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Monday, June 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* French plane lost in ocean storm *
An Air France airliner carrying 228 people from Brazil to Paris vanishes over the Atlantic after a possible lightning strike.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8076848.stm

* GM enters bankruptcy protection *
Car giant General Motors files for bankruptcy protection, the biggest industrial failure in US corporate history.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8077255.stm

* Help wanted to write book of life *
Earth's biodiversity could soon be mapped in a vast database that would help track the effects of climate change.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8077262.stm

* Roadside bomb kills Somali police *
At least five Somali policemen are killed in a roadside bomb blast in Mogadishu, while the government retakes a police station.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8076892.stm

* PSP Go is the talk of E3 opening *
A new version of Sony's PlayStation Portable is expected to be launched at the E3 video games show, in Los Angeles.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8076573.stm

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AFRICA

* Nigerians 'to release UK hostage' *
Nigerian militants say they will release Matthew Maguire, a British hostage held for almost nine months, as it is his birthday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8076788.stm

* Finland charges Rwandan suspect *
Finland charges a former preacher at a Baptist church in Rwanda with genocide for his alleged role in the 1994 killings.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8077441.stm

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AMERICAS

* US abortion doctor is shot dead *
Controversial US abortion doctor George Tiller has been shot and killed at a church in his home state of Kansas.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8076253.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* N Korea 'prepares missile launch' *
North Korea is moving closer towards launching another long-range missile, despite international concern.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8076451.stm

* Australia swine flu ship cleared *
Almost 2,000 passengers disembark in Sydney from a cruise ship at the centre of a swine flu outbreak in Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8076419.stm

* Snake-bite chicken 'off the menu' *
An outcry from China's internet community may force the end of a dish made from chickens killed by poisonous snakes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8076671.stm

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EUROPE

* Chrysler's sale to Fiat approved *
US car group Chrysler secures court approval to sell most of its assets to a consortium led by Italy's Fiat.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8076472.stm

* Vandals daub paint on Rome museum *
Vandals splash paint onto a controversial modern museum in Rome housing the 2,000-year-old Ara Pacis altar.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8077197.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* US deaths in Iraq rise sharply in May *
US military confirms 24 service personnel were killed in Iraq in May, the highest total since September 2008.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8076457.stm

* Jewish settler attack injures Palestinians *
Several Palestinian workers have been hurt in an attack by a group of Israeli settlers in the northern West Bank.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8076597.stm

* Goldstone's UN inquiry team arrives in Gaza *
A UN team investigating possible war crimes in Gaza, led by Richard Goldstone, arrives in the territory from Egypt.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8076690.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Killings provoke Kashmir protests *
Protests continue across Indian-administered Kashmir, following the deaths of two women allegedly killed by Indian troops.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8076666.stm

* Attack on Pakistan bus terminal *
A bomb blast at a busy bus terminal in north-west Pakistan kills at least two people and injures eight others, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8076594.stm

* Angry Indians set train on fire *
Angry protesters in northern India set fire to a train in protest at a move not to stop at remote stations, police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8076814.stm

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UK NEWS

* Three bodies found at Beachy Head *
The bodies of a man, woman and young boy are found at the foot of cliffs at Beachy Head in East Sussex.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/sussex/8077169.stm

* Britons could be on lost jet - PM *
Prime Minister Gordon Brown fears there may have been British citizens on board a jet which has disappeared over the Atlantic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8077437.stm

* Stage legend La Rue dies at 81 *
Danny La Rue dies at his home following a short battle with cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8077329.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Darling to repay service charges *
Chancellor Alistair Darling is to repay about £700 of expenses following fresh allegations about his allowances.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8076405.stm

* I'm staying on as PM, says Brown *
Gordon Brown says he will stay as prime minister "to do the job" of tackling recession and "cleaning up" politics.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8076611.stm

