Australian PM Abbott, under pressure, dismisses reshuffle rumours

By Matt Siegel SYDNEY (Reuters) - Conservative Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday took the unusual step of denying rumours of a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at saving his unpopular government, amid growing unease amongst lawmakers from his own party. Abbott in February survived a leadership challenge from within his Liberal Party following weeks of infighting and dismal poll numbers, but the attempted revolt left him badly weakened. Since then Abbott and his government have consist