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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Poland remembers World War start *
Commemorations are taking place to mark the outbreak of World War II amid tensions between Poland and Russia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8230678.stm

* Fiji suspended from Commonwealth *
Military-led Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth, after it refused to commit to holding elections in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8231717.stm

* Engineering Earth 'is feasible' *
Geo-engineering projects could retard climate change but are no substitute for cutting emissions, a Royal Society report concludes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8231387.stm

* Pakistan clashes 'kill militants' *
At least 20 suspected militants are killed in deadly clashes with troops in north-west Pakistan, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8231106.stm

* Beslan mourns deadly school siege *
Russia is marking the fifth anniversary of the Beslan siege in which more than 330 people died after a school was seized by Chechen rebels.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8231597.stm

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AFRICA

* Kenyan anger over corruption job *
The reappointment of the head of Kenya's anti-corruption body is condemned by campaigners who say he has achieved nothing.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8231252.stm

* Libya marks Gaddafi anniversary *
Libya begins celebrations to mark 40 years since Colonel Muammar Gaddafi seized power, but Western leaders stay away.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8230876.stm

* Call for Nigeria 'no-music day' *
Nigerian musicians want radio stations not to play any music all day as part of their protest about royalties and piracy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8231227.stm

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AMERICAS

* Heat fuelling California wildfire *
Firefighters tackling a wildfire north of Los Angeles say they are making slow progress and the blaze remains very dangerous.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8230540.stm

* Huge storm nears Mexican resorts *
Hurricane Jimena races towards Mexico's Baja California peninsula as officials urge people to leave areas at risk.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8229944.stm

* Guatemala sees landmark sentence *
An ex-paramilitary officer in Guatemala is jailed for 150 years, in the first such conviction relating to civil war-era crimes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8231142.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* Dalai Lama holds Taiwan prayers *
The Dalai Lama holds a prayer ceremony in southern Taiwan in memory of the victims of last month's typhoon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8231009.stm

* China pupils told to love nation *
Chinese children are being told that the first lesson they must learn this school year is "love your country".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8231324.stm

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EUROPE

* EU bans old-fashioned light bulbs *
A ban comes into force in the European Union on the manufacture and import of 100-watt incandescent light bulbs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8230961.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Iran MPs back 1994 bomb suspect *
Iranian MPs strongly back Ahmad Vahidi for defence minister, despite a warrant for his arrest over a 1994 bomb in Argentina.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8231521.stm

* Iran 'has new nuclear proposal' *
Iran says it is ready to resume talks with world powers after drawing up a new nuclear plan, media reports say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8231763.stm

* Israeli troops kill West Bank boy *
A 15-year-old Palestinian is shot dead by the Israeli military in an incident outside a settlement in the occupied West Bank.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8231130.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* India diarrhoea outbreak kills 26 *
An outbreak of diarrhoea in the eastern Indian state of Orissa claims 26 lives, the state health minister says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8230960.stm

* Tata seeks compensation over Nano *
India's Tata group says it wants compensation for the land on which it planned to build the Nano, the world's cheapest car.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8231972.stm

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UK

* Ministers publish Lockerbie files *
Documents relating to the release of the Lockerbie bomber are published by the UK government.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8230722.stm

* Sex assault link to girl's death *
Nine-year-old Stacey Lawrence, who was found strangled in a lorry, may have been sexually assaulted, police reveal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8231664.stm

* Facebook change 'led to murder' *
A mother-of-four was murdered by her partner after she changed her relationship status to "single" on Facebook, a court hears.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8232250.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Brown calls for bank bonus reform *
Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the culture of bank bonuses should be geared towards long-term success.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8230987.stm

* Defence industry 'vital for UK' *
A trade body argues the case for more investment in the defence industry, amid fears major cutbacks could be planned.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8230910.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* UK teenage girls 'worst drunks' *
An international report finds young teenagers in the UK, particularly girls, have high rates of drunkenness.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8227443.stm

* More Diploma courses are launched *
The number of Diploma vocational courses available to students in England doubles from five to 10.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8230926.stm

* University cuts ties with Tories *
Oxford University severs links with its Conservative association after students were embroiled in a race row.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/oxfordshire/8231940.stm

