London, Nov 27 : Disputing news reports that England had decided to call off rest of the cricket series against India (two ODIs and two Tests) following the Mumbai terror strikes, sources close to the visiting team have said that they have not taken any such decision so far, and that they were in constant touch with the BCCI discussing security issues.

Hugh Morris, the ECB''s managing director of England cricket, said that a final decision whether to cancel the tour or continue with it, would be taken in the next 24 hours.

New Delhi, Nov. 27: There are at least 36 organizations listed as terrorist groups by the Government of India who are creating an environment of terror in different parts of the country.

In north-India, the terrorist list includes Babbar Khalsa, Bhindranwala Tigers Force of Khalistan, Communist Party of India (Maoist), Dashmesh Regiment, International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Kamagata Maru Dal of Khalistan, Khalistan Armed Force, Khalistan Liberation Force, Khalistan Commando Force, Khalistan Liberation Army, Khalistan Liberation Front, Khalistan Liberation Organisation, Khalistan National Army, Khalistan Guerilla Force, Khalistan Security Force, Khalistan Zindabad Force, Shaheed Khalsa Force.

New York, Nov. 27: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning of a possible Al Qaeda-orchestrated terror plot against New York City subway and other transit systems during the holidays.

According to a Fox News report, an internal FBI memo warned that such an attack is "plausible but unsubstantiated".

A person briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the intelligence-gathering work, said the threat may also be directed at the passenger rail lines running through New York, such as Amtrak and the Long Island Rail Road.

The Karnataka police arrested the wife of notorious forest brigand Veerappan on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border in connection with crimes, she committed along with her deceased husband.

Muthulakshmi, wife of Veerappan, the man who haunted the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for several years, was arrested by the Karnataka police near Mettur early Wednesday morning.

Islamabad, Nov. 27: India and Pakistan have reiterated their resolve to combat the menace of terrorism in all forms and manifestation.

A joint statement issued by both countries after the conclusion of the two-day fifth round of Interior/Home Secretary talks held here on November 25 and 26, said: "Both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and affirmed their resolve to cooperate with each other to combat the menace of terrorism. It was agreed that terrorism must be prevented and as directed by the leadership of the two countries at the meeting in New York on 24th September 2008, severe action be taken against any elements involved in terrorist acts.

Melbourne, Nov 27 : Entertainment commentator John-Michael Howson has
joined the likes of critics who have slammed Nicole Kidman''s turn in
the outback epic ‘Australia’.

Howson told Confidential that he agreed with many of the film''s
reviewers who criticized Baz Luhrmann''s choice of leading lady for the
film.

Regarding the woeful reviews surrounding Kidman''s performance, Howson
said: "Oh, you would go and hang yourself in a barn wouldn''t you?"

According to Howson, Kate Winslet would have been the smarter pick for the role of Lady Sarah Ashley.

"If only (Luhrmann) had put Kate Winslet and Russell Crowe in it ... I
hate to be crude but they look like they would screw," the Courier Mail