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Friday, May 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

BBC DAILY E-MAIL: WORLD EDITION
Friday, 01 May, 2009, 15:00 GMT 10:00 -05:00:US/Central

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Mexico shuts down to control flu *
Mexico starts a five-day shutdown of parts of its economy in a bid to curb swine flu, as the virus reaches China.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8028169.stm

* UN images show Sri Lanka damage *
UN satellite pictures appear to show shelling damage inside a government safe zone for civilians in Sri Lanka.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8028863.stm

* Workers march in May Day rallies *
May Day marchers are protesting over the global economic crisis - violence has already been seen in Germany and Turkey.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8028237.stm

* UN: Freeze Jerusalem demolitions *
The UN has asked Israel to freeze all demolition orders in East Jerusalem and to provide more housing for Palestinians.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8028564.stm

* Lenders object to Chrysler plan *
A group representing 20 debt holders in Chrysler is set to challenge the firm's rescue plan at bankruptcy court hearings.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8028427.stm

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AFRICA

* Africa's genetic secrets unlocked *
A decade-long genetic study reveals Africa's huge diversity, linking culture, language and genes for the first time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8027269.stm

* Liberia ex-leader wins $1m case *
A Liberian jury acquits former President Gyude Bryant on charges of embezzling $1m while in office.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8029338.stm

* Wife of Kenyan PM backs sex ban *
The wife of Prime Minister Raila Odinga says she supports a sex ban by women's activists in protest at Kenya's political impasse.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8028337.stm

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AMERICAS

* US poet missing on Japan volcano *
An acclaimed US poet goes missing during a visit to a volcano in the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8029103.stm

* LA man linked to serial killings *
Los Angeles police believe a 72-year-old man now in custody could be the city's most prolific serial killer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8028560.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* China database to track children *
China is setting up a DNA database to help trace missing children, as the authorities struggle to tackle people trafficking.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8028256.stm

* Fiji leader defies democracy call *
Fiji's military leader rejects international demands for a return to democracy, and rules out polls before 2014.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8028191.stm

* Lithium in water 'curbs suicide' *
Drinking water which contains the element lithium may reduce the risk of suicide, a Japanese study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8025454.stm

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EUROPE

* Dutch parade attack driver dies *
The driver of a car that killed five people in an attempted attack on the Dutch royal family has died, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8028317.stm

* Protests in divided Kosovo town *
Disturbances continue in the Kosovo town of Mitrovica over the rebuilding of five houses by Albanians in a Serb area.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8029045.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Three US servicemen die in Iraq *
US military officials have confirmed the death of three servicemen, killed in fighting in Anbar province in western Iraq.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8028431.stm

* Airline sorry for omitting Israel *
A British airline apologises after maps on its London-Tel Aviv flights were in Arabic and did not show Israel.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8029156.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Talks held on Pakistan peace deal *
Taleban negotiators and government officials hold talks in north-west Pakistan in efforts to shore up a peace deal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8028567.stm

* Special courts for Gujarat riots *
India's Supreme Court orders the establishment of five special courts to try cases related to communal riots in the state of Gujarat in 2002.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8028236.stm

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UK NEWS

* Baby P man guilty of raping girl *
The boyfriend of Baby P's mother is convicted of raping a two-year-old girl in east London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8029499.stm

* UK flu transfer case results due *
A British man is waiting to hear whether he has contracted swine flu without having visited Mexico.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8028974.stm

* Man killed outside prison gates *
A man is shot dead outside Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8029505.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Clarke 'ashamed' to be Labour MP *
Ex Home Secretary Charles Clarke says recent events have made him "ashamed" to be a Labour MP amid pressure on Gordon Brown.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8028170.stm

* Bankers made 'astonishing mess' *
Bankers made an "astonishing mess" of the financial system and the effects will be felt for generations, MPs say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8026589.stm

* Elections 'free from major fraud' *
Elections in England and Wales last May were "free from major incidents" of fraud, a report concludes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8027250.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* Computers enter learning 'core' *
A review of the primary school curriculum in England makes information technology central.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8027271.stm

