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Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has confirmed his retirement from international cricket after a calf injury saw an end to a 13-year career.

Black Salute talks about the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City where two black Americans gave a "black salute" to the 2,000-odd crowd, protesting against discrimination of black people.

China is scheduled to its key economic data on Friday and any downside surprises in the data are likely to weigh on the commodity currencies, mainly the Australian dollar (AUD).

The four countries are tipped by ratings agency S&P to pick up the slack of slowing China GDP growth and others in the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of the faltering Eurozone economies.

More women in prosperous New Zealand are scared to be out alone at night than they are in Algeria, says Gallup.

England one-day captain Alastair Cook has hailed all facets of his side after claiming their 10th successive victory in the 50-over game by crushing Australia by seven wickets at Old Trafford.

Anonymous retaliates against notorious grey-hat hacker "the Jester" for his activities exposing UGNazi global hacking group.

Deutsche Bank reportedly suspends two dealers, US investor files class action

Steven Finn took four wickets as England registered an eight-wicket win over Australia at Chester-le-Street to clinch the one-day series, with a match to spare.

Luxe champagne brand, Moët & Chandon partners again as the official sponsor of the 34th America's Cup in Newport.

England are just one win away from securing their seventh successive ODI series title at home and if they achieve that on Saturday, it will also give them a new record of nine one-day victories in a row.

The status which comes into immediate effect will provide Kabul with special access to US arms.

Natural climatic changes such as El Nino have stalled the growth of coral reefs for nearly 2,500 years.

Apple and Samsung have reduced the amount of claims they will pursue against each other in their US patent dispute.

University of Adelaide scientists discover that climate change is causing some leaves to shrink in Australia.

The hugely controversial ACTA treaty has been rejected by the European Parliament in a landslide vote.

After beating the Aussies in the first two games, England are just one win away from securing their seventh successive ODI series title at home.

Campaign group aims to send over 100,000 emails over summer to MPs seeking their support to reduce APD.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration clarifies and confirms that no evidence of existence of mermaids has ever been found.

The Metropolitan Police has warned people who bought London Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets from Euroteam that they may not receive them.

US rapper Nicki Minaj treated entourage to order from popular Portuguese restaurant after Manchester concert.

Japan, Norway and Iceland among countries block long-running campaign at International Whaling Commission vote.

After a close win in the opener, England will be looking to carry the momentum forward when they host their rivals at The Oval in the second game of the five- match series, while Australia, will be keen to draw level and get the series back on track.

Mining companies, airlines, steel makers and energy firms will bear brunt of Clean Energy Act.

A detailed specification comparison of Google Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7.

A detailed features comparison of Google Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0.

England's five-match one-day series against Australia gets under way at Lord's on Friday

IBTimes UK runs the rule over the pros and cons of the Google Nexus 7 tablet...

A detailed feature comparison of Google Nexus 7 and Apple new iPad.

As expected Google has announced the 7in Nexus 7 tablet which will run the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean, and will cost from £159