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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Indonesia quake deaths pass 750 *
At least 770 people are now known to have died in the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8284208.stm

* Key Iran nuclear talks under way *
World powers begin talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, days after it was accused of hiding a second uranium plant.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8284360.stm

* Fossil finds extend human story *
An ancient ape-like creature that may be a direct ancestor to our species is described by researchers.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8285180.stm

* Communist China marks 60th year *
China celebrates six decades of Communist Party rule with a show of military might and a spectacular fireworks display.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8284087.stm

* 'Different' Afghan strategy urged *
Forces in Afghanistan will have to adopt a "dramatically different" strategy to ensure success, the top US general there says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8284996.stm

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AFRICA

* Somali Islamists clash over port *
Two Islamist groups, previously working together in Somalia, battle for control of the southern port of Kismayo.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8284258.stm

* Guinea leader warns of fresh coup *
Guinea's military leader says the army could mount a fresh coup if he were to step down after condemnation of the killing of protesters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8285526.stm

* BAE Systems faces bribery charges *
The Serious Fraud Office says it will ask the Attorney General to prosecute BAE Systems over bribery allegations.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8284073.stm

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AMERICAS

* Pacific tsunami rescue stepped up *
A major relief operation gathers pace after a Pacific tsunami killed at least 149 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8284060.stm

* US urges 'cyber hygiene' effort *
The US government urges all internet users to play their part in protecting the network from cyber attack.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8279867.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

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EUROPE

* Romanian government falls apart *
Romania's coalition government collapses after the Social Democrats resign over the sacking of a minister.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8284565.stm

* Spain arrests 74 over child porn *
Police in Spain arrest 74 people in what is being described as a major operation to combat child sex abuse.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8284939.stm

* UK dig finds Roman amphitheatre *
British archaeologists have unearthed an amphitheatre at an ancient port in Rome which may have played host to its emperors.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8283195.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Maliki launches pan-Iraqi bloc *
The party of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki unveils its new political bloc to contest January's general election.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8284437.stm

* Palestinian freed for Shalit film *
Israel frees the first of 20 female Palestinian prisoners in return for a "proof of life" video of a captured Israeli soldier.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8284724.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Taliban leader's brother 'killed' *
The brother of Pakistan's new Taliban leader is killed in a clash with security forces in the north-west, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8284376.stm

* Dinosaur eggs are found in India *
Geologists in southern India say they have found hundreds of dinosaur egg clusters which could be about 65 million years old.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8284695.stm

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UK

* Nursery worker admits sex abuse *
A Plymouth nursery worker and her two co-defendants plead guilty to a number of child sex abuse charges.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8284192.stm

* We'll fight to win, vows Harman *
Harriet Harman accuses the Conservatives of "arrogance" and says Labour will fight to win as she closes their conference.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8285053.stm

* Doctors 'forced' to allow suicide *
A woman who requested no treatment left doctors powerless to help when she swallowed anti-freeze, an inquest hears.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/norfolk/8284728.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Morgan is stepping down as leader *
First Minister Rhodri Morgan will be standing down as Labour's top man in Wales later this year after nearly a decade.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/wales_politics/8283538.stm

* UK considers Afghan troops boost *
No 10 says Gordon Brown is "open minded" about sending more troops to Afghanistan - but sets out conditions for an increase.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8283989.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* University 'complacency' warning *
Universities have been warned against "complacency" on standards, in a report urging greater transparency on maintaining quality.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8281405.stm

* Rush for loans by Scots students *
The student awards agency in Scotland takes on extra staff amid a rush of late applications for loans.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8284866.stm

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ENGLAND

* Cancer jab girl 'died of tumour' *
A girl who was vaccinated against cervical cancer died from a malignant tumour, an inquest hears.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/coventry_warwickshire/8284517.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* US firms 'wait for justice deal' *
US firms are poised to invest in Northern Ireland once a deal on justice and policing is agreed, Shaun Woodward says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8284045.stm

* 'Bank robbers' start new fashion *
Thieves are targeting second-hand clothing banks in organised raids, according to a leading charity.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8285269.stm

* NI Euro campaign figures released *
Almost £760,000 was spent by Northern Ireland parties and candidates during European election campaigning.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8285371.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Bid to block Trump buy-out fails *
Councillors refuse a call to rule out using compulsory purchase orders to move people from where Donald Trump plans his £1bn golf resort.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8283140.stm

* Police chief: 'too many' marches *
The chief constable of Strathclyde Police tells the force's management board his officers deal with "too many" parades.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8283102.stm

* Rail crossing crash victims named *
A couple in their 80s and a 66-year-old man are named as the victims of a collision between their car and a train.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8285063.stm

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WALES

* 'Nerves' ahead of hammer attack *
A woman says she awoke to find her partner behaving nervously before he allegedly tried to kill her and their unborn baby.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8285134.stm

* Golf course damaged vole habitat *
A country club owner is fined after he admits damaging the habitat of water voles while building a golf course.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8285240.stm

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BUSINESS

* Global economy expanding says IMF *
The global economy is expanding and financial conditions have improved significantly, says the International Monetary Fund.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8284217.stm

