Some fear that, if Pakistan also carries out a nuclear test, both locals and foreigners will pull out their money and wreck the economy.

ECONOMIST: Pakistan

Biden questioned the "urgency to pull out, " saying the Pentagon has told Congress it could test the missile defense system without breaching the ABM treaty.

CNN: Bush to quit ABM treaty Thursday

In a 20-knot breeze the kite is already straining at the 500-pound test control lines with enough force to pull you halfway out of the water.

FORBES: Hook In and Hold On

Worse followed when O'Brien dismissed Ponting and Mike Hussey in the same over, Ponting caught by Redmond for 17 after mis-timing a pull shot and Hussey given out caught behind to register only the second nought of his Test career, although TV replays suggested he was unlucky with the decision.

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