Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

BBC DAILY E-MAIL: WORLD EDITION
Wednesday, 01 April, 2009, 16:00 GMT 10:00 -06:00:US/Central


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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* G20 call for action amid protests *
US President Barack Obama stresses the "sense of urgency" needed to confront the global economic crisis, as protesters besiege the City of London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7975851.stm

* Israel FM rejects Annapolis deal *
Israel's new ultra-nationalist foreign minister says his country is not bound by a US-sponsored 2007 peace agreement.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7977002.stm

* Zimbabwe 'seeks jail crisis aid' *
Zimbabwe appeals for help for its prisoners after a documentary reveals horrific jail conditions, the film's producer says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7977027.stm

* Russia and US renew nuclear talks *
Russia and the US are to reopen negotiations about reducing their nuclear warheads, Presidents Medvedev and Obama say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7976875.stm

* Iran denies US claims of meeting *
Tehran denies a US statement that an Iranian representative held talks with a senior US official at an Afghanistan conference.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7977187.stm


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AFRICA

* Zimbabwe 'seeks jail crisis aid' *
Zimbabwe appeals for help for its prisoners after a documentary reveals horrific jail conditions, the film's producer says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7977027.stm

* Sudan leader on Mecca pilgrimage *
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir visits Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the fifth state he has visited since his indictment on war crimes.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7976390.stm

* Ivory Coast mourns football fans *
Ivory Coast begins three days of mourning for the deaths of 19 football fans in a stadium stampede at an international match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7976601.stm


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AMERICAS

* Obama nominee admits tax errors *
US President Barack Obama's second choice for health secretary becomes the latest of his nominees to reveal tax problems.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7976299.stm

* Russia and US renew nuclear talks *
Russia and the US are to reopen negotiations about reducing their nuclear warheads, Presidents Medvedev and Obama say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7976875.stm

* G20 call for action amid protests *
US President Barack Obama stresses the "sense of urgency" needed to confront the global economic crisis, as protesters besiege the City of London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7975851.stm


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ASIA-PACIFIC

* China and US pledge co-operation *
China and the US agree to step up economic co-operation to address the ongoing global financial crisis.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7977145.stm

* Thai protests force talks offer *
Thailand's government offers talks with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra as it tries to end protests by his supporters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7976637.stm

* Chinese quake activist arrested *
A Chinese activist investigating whether poor construction caused schools to collapse in last year's earthquake is detained.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7976093.stm


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EUROPE

* G20 call for action amid protests *
US President Barack Obama stresses the "sense of urgency" needed to confront the global economic crisis, as protesters besiege the City of London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7975851.stm

* Russia and US renew nuclear talks *
Russia and the US are to reopen negotiations about reducing their nuclear warheads, Presidents Medvedev and Obama say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7976875.stm

* Helicopter crashes in North Sea *
Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in the North Sea off north east Scotland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7977095.stm


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MIDDLE EAST

* Israel FM rejects Annapolis deal *
Israel's new ultra-nationalist foreign minister says his country is not bound by a US-sponsored 2007 peace agreement.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7977002.stm

* Iran denies US claims of meeting *
Tehran denies a US statement that an Iranian representative held talks with a senior US official at an Afghanistan conference.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7977187.stm

* Dutch couple kidnapped in Yemen *
A Dutch couple living in Yemen are taken hostage by tribesmen seeking compensation from the government, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7974877.stm


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SOUTH ASIA

* Many killed in 'US drone attack' *
A missile fired by a suspected US drone kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, close to the Afghan border, eyewitnesses say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7975871.stm

* '10 dead' in Afghanistan attack *
A suicide attack on a local council building in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar kills at least 10 people, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7976025.stm

* Mumbai suspect lawyer to continue *
The lawyer appointed to represent the sole surviving suspect from the Mumbai attacks agrees to continue in the case.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7976191.stm


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UK NEWS

* G20 call for action amid protests *
US President Barack Obama stresses the "sense of urgency" needed to confront the global economic crisis, as protesters besiege the City of London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7975851.stm

* Helicopter crashes in North Sea *
Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in the North Sea off north east Scotland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7977095.stm

* Rhys Jones killer's mother jailed *
The mother of Rhys Jones's killer is jailed for three years for lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy's murder.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/7976436.stm


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UK POLITICS

* Obama praises Brown's 'integrity' *
Barack Obama hails Gordon Brown's "integrity" as the two men vow to work together to tackle the global economic crisis.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7975957.stm

* Post ban man to be UKIP candidate *
A postmaster who refused to serve customers unless they spoke English is to be a UKIP candidate at the EU elections.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7977130.stm

* Obama holds meeting with Cameron *
Conservative leader David Cameron holds talks with President Barack Obama as the US leader continues his London visit.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7976903.stm