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ENGLAND

* Ex-BNP man fined over names leak *
A former BNP member admits publishing details of other party supporters online and is fined by magistrates in Nottingham.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/nottinghamshire/8231475.stm

* Jewellery raid accused in court *
Five men appear in court accused of taking part in a £40m robbery at a central London jewellery store.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8232131.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Death threats over McDaid murder *
More than 20 people are under death threats following the murder of Kevin McDaid in Coleraine in May, the High Court hears.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/8232196.stm

* Hamill witness claims she 'lied' *
A woman has said she told police her ex-boyfriend was involved in the murder of Robert Hamill because she did not like him at the time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8230715.stm

* Sectarian riot a 'disgrace to NI' *
Sectarian rioting which broke out between rival factions in east Belfast was a disgrace to Northern Ireland, police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8231005.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Woman jailed for killing mother *
A woman convicted of killing her mother and dumping her body in a burn in Ayrshire is ordered to serve at least 20 years in prison.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8224458.stm

* Men jailed over 'dump' jibe death *
Two men who killed a man after he called their home village in Ayrshire "a dump" are jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8231585.stm

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WALES

* Child taken up Snowdon criticism *
Mountain rescuers criticise a man who took a two-year-old to the top of Snowdon in bad weather and had to be rescued.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_west/8231524.stm

* Owner is fined over 70kg Labrador *
A dog owner is fined nearly £1,200 after a court hears that his Labrador suffered because it was "grossly overweight".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8232232.stm

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BUSINESS

* eBay reaches deal to sell Skype *
Online auction site eBay agreeds to sell the majority of internet phone company Skype for about $2bn (£1.2bn).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8231072.stm

* Eurozone jobless at 10-year high *
Unemployment across the 16 nations that use the euro hits a 10-year high, official figures show.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8231310.stm

* Airline losses 'hit $1bn a month' *
Airlines are likely to have lost more than $6bn in the first six months of 2009, according to an international air body.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8231714.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Voting change for best film Oscar *
The voting system, which will determine the winner of the best picture at this year's Oscars is being changed, it has been announced.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8231994.stm

* Blink 182 cancel gig appearance *
US band Blink 182 pull out of a gig in New York following the death of Adam Goldstein - DJ AM - on Friday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8231156.stm

* MTV 'moving ahead with Teen Wolf' *
A TV series based on the 1980s' film Teen Wolf is one step closer to reality after MTV orders a pilot, according to US reports.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8231282.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Strange jellies of the icy depths *
Details emerge of the strange jelly-like animals that inhabit the deep oceans of the Arctic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8231000/8231367.stm

* India 'terminates' Moon mission *
India's space agency calls off its inaugural moon mission, a day after losing all contact with the orbiting satellite.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8230011.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Microsoft tries to revive mobile *
Microsoft is hoping its new mobile phone software, to be launched in October, will revive its fortunes in the market for smart phones.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8230923.stm

* Sony signs Google browser deal *
Google signs a deal with Sony to incorporate its Chrome browser into the Japanese technology giant's personal computers.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8231184.stm

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HEALTH

* Birth drugs 'cut breastfeeding' *
Drugs commonly used to treat bleeding after birth may hamper a woman's ability to breastfeed her baby, research suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8231144.stm

* Indian swine flu deaths top 100 *
The number of people to die of swine flu in India crosses 100, health officials say, as new deaths are reported in three states.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8230996.stm

* Depressed teens 'face adult risk' *
Teenagers who have minor depression are at a significantly higher risk of a range of mental health problems in later life, a US study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8227485.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1939: Germany invades Poland *
German forces attack Poland across all frontiers and its planes bomb Polish cities, including the capital, Warsaw - Britain and France prepare to declare war.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/1/newsid_3506000/3506335.stm

* 1983: Korean airliner 'shot down' *
The United States accuses the USSR of shooting down a civilian airliner which is missing off Russia's eastern coast.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/1/newsid_2493000/2493469.stm

* 1997: Diana driver was 'drunk and speeding' *
The driver of the car in which Princess Diana was fatally injured had been drinking, French investigators reveal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/1/newsid_2493000/2493315.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Live - Transfer deadline day *
Rangers snap up Jerome Rothen, while Ivan Klasnic is on the brink of a move to Bolton - with less than two hours before the transfer window shuts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/8227622.stm