* Cared-for children 'doing better' *
Around one in seven children in care achieved five good GCSE grades last year, a slight rise on last year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8027694.stm

* Schools miss out on cash surplus *
The Department for Children, Schools and Families needs to improve its financial management, an independent report warns.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8025375.stm

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ENGLAND

* Coal miners' solicitor struck off *
A lawyer handling the claims of sick miners - who made £13m in 2006 - is struck off for taking fees he was not entitled to.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8028843.stm

* Man killed outside prison gates *
A man is shot dead outside Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8029505.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Boy killers on 'lethal cocktail' *
Four men jailed for life over the murder of a boy were high on a 'lethal cocktail' of drink, drugs and sectarianism, a judge says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8027988.stm

* Jobs lost as pizza outlets shut *
One hundred and thirty jobs are to go with the immediate closure of five Pizza Hut outlets across Northern Ireland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/8028924.stm

* Duffy assured over 'prison bug' *
A man accused of murdering two soldiers is to receive assurances that his legal consultations in custody are not being bugged.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8029009.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Test delay in flu transfer case *
Tests on a man suspected of being the first case of human-to-human swine flu transfer within the UK are inconclusive.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8029202.stm

* 'Racist' made mosque bomb threat *
A man who described himself as a 'racist' has admitted threatening to blow up Glasgow Central Mosque and execute Muslims.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8029023.stm

* No honour for Black Watch writer *
Playwright Gregory Burke turns down an honorary degree from Stirling University after a row over an assault.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8029063.stm

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WALES

* Girl, 10, burned at tanning salon *
The mother of a 10-year-old girl who suffered burns at an unsupervised tanning salon wants an investigation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/8028898.stm

* Cruise tourist gives pirate alert *
A man celebrating his 62nd birthday on a cruise is first to alert the ship's crew before pirates in a speedboat open fire.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8028811.stm

* Police chief announces retirement *
The controversial North Wales Police chief constable Richard Brunstrom is to step down in July, it is announced.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8028878.stm

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BUSINESS

* US factory output continues fall *
US manufacturing activity fell further in April - but at a slower pace than in March - figures suggest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8029478.stm

* Jaguar to target Indian motorists *
Jaguar Land Rover says its brand of cars will formally go on sale in India for the first time later this year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8029092.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Abdul gets fooled by Baron Cohen *
American Idol judge Paula Abdul admits she was fooled by Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy character Bruno, as part of his new movie.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8028463.stm

* Man convicted of stalking Banks *
A US man who told police he and model-turned-TV presenter Tyra Banks "had a thing together" is convicted of stalking her.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8028377.stm

* Coldplay to give away free album *
Coldplay are to give away a free CD at every remaining live show in 2009 - excluding festival gigs, the band announce.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8028478.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Fertilisers 'reducing diversity' *
Excess fertilisation reduces plant diversity, as fast growing species block some plants' access to sunlight, a study shows.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8026552.stm

* Invisibility cloak edges closer *
A tiny "carpet cloak" that makes objects invisible to optical light has been made by a US research team.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8025886.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Norway tests laptop exam scheme *
Norway is pushing on with a national project to let school pupils use their own laptops for exams.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8027300.stm

* YouTube helps man deliver baby *
An engineer in Cornwall delivers his baby son after watching a instructional video on YouTube.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8028625.stm

* MS Windows 7 goes on public test *
A release candidate of Windows 7, the next major release of the world's most popular operating system, goes public.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8026736.stm

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HEALTH

* Child stalking 'more aggressive' *
Stalking by children and teenagers tends to be more violent than that carried out by adults, research suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8025664.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1945: Germany announces Hitler is dead *
The German Fuhrer is killed in the Reich Chancery of Berlin fighting the Soviets, according to German radio.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_3571000/3571497.stm

* 1982: RAF bombs Port Stanley *
British planes attack two airstrips near the capital of the Falkland Islands in the war to rid the islands of Argentine forces
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_2480000/2480155.stm