* US factory output confirms growth *
US manufacturing output grew in September for the second consecutive month, a new survey suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8285345.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Indian actor bailed in rape case *
A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) grants bail to Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja who is accused of raping his maid.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8284818.stm

* Travolta tells court about threat *
Actor John Travolta retakes the stand at a court case in the Bahamas, claiming a paramedic attempted to blackmail him.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8284390.stm

* Tate pulls nude child star image *
A nude photo of actress Brooke Shields aged 10 is removed from a Tate Modern exhibition following a police probe.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8284213.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Earthquakes weaken distant faults *
The major earthquake in Sumatra in 2004 may have weakened California's San Andreas fault 8,000km away.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8283873.stm

* Protein reveals how insects smell *
X-rays reveal the structure of a protein that shows the mechanism of insects' sense of smell, say scientists.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8282395.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* UK broadband 'not fit' for future *
A global study of broadband puts the UK 25th out of 66 countries in terms of the quality and reach of its broadband networks.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8282839.stm

* Complaints over Freeview retune *
Hundreds of people with Freeview say they are have lost some channels after having to retune their set-top boxes and TVs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8283452.stm

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HEALTH

* Cooling 'cuts baby brain damage' *
Babies starved of oxygen at birth have a much lower risk of brain damage if they are given mild hypothermia, research suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8283738.stm

* Pregnant smoking 'psychosis link' *
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, a study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8283723.stm

* Daily sweets 'linked to violence' *
Children who eat sweets and chocolate every day are more likely to be violent as adults, according to UK researchers.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8281147.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1962: Mississippi race riots over first black student *
Two people die and at least 75 are injured in rioting following the admission of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/october/1/newsid_2538000/2538169.stm

* 1985: Riots erupt in Toxteth and Peckham *
Police close off areas of Liverpool and London tonight after outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/october/1/newsid_2486000/2486315.stm

* 2005: Bombs rip through Bali restaurants *
At least 26 people die and more than 50 are injured as the Indonesian resort island of Bali is hit by bomb blasts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/october/1/newsid_4965000/4965712.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Alonso out to emulate Schumacher *
New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso says he would like to win multiple world titles for the team he will join in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8284248.stm

* 'Close race' for 2016 Games vote *
The hosts of the 2016 Olympics will be decided in an election ceremony on Friday, with Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo bidding for the Games.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/olympic_games/8282518.stm

* Pompey players given wages pledge *
Portsmouth's players have been assured they will be paid the wages they are owed on Friday, says manager Paul Hart.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8284936.stm

* England wait on Broad and Prior *
England will make late decisions on Stuart Broad and keeper Matt Prior before Friday's Champions Trophy semi-final with Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8284772.stm

* Toseland to return to Superbikes *
James Toseland will return to World Superbikes next year after losing his MotoGP ride with the Yamaha Tech 3 team to Ben Spies.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8283887.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Chelsea must improve - Ancelotti *
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side need to improve after a disappointing display in their Champions League win at Apoel Nicosia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8284125.stm

* Fox earns first Scotland call-up *
Celtic's English-born left-back Danny Fox is called up for Scotland's friendly in Japan on 10 October.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8284355.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* South Africa squad named *
South Africa coach Joel Santana suffered a media grilling on Thursday as he named his 20-man squad for forthcoming friendlies in both Norway and Iceland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8284580.stm

* Salifou's World Cup target *
Togo's Moustapha Salifou insists his country is still aiming for the World Cup, rather than the Africa Cup of Nations, as the 2010 qualifiers approach a nail biting conclusion.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8285128.stm

* Adebayor to learn fate at hearing *
Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor will learn his fate over a charge of improper conduct at a Football Association hearing on Thursday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/8263504.stm

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CRICKET

* Kiwis prepare for Pakistan semi *
New Zealand have injury replacement Iain O'Brien available for Saturday's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8285114.stm

* Hussey drafted into Aussie squad *
Australia call batsman David Hussey into their ICC Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for injured vice-captain Michael Clarke.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/australia/8280183.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Cheating not widespread, says RFU *
A task group set up in response to recent scandals finds no evidence of widespread cheating in the English game.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/english/8283423.stm

* Quins consider Richards successor *
Harlequins chief executive Mark Evans says the club are stepping up their hunt for a new director of rugby.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/harlequins/8281351.stm

* Blues consider back-row recruit *
Cardiff Blues are looking at back-row options after losing Xavier Rush and Maama Molitika for the start of the Heineken Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8280825.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Irish pair make switch to England *
Warrington duo Ben Harrison and Chris Bridge switch their allegiance from Ireland to England after being drafted into the training squad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8284585.stm

* Sa dropped from New Zealand squad *
The World Cup winners stand down Setaimata Sa ahead of the Nations squad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8285259.stm

* Featherstone capture young trio *
Featherstone Rovers complete the triple signing of young trio Chris Parker, Nat Brown and Danny Naughton.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8285229.stm

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TENNIS

* Sharapova and Jankovic into semis *
Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic remain on course to meet in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8284769.stm

* Nadal recovers for Beijing return *
Rafael Nadal will return to action at next week's China Open after recovering from a stomach injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8284181.stm