* Gay to have surgery after season *
American sprinter Tyson Gay confirms he will have surgery on his groin once the season is over.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8231400.stm

* Ranieri favourite for Roma post *
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is favourite to be Roma's next coach after the resignation of Luciano Spalletti.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8231959.stm

* Zamalek reject Pompey's Zaki bid *
Portsmouth's attempts to bring Egypt's Amr Zaki back to England have failed after a bid is rejected by Zamalek.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8231721.stm

* Gold rejects Croatia 'conspiracy' *
Birmingham owner David Gold rejects claims by the Croatian Football Federation that English players are deliberately injuring Croatia's stars, like Luka Modric.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8231105.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Bolton close in on Klasnic deal *
Bolton are on the verge of signing Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic on a season-long deal from Nantes, BBC Sport understands.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/8232112.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Sakuwaha joins Lorient *
Zambian international Jonas Sakuwaha has joined Lorient in the French first division on a one year deal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8232026.stm

* Blackpool complete Bouazza deal *
Blackpool confirm the signing of former Fulham midfielder Hameur Bouazza.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/8231618.stm

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CRICKET

* Shah to play Twenty20 event in NZ *
England batsman Owais Shah is to play for Wellington province in New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in December.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8230889.stm

* Collingwood seeks to make impact *
Paul Collingwood wants to win Tuesday's second Twenty20 clash against Australia at Old Trafford as he looks to cement his place as England Twenty20 skipper.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8230642.stm

* Collingwood hails England spirit *
England captain Paul Collingwood praises the commitment of his team in the abandoned Twenty20 international against Australia at Old Trafford.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8229830.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Jones retains Ospreys captaincy *
The Ospreys end speculation over their captaincy by confirming Ryan Jones will remain in the job.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8231695.stm

* Robinson & Delve hold Wales hope *
Gloucester duo Nicky Robinson and Gareth Delve hope to force themselves into Wales contention.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/gloucester/8230708.stm

* Richards to referee Quins opener *
Harlequins' opening game of the new Premiership season against Wasps is to be refereed by Dean Richards.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/harlequins/8231462.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Cook to leave Bulls for Hull KR *
Hull Kingston Rovers sign Matt Cook from the Bradford Bulls on a two-year contract from 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull_kr/8232216.stm

* Burnett and Lee suspended by Hull *
Hull duo Mike Burnett and Tommy Lee are suspended pending an internal disciplinary investigation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull/8230833.stm

* Riley targets more Wolves success *
Warrington winger Chris Riley says his side's Challenge Cup win can be the catalyst to greater success.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/warrington/8229957.stm

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TENNIS

* Venus battles back from the brink *
Third seed Venus Williams is three points from defeat before recovering to beat Russia's Vera Dushevina in the first round of the US Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8230638.stm

* Federer eases through in New York *
World number one Roger Federer begins the defence of his US Open title with a straight sets victory over American teenager Devin Britton.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8230640.stm

* Murray to start with night match *
Andy Murray will begin his US Open campaign against Ernests Gulbis in Tuesday's showpiece night match at Flushing Meadows.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8229377.stm

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GOLF

* Lawrie in mood for Ryder Cup spot *
Paul Lawrie believes he can seal a dream return to Europe's Ryder Cup side after a gap of 11 years next autumn.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8230153.stm

* Slocum bags one-shot Barclays win *
Heath Slocum secures a one-shot victory at The Barclays at Liberty National in New Jersey.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8229954.stm

* Hedblom takes title at Gleneagles *
Swede Peter Hedblom holds off fast-finishing compatriot Martin Erlandsson to win the Johnnie Walker Championship by one shot at Gleneagles.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8229636.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Fisichella to stay put for Monza *
Giancarlo Fisichella has not received an approach from Ferrari and will race for Force India in Italy next week, his team boss says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8231165.stm

* Lorenzo gains vital Indy victory *
Jorge Lorenzo wins the Indianapolis MotoGP as championship leader Valentino Rossi fails to finish.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8229900.stm

* Crash ends Raikkonen's WRC debut *
Kimi Raikkonen's debut in the World Rally Championship comes to an end after a crash on stage 19 of the Rally Finland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8125463.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

