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Sydney (pronounced /ˈsɪd.niː/) is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4.2 million people (2006 estimate). Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and is located on the country's south-east coast.

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In this Feb. 25, 2010 photo provided by the Melbourne Zoo, Mali, a baby Asian elephant, born at the zoo six weeks ago, walks from beneath her mother Dokkoon after a naming ceremony performed by Buddhist monks in Melbourne, Australia. Mali is Thai for jasmine and was chosen out of five possibilities derived from her Thai lineage in a public vote held by the zoo. Melbourne
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open. Australian Open Tennis Championships
New Zealand's coach Ricki Herbert, center, celebrates his team's win over Bahrain in the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. New Zealand defeated Bahrain, 1-0. ** NEW ZEALAND OUT. Ricki Herbert
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Australian Rugby Union CEO John O'Neill speaks during the 2010 Super 14 season launch at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 2, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. John O'Neill
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 07: Tennis player Serena Williams arrives at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on March 7, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. Serena Williams
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 12: Justine Henin of Belgium leaves the court after losing to Gisela Dulko of Argentina during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Justine Henin
Dayton's London Warren (1) looks to pass the ball as Xavier's Jamel McLean (22) blocks his path during the second half of a quarterfinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, Friday, March 12, 2010, in Atlantic City, N.J. London
Leader of the Paris-Nice cycling race, Alberto Contador of Spain, left is seen with Peter Sagan of Slovakia, green jersey, at the start of the seventh stage in Nice, southeastern France, Sunday, March14, 2010. Alberto Contador of Spain leads the race overall. Paris
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 10: Na Li (R) of China speaks to the media at the Sony Ericsson WTA All Access Hour during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10, 2010 in Indian Wells, California. Na Li
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Vince Lia of the Phoenix in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Wellington Phoenix
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: A float with children during the Brisbane St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Brisbane CBD on March 13, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. The parade, held a week out from St. Patrick's Day, is organised by the Queensland Irish Association who will celebrate their 21st birthday at this year's event. Brisbane
Celtic legends pose for a picture after winning the Dubai Football 7'S 2010 in the Gulf emirate on March 13, 2010. The green and white hoops of Celtic Legends triumphed at the inaugural Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s, with an emphatic 3-2 Golden Goal victory against favourites AC Milan, while in the professionals final, Greek side Olympiacos defeated Leeds United by 2-0. Dubai
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Kevin Sheedy (R) and AFL commissioner Sam Mostyn speak at a press conference to announce Sheedy's role as coach of the new Western Sydney AFL team at Blacktown Olympic Park on November 9, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Sheedy, a four-times AFL premiership coach has signed a three year deal with the new club. Kevin Sheedy
Bermuda's Tucker Murphy carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Bermuda
President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day announces cuts to federal agencies during a news conference in Ottawa Monday March 8, 2010. The federal government is cutting 245 patronage jobs on boards, agencies and tribunals. Asia
Jacques Rogge, left, President of the International Olympic Committee, stands during a moment of silence to honor the death of Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili durinthe opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday February 12, 2010. International Olympic Committee
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Alex Brosque of Sydney FC contests the ball with Andrew Durante of the Phoenix during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Alex Brosque

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tigers coach Tim Sheens watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tigers coach Tim Sheens watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason Cayless of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason Cayless of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Glenn Stewart of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Glenn Stewart of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers tackles Chris Bailey of the Eagles during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers tackles Chris Bailey of the Eagles during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Steve Matai of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Steve Matai of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Bryce Gibbs of the Tigers disputes a decision during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Bryce Gibbs of the Tigers disputes a decision during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Michael Robertson of the Eagles is congratulated by Brent Kite after he scored during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Michael Robertson of the Eagles is congratulated by Brent Kite after he scored during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jamie Lyon of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jamie Lyon of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lote Tuqiri of the Tigers watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Heighington of the Tigers receives attention for a nose injury during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Heighington of the Tigers receives attention for a nose injury during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tim Moltzen of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tim Moltzen of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Heighington of the Tigers bleeds from a nose injury during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Heighington of the Tigers bleeds from a nose injury during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Kieran Foran of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Kieran Foran of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason King of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason King of the Eagles in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jamie Lyon of the Eagles is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jamie Lyon of the Eagles is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Robbie Farah of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Robbie Farah of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Lawrence of the Tigers offloads to set up a try for Lote Tuqiri during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chris Lawrence of the Tigers offloads to set up a try for Lote Tuqiri during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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"He was jumping around telling me what to do, telling me what he wanted, telling me to make him look good, he's just like Wendell (Sailor)"


Benji Marshall Mar 15 2010 12:25 PM from Fox Sports Australia

"A dream start - I couldn't have asked to anything more"


Lote Tuqiri Mar 15 2010 12:25 PM from Fox Sports Australia

"It will take his mind off everything that's going on and I reckon it'll be great for him ... He'll be great around the group and great playing cricket. He'll be alright."


Doug Bollinger Mar 15 2010 12:04 PM from Cricket365

"I don’t think the renminbi is undervalued"


Wen Jiabao Mar 15 2010 8:33 AM from Business Week
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tigers coach Tim Sheens watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tigers coach Tim Sheens watches on during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason Cayless of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jason Cayless of the Tigers in action during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Glenn Stewart of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Glenn Stewart of the Eagles passes during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers tackles Chris Bailey of the Eagles during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Benji Marshall of the Tigers tackles Chris Bailey of the Eagles during the round one NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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