* Lib Dem apology over swear word *
Liberal Democrats apologise for a campaign leaflet which uses a swear word to describe a Cornish nationalist candidate.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8077101.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* Academics boycott visa 'snooping' *
University lecturers say they will not comply with rules requiring them to keep checks on overseas students.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8074515.stm

* School reopens after flu outbreak *
A West Midlands primary school which closed early for half-term after pupils contracted swine flu, reopens after lengthy cleaning.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/west_midlands/8076680.stm

* Mother denies school place fraud *
A mother has appeared in court accused of lying about her address in an application for a school place.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8073532.stm

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ENGLAND

* Omelette-spiking murderer guilty *
A man who spiked his girlfriend's omelette, beat her and set fire to her south London home is convicted of murder.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8077341.stm

* GP convicted over bottom smacking *
A GP is ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid community work after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women patients.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8077194.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Father murder 'primitive evil' *
A priest tells mourners at the funeral of Kevin McDaid that his murder was an act of "primitive evil".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8075829.stm

* Man held after office stand-off *
A 62-year-old man is arrested following a stand-off at an office complex in north Belfast, the police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8077353.stm

* MoD names dead British soldiers *
Two British servicemen killed in Afghanistan on Saturday are named by the Ministry of Defence.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8076773.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Parents mourn son's river death *
The parents of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a Borders river speak about the circumstances of his death.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/8076474.stm

* Talent star Boyle taken to clinic *
Susan Boyle is taken to a private clinic after coming second to dance troupe Diversity in Britain's Got Talent.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8076413.stm

* Rangers fans 'ill with swine flu' *
Rangers fans who travelled on a bus to Dundee are confirmed as new cases of swine flu.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8077007.stm

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WALES

* River warning call after boy dies *
A demand for greater warnings over river dangers follows the death of a nine-year-old boy while snorkelling with his family.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8077287.stm

* Call for debate on compulsory MMR *
An AM calls for debate on a compulsory MMR vaccine as Wales sees its worst measles outbreak for 20 years.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8076923.stm

* Celtic want Swans boss Martinez *
Swansea City confirm that Celtic have made an official approach for their manager Roberto Martinez.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/8076867.stm

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BUSINESS

* US consumers cut back on spending *
US consumer spending falls for the second month in a row in April, despite an increase in personal income levels.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8077598.stm

* Pound at seven-month dollar high *
The pound rises to a seven-month high against the dollar, as the greenback continues its recent falls on currency markets.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8076713.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Twilight leads way at MTV awards *
Vampire drama Twilight takes five trophies including best film at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8076570.stm

* Stage legend La Rue dies at 81 *
Danny La Rue dies at his home following a short battle with cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8077329.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Distant world circles tiny star *
A distant "sun" residing in the constellation Aquila has become the smallest star known to host a planet.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8077302.stm

* Rare bumblebee coming back to UK *
A bumblebee which is extinct in the UK, is to be reintroduced here under plans being announced.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8076205.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Strong reception for Google Wave *
Web developers and experts give a positive reaction to Google Wave, which promises a new way to communicate online.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8076697.stm

* US launches cyber security plan *
President Obama unveils plans for a US cyber security tsar, saying digital infrastructure is a "strategic national asset".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8073654.stm

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HEALTH

* Testicular cancer genetic advance *
Researchers have for the first time found inherited genetic factors which raise the risk of testicular cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8070094.stm

* Alcohol reduces gallstone risk *
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol protects against the development of gallstones, say UK researchers.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8073844.stm

* Tomato pill 'beats heart disease' *
Scientists say a natural supplement made from tomatoes can stave off heart disease and strokes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8076556.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 2001: Nepal royal family massacred *
The heir to the throne of Himalayan kingdom of Nepal massacres the royal family before turning the gun on himself.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/1/newsid_3987000/3987183.stm

* 1993: Serb attack on football match kills 11 *
Serb forces shell a football match in Bosnia killing 11 people, including four children.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/1/newsid_2493000/2493441.stm