* 1994: Race ace Senna killed in car crash *
The world-class Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna dies in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_2479000/2479971.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Wenger backs Almunia England bid *
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger lends his backing to keeper Manuel Almunia's potential claim to play for England.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8029334.stm

* Collingwood accepts T20 captaincy *
Paul Collingwood will lead hosts England in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in June.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8027129.stm

* Serie A to form breakaway league *
Serie A, Italy's top football division, is poised to split from Serie B to form a new championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8027857.stm

* Live score - Pakistan v Australia *
Pakistan face Australia in the fourth match of their one-day series in the United Arab Emirates.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/5/16115/html/scorecard.stm

* Quail Hollow Championship leaderboard *
Leading scores from this week's PGA Tour event with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington among the field in North Carolina.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/live_scores/6680943.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Liverpool v Newcastle *
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is set to return to the first team for Sunday's match against Newcastle having missed the last four games with a groin injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8014847.stm

* Davies suffers foot injury blow *
Wales international Simon Davies will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery on a foot injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/8029481.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Champions Ahly face tough test *
A look-ahead to the weekend's Champions League games, as Egypt's Al Ahly must overcome poor form and injuries to go through to the group stage.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8027639.stm

* Wigan v Bolton *
Team news ahead of Saturday's Premier League match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8014843.stm

* Stoke hit by Faye injury setback *
Stoke midfielder Amdy Faye will miss the rest of the season because of a back injury, reports BBC Radio Stoke.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8026813.stm

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CRICKET

* Vaughan injured playing football *
Former England captain Michael Vaughan will not field on the fourth day of Yorkshire's game with Worcestershire after twisting his knee playing football.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/yorkshire/8028872.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Cockerill confident of Tigers win *
Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill is not concerned his side are seen as underdogs in their Heineken Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/leicester/8028889.stm

* Ireland opt out of 2015 bidding *
Ireland end their interest in co-hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8029212.stm

* Munster v Leinster (Sat) *
Leo Cullen returns to lead Leinster in the Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster at Croke Park on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8021705.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Catalans Dragons v Leeds (Sun) *
Team news ahead of Sunday's Super League fixture.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8016646.stm

* Bulls quash Noble return rumours *
Bradford Bulls deny they are lining up a return to Odsal for former coach Brian Noble.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8028401.stm

* Huddersfield v Celtic Crusaders *
Celtic Crusaders will be without the versatile Marshall Chalk for at least two months because of a broken jaw.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8016652.stm

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TENNIS

* Federer avenges loss to Stepanek *
World number two Roger Federer gets revenge for last year's defeat by Radek Stepanek with a convincing win over the Czech.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8027640.stm

* Safina too strong for Hantuchova *
World number one Dinara Safina eases past Daniela Hantuchova at the Stuttgart Grand Prix.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8028071.stm

* Murray suffers shock Rome defeat *
World number four Andy Murray loses to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco in round two of the Rome Masters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8024710.stm

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GOLF

* Spanish Open leaderboard *
The second round of the latest European Tour event is under way in Girona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/golf/7339218.stm

* Woods leads the way in Charlotte *
Tiger Woods takes the clubhouse lead on the first day of the Quail Hollow Championships in Charlotte.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8027710.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Our MotoGP coverage has moved >>>> *
Click the link to reach our MotoGP section
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/default.stm

* 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/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/default.stm

* Senna remembered *
Why the Brazilian remains an F1 icon on the 15th anniversary of his death
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/3605323.stm

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FORMULA 1

* Button backs F1 budget cap plan *
Formula One championship leader Jenson Button supports the proposed introduction of a £40m budget cap in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8028092.stm

* Bahrain Grand Prix race results *
Full results from the 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/7921148.stm

* Full results *

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

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BOXING

* Hatton camp struck by 'problems' *
Floyd Mayweather Sr reveals Ricky Hatton's training camp ahead of his title fight with Manny Pacquiao has been marred by personality clashes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8028250.stm

* Froch 'bored' with Calzaghe talk *
WBC world super middleweight champion Carl Froch says he does not need to fight former champion Joe Calzaghe.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8029188.stm

