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Holland, Australia, S. Korea, Japan qualify for World Cup

The Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. (News Source: USA Today - 05:52:40)

Gayle blasts Australia to Twenty20 defeat

Chris Gayle showed his liking for the shortest form of international cricket by blasting 88 as the West Indies thrashed Australia by seven wickets in the World Twenty20 Group C opener on Saturday. (News Source: CNN - 21:25:06)

Australia Needs to Keep Stimulating Economy, Tanner Says

June 7 (Bloomberg) — Australia’s government needs to keep stimulating the economy to encourage jobs growth and avoid a recession, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner said. (News Source: Bloomberg - 04:58:18)

World Cup: Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea qualify

The Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’… (News Source: SportingNews - 04:23:10)

Australia face towering task against Sri Lanka

A tough World Twenty20 campaign became a whole lot harder for Australia with their tournament future hinging on a victory over Sri Lanka on Monday. Having lost star all-rounder Andrew Symonds to proba (News Source: The West Australian - 07:18:52)

Dutch, Japan, Australia, South Korea Qualify

Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World Cup (News Source: ABC News - 20:54:12)

World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea advance

LONDON - Japan, Netherlands, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. England, meanwhile, put itself in good position to advance, winning 4-0 at Kazakhstan on goals by Wayne Rooney, Gareth Barry, Emile Heskey and Frank Lampard to improve to 6-0 in Europe Group Six. (News Source: GMA News - 08:05:38)

Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea qualify

LONDON - Japan, Netherlands, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. (News Source: Chinapost.com.tw - 07:29:58)

Australia eager to impress after sealing World Cup spot

SYDNEY - With their place at the 2010 World Cup finals now safely in the bag, Australia are determined to cement their status as one of the most improved teams in world soccer. (News Source: Khaleej Times - 08:36:57)

Ponting tells Australia to sharpen up

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said his side would have to raise their game after a seven-wicket loss to the West Indies in their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20. (News Source: Express India - 08:39:48)

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