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Johnson warns South Africa of Aussie pace attack

Perth, Dec. 11 : Australian left-armer Mitchell Johnson has warned South Africa that the home side's pace attack will also be fast and dangerous on the bouncy WACA wicket in next week's first Test.

Johnson, who has been in brilliant form with 50 wickets in 2008 including 14 at 11 in the recent 2-0 whitewash of New Zealand, says the tourists shouldn't get too carried away with their own pace attack of Dale Steyn (60 wickets this year), Morne Morkel (37) and Makhaya Ntini (46).

"There has always been talk about the WACA wicket being back to its old self," The Age quoted Johnson, as saying.

Auto Industry Nov. Sales Plunges By 18%: SIAM

Auto Industry Nov. Sales Plunges By 18%: SIAMThe lowest ever sales in history has been experienced by the Indian automobile industry with overall domestic sales shrinking by 17.98% in the month of November 2008 since there was a huge decline in the commercial and passenger vehicle sales.

For the month of November, the total vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 711,281 units as against 867,243 units in the corresponding month a year ago, claims the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Republicans may ask Bill to testify during Hillary Clinton''s confirmation

Washington, Dec. 11 : Senate Republicans are considering asking former US President Bill Clinton to testify at his wife, Hillary's confirmation hearing.

The focus of the testimony could be about potential conflicts of interest involving his worldwide charitable enterprises, reports Politico.

"There are concerns about his international work across the board. Seeking donations from foreign governments is definitely concerning. ... It has been discussed, and it will be discussed," a Republican aide, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Politico.

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According to Karvy, interested traders can purchase the stock between Rs 1185-1190 with a strict stop loss of Rs 1160. If the stock market remains on positive track, the stock pricing becomes more attractive, and reach above Rs 1258.
 

Angie and I do not fight anymore, says Brad Pitt

Angie and I do not fight anymore, says Brad PittNew Delhi, Dec 11: Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has given up fighting with partner Angelina Jolie, for according to him, their time together is too precious to spend it on frivolous arguments.

In an interview to Rolling Stones magazine, the `Fight Club' star insists that he doesn't want to waste time in getting angry on someone he "loves" so much, reports China Daily.

"I don't want to waste time being angry at someone I love much more than, than. not," he said.

Oliver Stone plans documentary on Hugo Chavez

Washington, Dec 11 : After making a biopic on George W. Bush, American filmmaker Oliver Stone is planning to helm a documentary on Venezuela's controversial President Hugo Chavez.

The 62-year-old director has been working on the untitled project for six months and is hoping to have it ready for next year, reports Variety.

Stone was with Chavez in February during the dramatic rescue of hostages that Chavez helped to broker from the militant Columbian FARC group.

The will focus on the opposition faced by Chavez at home and abroad, especially from the Bush administration, which has been vocal in its distaste for the populist socialism espoused by Venezuela''s president.

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