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Ball-tampering cricketers' bans unchangedBall-tampering cricketers' bans unchanged
Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft were banned after Bancroft used sandpaper on the ball during a Test against South Africa in March

The bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will not be reduced, says Cricket Australia (CA).

Smith and Warner were suspended for 12 months and Bancroft for nine for ball-tampering in South

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PNG security forces storm parliament over Apec pay disputePNG security forces storm parliament over Apec pay dispute
Image copyrightAFPImage caption Security staff were reportedly angry over unpaid bonuses

Police and security forces have stormed Papua New Guinea's parliament in a dispute over unpaid bonuses for last week's Apec summit, lawmakers said.

The group reportedly smashed windows and furniture in the building, located

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Beloved Melbourne cafe owner given state funeralBeloved Melbourne cafe owner given state funeral
Image copyrightAFPImage caption Sisto Malaspina was a well-known cafe owner in central Melbourne

For more than 40 years, Sisto Malaspina served up coffee, cake and smiles to the countless people who entered his famous cafe in the heart of Melbourne.

But earlier this month, while on an afternoon break, Mr

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The corporate scandals that rocked JapanThe corporate scandals that rocked Japan
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The scandal erupting at Nissan, following the arrest of its chairman Carlos Ghosn over allegations of financial misconduct, is far from the first crisis to hit Japan Inc.

The allegations against Mr Ghosn - the boss of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi strategic alliance - could have a seismic effect on the global car

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Saudi king in plea for action to stop 'Iran creating chaos'
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has urged the international community to halt Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, and reiterated the kingdom's support for UN efforts to end the war in Yemen.
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Surprise U-turn eases crisis for Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition crisis eased yesterday when a coalition partner backed off a demand to be given the defence ministry, making an early election less likely.
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