MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Ian Poulter converted his sparkling Ryder Cup form into his second World Golf Championship victory in Shenzhen earlier this month and will hope to maintain his strong finish to the year by defending his Australian Masters title. Poulter will battle former major winner Graeme McDowell and a determined local contingent spearheaded by world number five Adam Scott at Kingston Heath in Melbourne's famed sandbelt. … Golf-Poulter hopes to channel Ryder Cup magic in Australia
MELBOURNE, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Ian Poulter converted his sparkling Ryder Cup form into his second World Golf Championship victory in Shenzhen earlier this month and will hope to maintain his strong finish to the year by defending his Australian Masters title. Poulter will battle former major winner Graeme McDowell and a determined local contingent spearheaded by world number five Adam Scott at Kingston Heath in Melbourne’s famed sandbelt. …
Spain says 32 arrested as general strike begins
A Spanish Interior Ministry official says 32 people have been arrested and 15 people treated for minor injuries in disturbances as a general strike in Spain against austerity measures and economic reforms began. Cricket-Law appointed interim batting coach for Australia
MELBOURNE, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Former test batsman Stuart Law will step in as interim batting coach for Australia after Justin Langer stepped down to take up the head coach position for his native Western Australia state. Law, who played one test for Australia in 1995 and 54 one-day internationals from 1994-1999, would take the assistant coaching role for the next five tests, Cricket Australia’s (CA) performance manager Pat Howard told reporters in Brisbane on Wednesday. …
Car bomb blasts kill at least 12 across Iraq: sources
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A series of car bomb blasts killed at least 12 people across Iraq early on Wednesday, police and hospital sources said. In the deadliest attack, four bombs planted in parked cars went off simultaneously in the city of Kirkuk, 250 km (155 miles) north of the capital Baghdad, killing seven people and wounding 24. (Reporting by Kareem Raheem; Writing by Ahmed Rasheed; Editing by Pravin Char)
Vietnam may evict bears from 'protected' park land
Bears rescued from Asia's bear bile trade are enjoying life in a lush Vietnamese national park, but they may need saving once more. Russian PM: Putin has no serious health problems
Russia's prime minister says President Vladimir Putin has no serious health problems. Panetta: Don't jump to conclusions about Allen
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is cautioning against concluding that the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, is guilty of misconduct based on allegations now under investigation.
Toyota recalls 2.77 million vehicles for steering defect, some also have water pump woes
TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. says it’s recalling 2.77 million vehicles around the world for a steering shaft defect that may result in faulty steering and a water pump problem.
Japan PM says ready to dissolve parliament for December election
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda told parliament on Wednesday he would be willing to dissolve parliament on November 16 and hold elections in December if the opposition agreed to pass electoral system reforms. Earlier, Kyodo news agency reported, citing a ruling party official, that Noda told his party’s No. 2 official about his intention to hold a lower house election on December 16. …
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