Australia warned Zimbabwe situation will turn violent

Sydney: The Australian government has been told widespread protests during Australia's World Cup cricket match in Zimbabwe are likely to turn violent, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Sunday.

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Australia steps up pressure for boycott of Zim games

Sydney: The Australian government on Monday stepped up its pressure for a boycott of World Cup matches in Zimbabwe, offering to consider financial compensation for cancelled matches.

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Australia steps up pressure for boycott of Zim games

Sydney: The Australian government on Monday stepped up its pressure for a boycott of World Cup matches in Zimbabwe, offering to consider financial compensation for cancelled matches.

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Australia warned Zimbabwe situation will turn violent

Sydney: The Australian government has been told widespread protests during Australia's World Cup cricket match in Zimbabwe are likely to turn violent, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Sunday.

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Ponting sees no wrong in Aussie 'friendly banter'

Sydney: Australian One-day cricket captain Ricky Ponting admitted on Wednesday Australians would continue trying to unsettle opponents with unrelenting sledging.

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ACB likely to call off tour of Zimbabwe

Melbourne: Australia may yet cancel next month's tour of Zimbabwe, the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) admitted on Tuesday, after the African country was thrown out of the Commonwealth for a year.

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