Afghan Taliban issue video of captive U.S. soldier
KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban on Friday issued a new video tape of a U.S. soldier captured this summer, which was condemned by the U.S. military as propaganda, and the decision to release it on Christmas day as cruel.
Ponting ready to lead Australia
Australia captain Ricky Ponting looks to have overcome an elbow injury in time to play in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Strauss unworried by Cook’s form
England captain Andrew Strauss says he is not worried about fellow opener Alastair Cook’s form ahead of Saturday’s second Test against South Africa.
