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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* SA vows to treat babies with HIV *
All South African babies testing HIV-positive will be treated, in a major change of policy announced by Jacob Zuma.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8388178.stm

* US police 'kill shooting suspect' *
A lone policeman on a Seattle street shot dead the man accused of killing four police officers at the weekend, police say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8388396.stm

* Windows 7 faces 'screen of death' *
Microsoft confirms that it is investigating a problem that affects Windows 7 users described as the "black screen of death".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8388253.stm

* US 'adds 30,000 to Afghan troops' *
President Barack Obama is to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan within six months, US officials have said.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8388939.stm

* Swiss minaret ban 'security risk' *
A decision by Swiss voters to ban the construction of minarets poses a risk to Switzerland's security, its foreign minister says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/in_depth/8388793.stm

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AFRICA

* Italy receives Guantanamo inmates *
Two Tunisian inmates of the US prison camp at Guantanamo Bay arrive in Italy, where they face prosecution.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8388113.stm

* SA probes girl's leg amputation *
South African health authorities investigate how a two-year-old girl who burnt her arms had her legs amputated instead.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8388030.stm

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AMERICAS

* 'Spam gang' leader gets $15m fine *
Spammers responsible for billions of e-mails marketing prescription drugs are fined more than $15m by a US court.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8388737.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* New head for Australia opposition *
Australia's opposition elects climate change sceptic Tony Abbott as leader, dealing a blow to plans for a carbon trading law.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8387653.stm

* Philippine boxer to contest poll *
Boxer Manny Pacquiao submits his candidacy to fight for a seat in congress in the 2010 Philippine elections.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8388919.stm

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EUROPE

* Kosovo and Serbia in court battle *
Serbia and Kosovo argue over the latter's independence claim in front of the International Court of Justice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8387631.stm

* Lacroix to end clothes designing *
Luxury brand Christian Lacroix is to cut most of its staff and close its main clothing design unit after a restructuring plan is approved.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8388837.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Iran issues warning over UK crew *
An Iran official says "serious" measures could be taken against a detained British crew, as families express concern.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8387740.stm

* Iranian doctor 'was poisoned' *
The doctor who treated opposition supporters in custody at an Iranian jail was poisoned according to Iranian officials.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8388728.stm

* Saudi flood death inquiry ordered *
Saudi Arabia has ordered an inquiry into flash floods that killed more than 100 people, the state news agency reports.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8388084.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* S Lanka displaced leaving camps *
Sri Lanka opens up camps holding people detained since the army's victory over Tamil Tiger rebels earlier this year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8387537.stm

* Bhopal site 'not leaking toxins' *
Indian officials dismiss claims that the site of the world's worst industrial disaster at Bhopal is still leaking dangerous toxins.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8388355.stm

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UK

* Fatal attack dog 'illegal breed' *
A dog that killed a four-year-old boy at a house in Liverpool was a banned "pit bull terrier type" breed, police confirm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/8389013.stm

* 'Superlorry' grounded by police *
A new 25-metre superlorry is grounded by police in Lincolnshire after it is deemed to be "unlawful" for roads.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/lincolnshire/8388420.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Cameron attacks health and safety *
Conservative leader David Cameron calls for an end to the UK's "over-the-top" health and safety culture.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8388025.stm

* Planning for post-war Iraq 'dire' *
There was a "dire" lack of US planning for what would happen after the invasion of Iraq, a Foreign Office official says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8388091.stm

* New Labour leader to be unveiled *
The result of the Welsh Labour leadership contest between Carwyn Jones, Edwina Hart and Huw Lewis is to be announced.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/wales_politics/8386100.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* English and maths results decline *
The latest primary school league tables for England, based on children's Sats results, have been published.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8389029.stm

* Schools cash nets two extra GCSEs *
Statisticians say billions of pounds of education spending has produced an average increase of two GCSEs per pupil at grade C since 1996.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8388513.stm

* 'One in four people' in education *
More than one in four of England's entire population is now in education or training - with questions raised about the cost.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8353257.stm

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ENGLAND

* Cyprus death crash two extradited *
Two men who were passengers in a car which hit and killed a teenager in Cyprus are being extradited to the island.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/essex/8387739.stm

* Parking on private land is banned *
A doctor loses a court battle over parking tickets issued on his own land - when a judge rules he only owns the subsoil.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8388077.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* IRA mother condemns dissidents *
The mother of two IRA men killed by the SAS calls on dissidents to turn away from violence after she is forced from her home.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8389025.stm

* Tesco 'biggest shop' plan refused *
Plans to build Ireland's largest Tesco store just outside Banbridge are rejected for a second time by planners.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8387598.stm