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UK EDUCATION

* College building scheme 'flawed' *
The collapse of a multi-million-pound scheme to rebuild England's colleges was "predictable and avoidable" - inquiry.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7976621.stm

* Primary tables record small gains *
England's primary school league tables have finally been published, delayed by more than three months by last year's marking fiasco.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7975999.stm

* Skateboarding and yoga boost PE *
Non-traditional school sports such as skateboarding and street dance are making PE more popular, school inspectors say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7976224.stm


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ENGLAND

* Rhys Jones killer's mother jailed *
The mother of Rhys Jones's killer is jailed for three years for lying to detectives investigating the schoolboy's murder.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/7976436.stm

* Severed human head found in field *
A body part found in a field close to a cemetery in Leicestershire is a human head, police in the county say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/leicestershire/7975989.stm

* Queue-jumping death pair jailed *
A man and a woman are sentenced over the death of a shopper in a queue-jumping row in south London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7975921.stm


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NORTHERN IRELAND

* FG Wilson laying off more staff *
Another 95 workers are to be made redundant at County Antrim engineering firm FG Wilson, it is announced.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7977408.stm

* Strongman jailed for raping girls *
A County Fermanagh man is jailed for 15 years for raping and abusing three little girls between 1991 and 1994.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7952412.stm

* Double killer fails in impact bid *
Lawyers for a man convicted of killing two teenagers fail in a bid to have a victim impact statement edited.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7977507.stm


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SCOTLAND

* Helicopter crashes in North Sea *
Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in the North Sea off north east Scotland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7977095.stm

* Chloroform murder appeal man free *
Judges rule a Lothian man in prison for murdering his partner with chloroform is the victim of a miscarriage of justice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7977290.stm

* Drugs hidden in fake gravestone *
A businessman who tried to import cocaine into Scotland in a fake gravestone is jailed for four years.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7976888.stm


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WALES

* Final tribute to 'model' soldier *
Mourners are told how a "typical Welsh warrior" died trying to protect fellow soldiers in Afghanistan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7977463.stm

* Henson cautioned after night out *
Police caution Wales rugby star Gavin Henson after an alleged incident on a night out in Cardiff with team-mates.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7976729.stm

* Senedd protest over college cuts *
Staff and students from further education colleges stage a protest at the Welsh assembly over funding cuts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7975270.stm


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BUSINESS

* G20 call for action amid protests *
US President Barack Obama stresses the "sense of urgency" needed to confront the global economic crisis, as protesters besiege the City of London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7975851.stm

* Irish unemployment at fresh highs *
The rate of unemployment in the recession-struck Irish Republic hit 11% in February, the highest since 1996.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7976734.stm

* EU in tough talks on working week *
The EU holds crunch talks on the Working Time Directive, with many MEPs at odds with the UK government.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7976990.stm


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ENTERTAINMENT

* New Wolverine film leaked online *
An almost finished copy of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman, is leaked online a month before release.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7977265.stm

* Singer 'following adoption rules' *
Madonna is not receiving any special treatment to help speed the process of adopting a young girl in Malawi, her spokeswoman says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7976067.stm

* Fans offer kidneys to singer Cole *
Natalie Cole is inundated with offers after she reveals on television that she has kidney failure.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7976123.stm


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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Baby chicks do basic arithmetic *
Chicks "count" objects as they are hidden from view, say researchers
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/7975260.stm

* How infection may spark leukaemia *
Scientists have shown how common infections might trigger childhood leukaemia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7973678.stm

* Climate change 'fans Nepal fires' *
Longer and drier seasons, combined with freak precipitation, may point a finger towards a climate impact.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/7968745.stm


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TECHNOLOGY

* OnLive games service 'will work' *
The founder of online games firm OnLive defends the technology underpinning the streaming service.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/7976206.stm

* Thin speaker offers 'crisp sound' *
A new way of delivering sound using flat speaker could be used in audio posters and make for clearer PA systems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/7976991.stm

* Worm attack chaos fails to strike *
The chaos predicted by some that the Conficker worm could access personal files, or crash sites fails to materialise so far.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/7976099.stm


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HEALTH

* How infection may spark leukaemia *
Scientists have shown how common infections might trigger childhood leukaemia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7973678.stm

* Sleep problems linked to suicide *
Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may be more likely to try to commit suicide, research suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7972646.stm

* Hot climate produces baby girls *
People who live in the tropics have more baby girls, work reveals.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7972993.stm


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ON THIS DAY

* 1957: BBC fools the nation *
The BBC receives a mixed reaction to a spoof documentary about spaghetti crops in Switzerland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_2819000/2819261.stm

* 1990: Rioting inmates take over Strangeways *
Up to 1,000 prisoners run amok at Strangeways Prison in Manchester in a violent protest against overcrowding.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_4215000/4215173.stm

