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Ricky Ponting still searching for answers to take 20 Indian wickets to level series

Ricky PontingMelbourne, Nov 5: Skipper Ricky Ponting has conceded that his highest ranked bowler Stuart Clark’s position is under review as Australia attempts to construct a more attacking team that must win the fourth Test to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

However, the selection process may be complicated by Brett Lee, Doug Bollinger and Michael Clarke all going down with gastric problems. None trained yesterday, although all are expected to play in the Test at this stage, The Australian reported.

French blacks hail Obama victory - and expect change

French blacks hail Obama victory - and expect changeParis - At 2:30 am on Wednesday, the people gathered in a small private club near the Champs Elysees in Paris began clapping, cheering and chanting "Yes, we can," the slogan of the Democratic candidate for the presidency of the United States, Barack Obama.

CNN had just projected that Obama would win the key state of Pennsylvania, a sign for the politically savvy members of the Representative Council of Black Associations in France (CRAN) and their friends that he was on his way to victory.

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi chosen for Bharat Ratna

ArcelorMittal slashes steel production on weak economy

ArcelorMittal slashes steel production on weak economyLuxembourg - ArcelorMittal SA's shares sank more than 9 per cent Wednesday after the world's biggest steelmaker said it was cutting production in the wake of slowing global demand.

Worldwide production is to fall about 30 per cent in Europe, the Luxembourg-based company said.

However, third-quarter net profit rose 29 per cent to 3.82 billion dollars from 2.96 billion dollars in the same period last year following a 38-per-cent jump in sales to 35.2 billion dollars.

President Patil congratulates Barack Obama

President Pratibha PatilNew Delhi, Nov 5: President Pratibha Patil today congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the next President of the United States of America.

In her message, the President said, "Excellency, please accept my heartiest congratulations on your election as the next President of the United States of America.

"The people of India, who have closely followed the U. S. election process with unprecedented interest, see your election as a historic mandate of the people of the United States of America," she added.

Democrats expand majority in US Congress

Democrats expand majority in US CongressWashington - Democrats increased their control of Congress in elections Tuesday, picking up significant gains in the Senate and House of Representatives by capitalizing on a backlash against Republicans and President George W Bush.

The Democrats won three seats vacated by retiring Republicans in Virginia, New Mexico and Colorado, while Democratic challengers ousted two of their Republican opponents in New Hampshire and North Carolina.

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