* 1979: End of white rule in Rhodesia *
Rhodesia formally ends nearly 90 years of white minority rule and declares it will now be known as Zimbabwe-Rhodesia
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/1/newsid_2492000/2492915.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Federer survives five-set battle *
Roger Federer keeps his dream of a first French Open title by fighting back from two sets down to beat unseeded German Tommy Haas and reach the last eight.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8077186.stm

* Ancelotti appointed Chelsea boss *
Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti is appointed Chelsea manager on a three-year deal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/8076779.stm

* Live - French Open *
Juan Martin del Potro takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Roland Garros, after Roger Federer battles through.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8076700.stm

* O'Driscoll to lead new-look Lions *
Brian O'Driscoll will captain a much-changed British and Irish Lions side for Wednesday's match against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8077113.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Sunderland near Bruce appointment *
Sunderland move a step closer to appointing Steve Bruce as their new manager after agreeing a compensation fee with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8075752.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Fifa hands Nigeria ultimatum *
Fifa sets Nigeria a deadline of 11 June to commit to hosting the under-17 World Cup or face forfeiting the tournament.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8076800.stm

* Drogba to accept Uefa punishment *
Chelsea's Didier Drogba says he will accept any punishment handed to him by Uefa following his actions after their Champions League exit to Barcelona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8043277.stm

* Nigeria prepare for France *
Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu has a strong squad for Tuesday's friendly against France in Saint-Etienne.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8077360.stm

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CRICKET

* Visa delay blocks Clark Glos move *
Gloucestershire will not sign Australian seamer Stuart Clark because of the delay in getting a visa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/gloucestershire/8061803.stm

* Australia v Bangladesh scorecard *
Latest score from the World Twenty20 warm-up match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/6/16120/html/scorecard.stm

* Ireland v Netherlands scorecard *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/6/16118/html/scorecard.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Bath to announce inquiry findings *
Bath are set to announce the findings of their end-of-season internal investigation on Monday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/bath/8055662.stm

* Lions suffer Earls injury setback *
Centre Keith Earls is out of contention for the second Lions game on Wednesday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8075798.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Hull sign Saints scrum-half Long *
St Helens scrum-half Sean Long signs a two-year deal with Hull FC from the start of the 2010 season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull/8077282.stm

* Giants face Saints in semi-final *
Huddersfield have been drawn against St Helens in the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-finals, with Wigan playing Warrington.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8076184.stm

* Wilkin delighted with Saints win *
St Helens forward Jon Wilkin is pleased with his side's commitment during their 66-6 Challenge Cup victory over Gateshead.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/st_helens/8077234.stm

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TENNIS

* Live - French Open *
Juan Martin del Potro takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Roland Garros, after Roger Federer battles through.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8076700.stm

* Dominant Serena into last eight *
Second seed Serena Williams powers her way past Aleksandra Wozniak to reach the French Open quarter-finals.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8076874.stm

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GOLF

* Stricker wins Texas sudden death *
Steve Stricker wins the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Texas following a sudden death play-off.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8076400.stm

* Cevaer clinches European Open win *
World number 449 Christian Cevaer produces a shock by winning the European Open by one shot.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8076218.stm

* Clark surges into lead in Texas *
A four-under round of 66 gives South Africa's Tim Clark a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8075607.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Stoner triumphs in Mugello epic *
Ducati rider Casey Stoner wins the Italian MotoGP ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8075977.stm

* North West 200 Live *
Watch Thursday's NW 200 practice session live on BBC Northern Ireland's event website from 1900 BST
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nw200/

* Wurz leads Superfund 2010 entry *
Former driver Alex Wurz is leading Team Superfund's entry to race in Formula 1 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8077309.stm

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FORMULA 1

* Full results *

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

* View full standings tables *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/standings/default.stm

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BOXING

* Limond champion after points win *
Willie Limond beats Ryan Barrett on points in Glasgow to take the vacant WBU world lightweight title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8074939.stm