* Injured Murray out of Japan Open *
British number one Andy Murray pulls out of next week's Japan Open in Tokyo with an ongoing wrist injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8268167.stm

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GOLF

* Montgomerie marks Ryder countdown *
Europe captain Colin Montgomerie says the hard work starts now with just a year to go until the Ryder Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8282562.stm

* Dunhill Links leaderboard *
Latest positions from the latest European Tour event at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/golf/7339218.stm

* McIlroy considers US Tour switch *
Rory McIlroy is contemplating playing most of his golf next season on the US PGA Tour.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8283704.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Zanardi aims for Paralympic place *
Ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is aiming for a place on the Italian cycling team at the 2012 London Paralympics.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/disability_sport/8249435.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

* Holyfield queries Haye experience *
Evander Holyfield questions David Haye's heavyweight credentials ahead of the Londoner's bout against WBA champion Nikolay Valuev in November.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8283695.stm

* Froch keen to bolster reputation *
WBC super-middleweight champion Carl Froch says he'll knock out American Andre Dirrell in October and win the 'Super Six' series to seal his status as one of the best boxers in the world.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8283781.stm

* Saunders suffers injury setback *
Top British amateur Bradley Saunders is set to be out for six weeks after breaking his right thumb in a fall.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8280570.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Radcliffe set to race in New York *
Britain's Paula Radcliffe plans to compete in her first 26-mile event for a year by defending her New York City Marathon title in November.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8284127.stm

* Ennis's coach gains national role *
Toni Minichiello is appointed as UK Athletics national coach for combined events after guiding Jessica Ennis to the world heptathlon title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8283375.stm

* Illness ends Pechonkina's career *
Russian Yulia Pechonkina, the current 400m hurdles world record holder, is to retire from athletics after suffering three years of health problems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8279441.stm

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SNOOKER

* O'Sullivan questions Higgins haul *
Ronnie O'Sullivan says John Higgins is so talented he should have won more titles, ahead of the Grand Prix in Glasgow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8282533.stm

* Rookie Joyce faces Higgins test *
Qualifier Mark Joyce is drawn against defending champion John Higgins in the first round of the Grand Prix.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8275690.stm

* O'Sullivan seals Shanghai Masters *
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats home favourite Liang Wenbo to win the Shanghai Masters tournament.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8253375.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Two more added to field for Arc *
Stacelita and the well-fancied Cavalryman are added to the field for Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at a cost of 100,000 euros.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8280646.stm

* Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter *
Follow the latest news from the BBC's horse racing correspondent (external site)
Full story:
http://twitter.com/CorneliusRacing

* Latest racing results *
All the action updated through the day
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/uk_results/default.stm

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CYCLING

* Cavendish misses Paris-Tours race *
Mark Cavendish pulls out of the Paris-Tours road sprint classic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8283985.stm

* Armitstead signs for Cervelo team *
Lizzie Armitstead signs a two-year deal to join GB team-mate Emma Pooley at the Cervelo Test Team.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8281535.stm

* Great Britain expect road success *
British Cycling boss David Brailsford insists GB will challenge for a world road title in the next two years despite missing out on medals this week.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8278339.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* GB 'unaffected' by coach's US job *
Great Britain officials insist coach Chris Finch's new job in the US will not impact on his position.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/basketball/8282738.stm

* GB coach agrees Greek club deal *
Britain's men's coach Harry Brokking signs a two-year deal at Greek A League club Iraklis to help the British Volleyball Federation's finances.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/volleyball/8282872.stm

* Report - Sliding to Olympic success *
BBC Sport's Joe Wilson meets up with the Great Britain Skeleton squad at their training base in Bath, as they begin their "slide" to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/8285101.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Sport quotes of the week *
Ancelotti's talking Italian, Wenger's talking pubs, plus top chants
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8278564.stm

* Sports Personality of the Year quiz *
How much can you remember about the month of January?
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tv_and_radio/sports_personality_of_the_year/8275606.stm

* Robbo Robson blog *
The Tees Mouth salutes Wenger after his 'pub education' revelations
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/09/winners_and_boozers.html

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* United appeal racial abuse fine *
Ballymena United are to challenge the Irish FA's decision to fine them over fans directing racial abuse at Dungannon's player Alvin Rouse.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8284278.stm

* McCourt handed N Ireland call-up *
Celtic's Pat McCourt wins a call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for the final World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8280252.stm

* Derry City 0-1 Bohemians *
Derry City go down 1-0 to Bohemians in Tuesday night's League of Ireland Premier Division game at the Brandywell.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8279177.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Rapid take swipe at 1984 claims *
Talk of Rapid Vienna's controversial 1984 win over Celtic is getting on coach Peter Pacult's nerves ahead of their Europa League tie.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8283979.stm

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* James warns Glamorgan on Maynard *
Former captain Steve James says it would be a huge loss if Glamorgan split with director of cricket Matthew Maynard.
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* Ferguson heaps praise on Giggs *
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson gives more details about Michael Owen's groin injury and says Ryan Giggs shows "youthfulness" as his side beat Wolfsburg 2-1.
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