DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Cricket's world governing body has removed Pakistan as a co-host of the 2011 World Cup because of security fears.

The decision comes after terrorists attacked the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore and killed six police officers and a driver on March 3.

The International Cricket Council Board announced on Friday that the uncertain security situation in the country had forced it to take the decision.

Pakistan was due to co-host the event with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Ireland, Canada, Kenya and the Netherlands have all qualified for the 2011 World Cup.

The Irish had already clinched progress to the one-day tournament set to be staged in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. But the other three teams finished in the top four of eight sides Friday in the qualifying tournament in South Africa.

Scotland and Afghanistan rounded out the top six, which will all receive ODI status for the next four years.