* 2001: Ex-Yugoslav leader arrested after siege *
Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic is arrested and taken to prison
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_2464000/2464667.stm


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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Shearer to become Newcastle boss *
Alan Shearer is set to be appointed as Newcastle manager with Iain Dowie on his coaching staff, BBC Sport understands.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7975700.stm

* Mickelson set for Augusta warm-up *
World number two Phil Mickelson is delighted with his form in the build up to the first major of the year at Augusta.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7976814.stm

* Toyota accept Trulli time penalty *
Toyota will not pursue their appeal against the time penalty given to Jarno Trulli in Australia for overtaking Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7976287.stm

* Ivory Coast mourns football fans *
Ivory Coast begins three days of mourning for the deaths of 19 football fans in a stadium stampede at an international match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7976601.stm

* Live scores - Internationals *
Latest scores from Wednesday's international fixtures.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/football/internationals/live_scores/default.stm


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FOOTBALL

* Shearer to become Newcastle boss *
Alan Shearer is set to be appointed as Newcastle manager with Iain Dowie on his coaching staff, BBC Sport understands.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7975700.stm

* Ferguson/McGregor on Scots bench *
Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor will be substitutes for Scotland's World Cup qualifier with Iceland after a breach of team discipline.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7971845.stm

* Bellamy and Koumas out for Wales *
Team news ahead of the 2010 Group Four World Cup qualifier at The Millennium Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7973238.stm


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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Ivory Coast mourns football fans *
Ivory Coast begins three days of mourning for the deaths of 19 football fans in a stadium stampede at an international match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7976601.stm

* Angola short of 2010 hotel rooms *
Angola's deputy sports minister says that there is likely to be a severe shortage of hotel accommodation for fans at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7977064.stm

* Portugal too strong for Bafana *
World Cup hosts secure their first win over European opposition in seven years with a goal in injury time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7976642.stm


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CRICKET

* Injured Khan leaves Windies tour *
Kent seamer Amjad Khan returns home from England's tour of the West Indies because of a cartilage injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/7975843.stm

* Ireland defeat Scotland in opener *
Ireland beat Scotland by seven wickets in their opening World Cup qualifying Group A match at Willowmoore Park in South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/7976892.stm

* Afghan cricketers defy the odds *
The Afghani cricket team's remarkable quest for a place in the World Cup enters its final leg.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7976279.stm


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RUGBY UNION

* Henson considering rugby future *
Gavin Henson is considering his rugby future in the wake of his latest injury nightmare that has virtually ruined his Lions tour hopes this summer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ospreys/7973176.stm

* Worcester trio out for the season *
Worcester Warriors will be without props Tevita Taumoepeau and Chris Horsman and back row Matt Cox for the rest of the current campaign.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/worcester/7976887.stm

* Cueto dreaming of Lions call-up *
Sale Sharks and England winger Mark Cueto says it would be a dream to be selected for the British & Lions Lions tour of South Africa
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7976002.stm


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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Salford wing White out for season *
Salford City Reds winger Paul White is ruled out for the rest of the season after a recurrence of a knee injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/salford/7977435.stm

* Bulls suffer Morrison injury blow *
Bradford Bulls second row and vice-captain Glenn Morrison is ruled out for three months with a wrist injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/bradford/7973571.stm

* Rugby star behind bars for attack *
Hull Kingston Rovers player Ben Cockayne is jailed ahead of his sentencing for his part in an attack on a man in Normanton.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/humber/7973130.stm


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TENNIS

* Murray eases into Miami quarters *
Andy Murray beats Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7975475.stm

* Murray reaches last 16 in Miami *
Andy Murray beats Chile's Nicolas Massu to reach the last 16 at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7970944.stm

* Volandri has drugs ban overturned *
Italy's Filippo Volandri has his three-month suspension for using a banned substance lifted after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7974837.stm


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GOLF

* Mickelson set for Augusta warm-up *
World number two Phil Mickelson is delighted with his form in the build up to the first major of the year at Augusta.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7976814.stm

* Ballesteros talks of cancer fight *
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros says he has "a second chance" at life, in an emotional first interview after brain surgery.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7974493.stm

* Woods fightback seals superb win *
Tiger Woods overcomes a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair and win his first title since returning from injury at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7971193.stm


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MOTORSPORT

* Formula One news has moved >>>> *
Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/default.stm

* Toyota accept Trulli time penalty *
Toyota will not pursue their appeal against the time penalty given to Jarno Trulli in Australia for overtaking Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7976287.stm

* Full results *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/default.stm


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FORMULA ONE

* Toyota accept Trulli time penalty *
Toyota will not pursue their appeal against the time penalty given to Jarno Trulli in Australia for overtaking Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7976287.stm

* Rosberg criticises twilight races *
Williams driver Nico Rosberg criticises the decision to start races late in the afternoon as he believes twilight racing is too dangerous.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7974213.stm

