgow

  New Zealand needs only to win its Glasgow Sevens quarterfinal on Sunday to secure its 11th world sevens rugby series title in 14 seasons. New Zealand, ...