* Chagaev pulled from Valuev fight *
Nikolay Valuev's defence of his WBA heavyweight crown is called off after Ruslan Chagaev fails a medical.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7997405.stm

* Barrera fails in Khan rematch bid *
Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera fails in his bid to force British boxer Amir Khan into a rematch.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8074669.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Lewis-Francis wins comeback race *
Mark Lewis-Francis marks his first appearance on the track in 18 months with victory in the 100m at a low-key meeting in Bedford.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8065994.stm

* Police officer wins marathon race *
A police officer has won the Edinburgh Marathon, crossing the line in 2 hours 18 minutes and 24 seconds.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8076170.stm

* Chambers wins sprints in Greece *
Dwain Chambers achieves a sprint double in his first outdoor meeting of the European season, in Greece.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8073584.stm

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SNOOKER

* Higgins targets more world titles *
New world champion John Higgins sets his sights on adding to his collection of world titles after winning his third Crucible crown with victory over Shaun Murphy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8033014.stm

* Higgins earns third world crown *
John Higgins win his third world title after demolishing Shaun Murphy 18-9 at The Crucible.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8032814.stm

* World Championship final - scores *
The scores and breaks from the final of 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

* Six Epsom entries for Ballydoyle *
Aidan O'Brien trains six of the 13 horses left in the Derby line-up at the five-day declaration stage.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8077175.stm

* Sariska heads Epsom Oaks line-up *
Ante-post favourite Sariska heads 12 confirmations for Friday's Oaks at Epsom racecourse.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8075342.stm

* Great Leighs set for long closure *
The British Horseracing Authority rejects an application by a company seeking to run Great Leighs racecourse.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8073960.stm

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CYCLING

* Armstrong confident ahead of Tour *
Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong says racing in the Giro d'Italia has been good preparation for his Tour de France comeback.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8076355.stm

* Menchov wins Giro despite crash *
Denis Menchov wins the 100th Giro d'Italia despite falling inside the last mile of Sunday's closing time trial, while Bradley Wiggins is second in the stage.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8076123.stm

* Gilbert claims Giro stage victory *
Belgium's Philippe Gilbert wins the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia as Russia's Denis Menchov held on to the overall leader's pink jersey.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8075351.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* Gold rush as GB dominate in Spain *
Great Britain win nine gold medals as they dominate the World Cup regatta in Spain on Sunday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/rowing/8075956.stm

* Brownlee clinches maiden victory *
Britain's Alistair Brownlee launches his ITU World Championship Series campaign in style with victory in Madrid on Sunday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/triathlon/8076233.stm

* British sailors on top in Holland *
Britain's sailors clinch six podium spots including three golds in the latest leg of the World Cup series in Holland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/sailing/8076115.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Robbo Robson blog *
The Tees Mouth on why it was "big business as usual" in the FA Cup final
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/06/big_business_as_usual.html

* Review of the week *
United feeling Piquey, Ashley's wife wins football poll and Gerrard takes one for the team
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/05/review_of_the_week_28.html

* Ten to tackle - FA Cup special *
Test your knowledge of the Cup, past and present
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8074626.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Eight-week bans on cards for trio *
The GAA is recommending eight-week bans for three players involved in last week's Ulster SFC clash between Derry and Monaghan, BBC Sport understands.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/8076342.stm

* Derry suffer double injury blow *
Derry City midfielders Liam Kearney and Barry Molloy face several months on the sidelines after sustaining serious injuries in Thursday's win at Galway.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8074879.stm

* Rep of Ireland 1-1 Nigeria *
Robbie Keane is on target as the Republic of Ireland warm up for their World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria with a 1-1 draw against Nigeria.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8074830.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Weir poised for new Rangers deal *
Rangers will open talks with defender David Weir, with a view to keeping the veteran captain on for another season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8077300.stm

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WALES

* FAW pays for fans' match tickets *
The Football Association of Wales will pay for match tickets for the 80 Welsh fans at Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8077370.stm

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