* Rivals will regroup, warns Button *
Jenson Button says that his triumphant Brawn GP team will face stiff competition when the season comes to Europe.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7973478.stm


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BOXING

* Rogan to fight Sexton in Belfast *
Belfast's Martin Rogan will fight Norwich's Sam Sexton in the first defence of his Commonwealth heavyweight title on 15 May.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7974245.stm

* Munroe to fight Netty for title *
European super-bantamweight champion Rendall Munroe will fight Ghanaian Isaac Netty for the vacant Commonwealth title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7976193.stm

* Quigley battles to title victory *
Tony Quigley wins the vacant British super-middleweight title after stopping fellow Liverpudlian Tony Dodson in the 12th round.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7966003.stm


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ATHLETICS

* US and Jamaica agree sprint clash *
Two team sprint showdowns between a Usain Bolt-led Jamaica and the best athletes from the United States will take place in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7975377.stm

* Warner to remain as UKA chairman *
UK Athletics confirm that Ed Warner will remain as chairman of the organisation until 2013.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7975249.stm

* Naked pole vaulter chases sponsor *
French pole vaulter Romain Mesnil runs naked with his pole through the streets of Paris in an effort to secure a new sponsorship deal
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7973543.stm


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SNOOKER

* Champion Maguire upset by Harold *
Defending champion Stephen Maguire is thrashed 5-0 by Englishman Dave Harold in the first round of the China Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7974100.stm

* Allen crashes out of China Open *
Mark Allen loses 5-3 to Stuart Pettman in the first round of the China Open.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7976551.stm

* Trump loses to wildcard in China *
Judd Trump suffers a surprise defeat by Chinese wildcard Tang Jun at the China Open in Beijing.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7971714.stm


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HORSE RACING

* McCoy bides time on National ride *
Tony McCoy will leave punters guessing until as late as possible over his chosen mount for the Grand National.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7974835.stm

* Walsh rides National hope My Will *
Ruby Walsh will ride possible favourite My Will in the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7971790.stm

* Well Armed eases to World Cup win *
The Eoin Harty-trained Well Armed wins the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7970125.stm


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CYCLING

* Cavendish sprints to La Panne win *
Mark Cavendish wins the second stage of the 'Trois Jours de La Panne' four-stage race in Belgium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7977445.stm

* Cycling on the BBC *
When you can watch, listen to or follow top class cycling events on the BBC
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/6155366.stm

* GB chief 'hurting' after Worlds *
British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford believes a mixed performance at the World Championships is a wake-up call.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7970994.stm


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OTHER SPORT...

* GB call up Canadians for Worlds *
Two Canadians will make their Great Britain debuts at the World Championships after becoming British citizens.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/ice_hockey/7975112.stm

* NBA Highlights - The Daily Zap *
Watch the best of Tuesday's action form the NBA.


Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/basketball/7976505.stm

* Free swimming scheme is launched *
The government has launched a £140m scheme to offer free pool swimming to people aged 16 and under or over 60 in England.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/7973936.stm


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FUN AND GAMES

* Sport quotes of the week *
Capello's crazy about Rooney, plus all your top chants
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/7974274.stm

* Robbo Robson blog *
"Rooney's at his best when he's calm and happy as he was on Saturday night"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/03/rooney_tunes_up.html

* Ten to tackle *
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/7966669.stm


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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Craigan is ruled out of qualifier *
Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan is ruled out of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia with a calf injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7976003.stm

* Lavery scores winning goal for DC *
James Lavery scores twice as Donegal Celtic come from behind to beat Ballinamallard United 3-2 in the Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/7976041.stm

* Kennedy seeks leniency from Fifa *
IFA President Raymond Kennedy hopes that Fifa take on board their quick response in banning a coin-throwing fan for life.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7973647.stm


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SCOTLAND

* Ferguson/McGregor on Scots bench *
Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor will be substitutes for Scotland's World Cup qualifier with Iceland after a breach of team discipline.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7971845.stm

* Ireland defeat Scotland in opener *
Ireland beat Scotland by seven wickets in their opening World Cup qualifying Group A match at Willowmoore Park in South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/7976892.stm

* Murray eases into Miami quarters *
Andy Murray beats Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7975475.stm


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WALES

* Bellamy and Koumas out for Wales *
Team news ahead of the 2010 Group Four World Cup qualifier at The Millennium Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7973238.stm

* Henson considering rugby future *
Gavin Henson is considering his rugby future in the wake of his latest injury nightmare that has virtually ruined his Lions tour hopes this summer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ospreys/7973176.stm

* Toshack cagey on Wales fallout *
Wales boss John Toshack, who admitted Wales' World Cup campaign is over following their 2-0 home defeat by Finland, is in an unusual cagey mood with BBC Wales football reporter Rob Phillips.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/7975207.stm


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