* Cloud win foils Woods title hopes *
Sheffield's Clinton Woods fails in his bid to win a light-heavyweight world title for the third time as Tavoris Cloud takes the vacant IBF belt.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8175844.stm

* British boxers eye world medals *
Khalid Yafai and Luke Campbell will be the Brits to watch in Milan as the World Championships begin on Tuesday.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8212346.stm

* Sport Wales' take on women's boxing *
Sport Wales' Lisa Rogers takes a look at the progress of women's boxing in the wake of the decision to include it at the 2012 London Olympics with ex-world champion Jane Couch offering her thoughts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8227353.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Meadows hopes for funding upgrade *
Britain's Jenny Meadows is hoping her medal-winning performance at the World Championships last month will lead to an increase in Lottery funding.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8231357.stm

* British pair light up Gateshead *
Phillips Idowu and Lisa Dobriskey are the pick of Britain's World Championship medallists at a rain-hit British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8214231.stm

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SNOOKER

* Snooker pair in police bet probe *
Snooker players Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett are questioned by police over alleged irregular betting patterns.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8224650.stm

* Contrite O'Sullivan handed fine *
Ronnie O'Sullivan is fined £300 by World Snooker for prematurely conceding a frame at the UK Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8189717.stm

* Telford retains UK Championship *
The UK Championship returns to Telford International Centre for the third year running.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8113462.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Fallon gets green light to return *
Kieren Fallon is granted a riding licence by the British Horseracing Authority that will enable him to return to the saddle on Friday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8231922.stm

* Border secures second Nunthorpe *
Robin Bastiman's Borderlescott wins the Nunthorpe Stakes for the second year in a row.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8214699.stm

* Dar Re Mi downs Sariska at York *
Dar Re Mi beats dual Oaks-winning filly Sariska to clinch the Yorkshire Oaks on day three of the Ebor Festival at York.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8209658.stm

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CYCLING

* Tour of Spain latest updates *
Results and standings from La Vuelta (from official website)
Full story:
http://www.lavuelta.com/index_in.html?e=4

* Armstrong announces squad debut *
Lance Armstrong's new cycling squad Team Radio Shack will make its debut at the 2010 Tour Down Under in January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8223660.stm

* Wiggins makes Tour of Britain bid *
Three-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will compete in next month's Tour of Britain but there will be no Great Britain team.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8218268.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* More rowing heroes set to return *
Great Britain will welcome back five Olympic medallists when the new rowing season begins and double gold medallist Steve Williams could still return.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/rowing/8229526.stm

* England stun Germans to win title *
England's men come from 3-2 down to beat world and Olympic champions Germany 5-3 and claim their first ever EuroHockey Nations crown.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8228522.stm

* England women secure Euro bronze *
England's women take bronze at the EuroHockey Nations Championships with a 2-1 win over Spain in Amstelveen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8228565.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Robbo Robson blog *
How are Robbo's Premier League predictions shaping up?
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/09/is_it_the_first_international.html

* Sport quotes of the week *
Lily Allen, Rafa Benitez and all your top football chants
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8220270.stm

* Ten to Tackle - Ashes special *
How much do you remember about England's win at The Oval?
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8226954.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Dragons v Ulster (Sun) *
Chris Henry looks likely to retain the Ulster captaincy for Sunday's Magners League opener against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ulster/8232206.stm

* Dungannon Swifts 1-2 Crusaders *
Crusaders go top of the Carling Premiership by beating Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8228674.stm

* Cork City 1-0 Cliftonville *
Joe Gamble's strike gives Cork City victory over Cliftonville in the Setanta Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8228667.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Rangers tie up Rothen loan deal *
Rangers complete the signing of left winger Jerome Rothen from Paris St Germain on a one-year loan deal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8231183.stm

* Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup *
Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/8231644.stm

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WALES

* Villa to net Collins from Hammers *
Aston Villa confirm they have agreed a fee, reported to be £5m, for West Ham defender James Collins.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/8232076.stm

* Swansea reject fresh Bodde offer *
Swansea City turn down a fresh bid from Wigan for their Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/8231863.stm

* Stoke sign Sunderland's Collins *
Stoke complete the signing of defender Danny Collins from Premier League rivals for £2.75m.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8231399.stm

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