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Istanbul Cup women's singles second round results [Jul 29, 2010] Istanbul Cup women's singles second round results on Thursday (prefix denotes seeding). Jarmila Groth (Australia) beat Anna Lapushchenkova (Russia) 6-2 6-3 3-Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) beat Magdalena Rybarikova (Slovakia) 6-3 6-2 Sorana Cirstea (Romania) beat Johanna Larsson (Sweden) 6-4 6-4 [via YahooNews] More >>

Australian Evans completes Tour de France despite injuries [Jul 26, 2010] Australian Cadel Evans had no right to finish on the Champs Elysees in Paris on Monday morning, but his professionalism carried him to the end of the Tour de France, Australia's media reported. [via YahooNews] More >>

Celebrations as Dalai Lama turns 75 [Jul 06, 2010] The Dalai Lama marks his 75th birthday on Tuesday, with thousands set to celebrate the occasion in his hometown-in-exile and events planned across the globe from Europe to Australia. [via YahooNews] More >>

WTA Tour Race Standings [Jul 05, 2010] Through July 4 Singles 1. Serena Williams , United States, 5355 2. Venus Williams , United States, 4085 3. Jelena Jankovic , Serbia, 3717 4. Sam Stosur, Australia, 3627 5. Justine Henin , Belgium, 3415 6. Francesca Schiavone , Italy, 3198 7. Vera Zvonareva , Russia, 2968 8. Caroline Wozniacki , Denmark, 2943 9. Li Na, China, 2708 10. Elena Dementieva , Russia, 2602 11. Shahar Peer , Israel, 2381 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

WTA Tour Rankings [Jul 05, 2010] Through July 4 Singles 1. Serena Williams , United States, 8475 2. Jelena Jankovic , Serbia, 5900 3. Caroline Wozniacki , Denmark, 5630 4. Venus Williams , United States, 5606 5. Sam Stosur, Australia, 4890 6. Elena Dementieva , Russia, 4670 7. Kim Clijsters , Belgium, 4510 8. Francesca Schiavone , Italy, 4425 9. Vera Zvonareva , Russia, 3965 10. Li Na, China, 3756 11. Agnieszka Radwanska ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Indian Wells women's singles first round results (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) [Mar 11, 2010] Indian Wells women's singles first round results on Wednesday (* denotes new result). * Sorana Cirstea (Romania) beat Kaia Kanepi (Estonia) 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 * Justine Henin (Belgium) beat Magdalena Rybarikova (Slovakia) 6-2 6-2 * Olga Govortsova (Belarus) beat Iveta Benesova (Czech Republic) 6-0 4-6 7-6(8) * Alicia Molik (Australia) beat Tatjana Malek (Germany) 6-1 6-3 Vera Dushevina (Russia) beat ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Tour Down Under fifth stage result (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) [Jan 23, 2010] Result of the 148-km fifth stage of the Tour Down Under from Snapper Point to Willunga on Saturday. 1. Luis Leon Sanchez (Spain / Caisse d'Epargne) 3 hrs 29 mins 39 secs 2. Luke Roberts (Australia / Milram) +2 secs 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Caisse d'Epargne) +4" 4. Cadel Evans (Australia / BMC Racing Team) " 5. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Liquigas) +6" 6. Markus Fothen (Germany / Milram) " 7 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Brisbane International women's singles results (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) [Jan 04, 2010] Brisbane International women's singles first round results from Australia on Monday (prefix denotes seeding, * new result). * 4-Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia) beat Ekaterina Ivanova (Russia) 6-1 6-7(5) 6-1 * 6-Aleksandra Wozniak (Canada) beat Galina Voskoboeva (Kazakhstan) 6-2 6-2 * Agnes Szavay (Hungary) beat Peng Shuai (China) 5-7 6-4 6-2 Justine Henin (Belgium) beat 2-Nadia Petrova (Russia) 7 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Australia & Slovakia Considering East London As Their Base Camp For World Cup (Goal.com) [Oct 29, 2009] According to a report in the Daily Dispatch , diplomats from Australia and Slovakia have inspected the city and its facilities. [via YahooNews] More >>

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-03-02 03:33 S.Korea scraps uranium deals on weak prices-report (Interactive Investor) [Mar 02, 2009] SEOUL, March 2 (Reuters) - State-run Korea Electric Power Corp has cancelled two preliminary deals to develop uranium mines in the United States and Slovakia due to weak product prices, local media reported on Monday, citing officials from the energy firm. The power monopoly will instead seek to buy uranium mines currently in development or in production stage in Australia, South Africa and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia oust Australia (The New Straits Times) [Jan 07, 2009] PERTH: Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty combined for a 2-1 win over Australia yesterday that moved Slovakia closer to a Hopman Cup final and ousted the hosts from contention. [via YahooNews] More >>

Australia beaten by Slovakia after eight hour marathon (The Star) [Jan 07, 2009] Perth: Surprise Slovakia stayed on course for a possible third Hopman Cup title, working nearly eight hours into early today to defeat Australia 2-1 in the latest finish in the event?s history. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia oust Australia (The New Straits Times) [Jan 07, 2009] PERTH: Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty combined for a 2-1 win over Australia yesterday that moved Slovakia closer to a Hopman Cup final and ousted the hosts from contention. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia ousts Australia (The Hindu) [Jan 07, 2009] PERTH: Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty combined for a 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday that moved Slovakia closer to a Hopman Cup final and ousted the host from contention. After splitting the singles matches, Cibulkova and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia ousts Australia, Italy beats France (International Herald Tribune) [Jan 06, 2009] Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty combined for a 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday that moved Slovakia closer to a Hopman Cup final and ousted the hosts from contention. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia stuns USA (The Hindu) [Jan 05, 2009] PERTH: Defending champion, the United States and host Australia, lost their opening Hopman Cup ties in Perth on Monday after lacklustre displays against Slovakia and Germany respectively. The Slovakian duo of Dominika Cibulkova and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia beats U.S. and Germany defeats Australia (International Herald Tribune) [Jan 05, 2009] Dominik Hrbaty upset James Blake 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (1) Monday to lead Slovakia to victory over the defending champion United States at the Hopman Cup. Sabine Lisicki won her opening singles match and then joined German teammate Nicolas Kiefer to beat Australia in mixed doubles and clinch a 2-1 victory. [via YahooNews] More >>

Vinaria Purcari wins gold and silver at tasting contest in Slovakia (Moldova.org) [Nov 05, 2008] The Purcari wines were awarded gold and silver at the tasting contest "HoReCa vino somelierov" held recently in Bratislava, Slovakia. Chardonnay de Purcari won gold, while Pinot Noir de Purcari ? silver. Wines made by companies from Slovakia, France, Spain, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Moldova took part in the competition. The "HoReCa vino somelierov" contest was held in Bratislava for the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

China 'concerned', Australia backs Kosovo split (AFP via Yahoo! News) [Feb 18, 2008] Australia on Monday became the lastest nation to welcome Kosovo's declaration of independence, joining the United States and several European powers, despite fierce objections from Serbia and Russia. [via YahooNews] More >>

UPDATE 3-Adelaide International results (Reuters.co.uk) [Jan 01, 2008] Jan 1 (Reuters) - Results from the Adelaide International men's first round matches on Tuesday (prefix denotes seeding, * indicates new result): * 6-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France) beat Victor Hanescu (Romania) 6-3 4-6 7-5 Chris Guccione (Australia) beat Wayne Odesnik (U.S.) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) 3-Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) beat Ivo Klec (Slovakia) 6-2 6-4 2-Paul-Henri Mathieu (France) beat Julien Benneteau ... [via YahooNews] More >>