The move comes after Britain expelled two Iranian diplomats Tuesday after Iran asked two of their British counterparts to leave a day earlier.

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South Africa's Ernie Els hit the round of the day, carding a 65 to leave himself two shots off the lead, along with compatriot Jaco Van Zyl - who recorded five birdies and an eagle on his back nine - and Scotland's Richard Ramsay.

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Michael Hussey came in for Ponting but was caught at midwicket for 10, before Michael Clarke arrived at the crease and he was not out on 38 at the close to leave the Australians poised to make a big score on day two.

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They could also leave the hospital nearly a full day earlier on average (which saved some two thousand dollars per patient).

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