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/ 4 September 2003
Six-time Major winner Nick Faldo aims to wind down after next year’s Ryder Cup in the United States. The 46-year-old says his body cannot take the punishment any longer after 27 years as a pro.
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/ 4 September 2003
There must, by now, be far more fishing flies than there are the insects and sub-aquatic life forms they are meant to imitate. The only limit to what can be created in the way of these fanciful inventions is ideation, inspiration, or creativity itself.
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/ 4 September 2003
It’s corporate America, not government, that is emerging as the clearest embodiment of Big Brother. With technology already available or on its way, corporations can block your e-mail from particular senders and record instant-messaging conversations among workers.
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/ 4 September 2003
Andy Roddick joined Andre Agassi in the US Open quarterfinals on Wednesday by beating Xavier Malisse, giving the Americans’ title hopes a major boost at the rain-ravaged Grand Slam event. Just four matches have been completed in three consecutive rainy days.
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/ 4 September 2003
Former judge Edwin King has agreed to lead the independent investigation called by the South African Rugby Football Union to look into allegations of racism within the Springbok camp. King also led the Hansie Cronje probe into cricket match-fixing.
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/ 4 September 2003
South African star Jonty Rhodes has confirmed that he will be retiring from first-class cricket at the end of the English county season. The 34-year-old played 52 Tests and 245 one-day internationals for South Africa.
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/ 3 September 2003
South African President Thabo Mbeki on Wednesday urged developing countries to unite to protect their interests at the upcoming World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting at Cancun in Mexico.
Mbeki pessimistic about WTO talks
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/ 3 September 2003
Two unusual cases of HIV transmission within two Australian families are reported in the latest issue of Aids.
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/ 3 September 2003
The Lesotho government has taken another step to show the world that it will continue to fight corruption after the bribery scandal involving millions of rand over the construction of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.