* Warren company in administration *
The boxing promotion company Sports Network Limited has gone into administration, BBC Sport has learned.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8027433.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Bolt withdraws from Jamaica race *
Triple Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt pulls out of a race this weekend after suffering minor injuries in a car accident in Jamaica.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8025961.stm

* Beijing medallists test positive *
Bahrain athlete Rashid Ramzi, who won gold in the 1500m, and Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin, who won a silver, are among six Olympians caught doping in re-testing of Beijing samples.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/olympic_games/8024828.stm

* Yamauchi eyes medal at 2012 Games *
Britain's Mara Yamauchi believes she can build on her second place in the London Marathon by contesting a podium finish at London 2012.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8019999.stm

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SNOOKER

* Live video - Murphy v Robertson *
Live BBC Red Button coverage from the World Championship at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7661693.stm

* World Snooker - BBC TV coverage *
Live BBC Television coverage from the World Championship at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7661726.stm

* World Championship latest scores *
The latest scores and order of play from the World Championship in Sheffield.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8000150.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Rainbow View heads 1,000 Guineas *
Rainbow View heads a 15-strong field for the fillies-only 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8013273.stm

* Fiveforthree claims World Hurdle *
Seven-year-old grey Fiveforthree wins the World Series Hurdle at Punchestown for jockey Ruby Walsh and trainer Willie Mullins.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8027769.stm

* Delegator tops 2,000 Guineas list *
Delegator and Rip Van Winkle lead the market as 17 colts are declared for Saturday's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8013086.stm

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CYCLING

* Racing return pleases Armstrong *
Lance Armstrong declares himself satisfied with his progress following his return to racing after one month out with a broken collarbone.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8026642.stm

* Ballan ruled out of Giro d'Italia *
World champion Alessandro Ballan will miss next month's Giro d'Italia after struggling to shake off a virus.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8026518.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* Manchester to leave Elite League *
Manchester Phoenix withdraw from the Elite League for next season, and will enter the English Premier League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/ice_hockey/8028673.stm

* NBA play-offs - The Daily Zap *
The best of Thursday night's action in the NBA (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/basketball/8028648.stm

* World first for Brit speed skier *
Speed skier Marc Poncin becomes the first British snowsport competitor to finish on the podium twice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/8026560.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Robbo Robson blog *
"The Gunners were very fortunate to have Almunia against United - give that man a passport"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/05/englands_goalkeeping_manuel.html

* Ten to tackle - Giggs special *
How well do you know the PFA Player of the Year?
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8029000.stm

* Sport quotes of the week *
Harry Redknapp gets the hump, plus all your top chants
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8024421.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Title drama live on Final Score *
Final Score will start at an earlier time to capture the dramatic climax of the Irish Premiership season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8028921.stm

* Reds manager promises fair play *
Eddie Patterson says he will not field a weakened Cliftonville team in Saturday's possible title decider against Glentoran.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8025391.stm

* DC set up a Championship decider *
Donegal Celtic set up a Championship title decider by beating Ballymoney United 2-1 at the Riada Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8025993.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Superb Higgins closes in on final *
John Higgins produces a stunning performance to take a 13-3 lead over Mark Allen and edge closer to a fourth World Snooker Championship final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8027621.stm

* Smith bullish about England move *
Rangers manager Walter Smith says both Old Firm clubs would challenge the top four in England if they played in the Premier League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8029393.stm

* Hamilton named Scotland captain *
Gavin Hamilton says he is excited about the future of Scottish cricket after being named as the new Saltires skipper.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/8028461.stm

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WALES

* Halfpenny dreams of Euro finale *
Rookie wing Leigh Halfpenny hopes to end a fairytale first season on a Heineken Cup high for the Cardiff Blues.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/8028122.stm

* Cardiff's Ledley warning to Pulis *
Dave Jones expects Stoke City boss Tony Pulis to pick up the phone if he wants to sign Cardiff City star Joe Ledley.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8028773.stm

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