* 50% rise in new HIV cases in year *
The number of new cases of HIV in Northern Ireland rose by more than 50% in 2008, compared to the previous year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8388528.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Scots education secretary demoted *
Scotland's under-fire education secretary, Fiona Hyslop, has been demoted, the government announces.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8388141.stm

* Celtic opposes Israeli match demo *
Celtic opposes calls from the STUC for its fans to wave Palestinian flags at a match with Israeli team Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8388962.stm

* Rescuer's hoax a 'stupid mistake' *
A court is told that a member of an independent rescue group sparked a search after claiming a friend had fallen into the sea.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8340147.stm

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WALES

* Victim 'told killer I love you' *
A man who stabbed his former partner to death tells a murder jury that she told him she loved him as he killed her.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8388796.stm

* Falls deaths 'tragic accidents' *
Drink and drugs may have been a factor when a man fell at a waterfall, killing him and his daughter, says a coroner.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8388242.stm

* Prince's tribute to Welsh Guards *
The Prince of Wales tells soldiers of the Welsh Guards of his "enormous pride" in their work after their tour of Afghanistan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8387162.stm

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BUSINESS

* UAE tries to reassure investors *
The UAE president praises Dubai's leader, but the region's markets suffer sharp falls for the second day running.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8387710.stm

* Bank of Japan tries new stimulus *
The Bank of Japan announces new measures to boost the economy after holding an emergency meeting.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8387754.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Doherty sorry for 'Nazi' anthem *
Pete Doherty apologises after being asked to leave a German stage for singing a verse of the German anthem with Nazi connotations.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8387855.stm

* Bono: U2 'humbled' to play Glasto *
Bono says U2 are "delighted and humbled" to be headlining at next year's Glastonbury Festival over its 40th anniversary weekend.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8387265.stm

* Frasier star lands Broadway lead *
Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer is to star in a Broadway production of the musical La Cage aux Folles next spring.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8387858.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Antarctic to feed major sea rise *
Melting Antarctic ice is likely to contribute to a sea level rise of about 1.4m by 2100, says a major review of climate change on the continent.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8387137.stm

* Space station crew back on Earth *
A Soyuz capsule returns to Earth, ending a six-month mission to the space station for its three crew members.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8388161.stm

* Solar panel costs 'set to fall' *
The cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected according to new research.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8386460.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Leaked IT cost cuts 'unambitious' *
A leaked five year plan to save billions through better use of IT is attacked as complacent by the Conservatives.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8387972.stm

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HEALTH

* Skunk 'riskier type of cannabis' *
People who smoke the skunk form of cannabis are more at risk of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia, experts suggest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8386344.stm

* Grey hair 'not caused by stress' *
A woman's genes are much more likely than lifestyle factors such as stress or diet to cause greying hair, a study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8386476.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1955: Black woman challenges race law *
A black woman is arrested by police in Montgomery, Alabama, after refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white person.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/1/newsid_4398000/4398912.stm

* 1942: Beveridge lays welfare foundations *
The British Government unveils plans for a welfare state offering care to all from the cradle to the grave.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/1/newsid_4696000/4696207.stm

* 1990: Tunnel links UK and Europe *
Britain and France are joined for the first time in thousands of years as the last wall of rock separating two halves of the Channel Tunnel is removed.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/1/newsid_2516000/2516473.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Republic World Cup plea rejected *
Fifa says it will not create an extra 33rd place at the World Cup finals for the Republic of Ireland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8388671.stm

* Messi named top European player *
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi wins the prestigious European Footballer of the Year award.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8387679.stm

* Woods pulls out of own tournament *
Tiger Woods withdraws from this week's Chevron World Challenge, a tournament he has hosted for the past nine years, because of injuries sustained in a car crash.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8387553.stm

* Drogba hopes for kind 2010 draw *
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba wants the Elephants to avoid Brazil and England in Friday's World Cup draw in Cape Town.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8388235.stm

* Bond ruled out of Pakistan series *
Injury-prone New Zealand bowler Shane Bond misses the final two Tests against Pakistan due to an abdominal tear.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8388446.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Man City boss defends agent fees *
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes defends the large sum of money the club has spent on agents over the past 12 months.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/8388958.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Stars lined up for World Cup draw *
South African Oscar winner Charlize Theron will be among the star-studded cast attending Friday's World Cup draw.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8388354.stm

* Voting opens for BBC player award *
The shortlist for the 2009 BBC African Footballer of the Year is announced - vote now for your choice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8385054.stm

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CRICKET

* Sussex fury at Hamilton-Brown bid *
Sussex chairman Jim May describes Surrey's formal approach for Rory Hamilton-Brown as "unwelcome".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/sussex/8388318.stm

* Aussies & Windies hit by injuries *
West Indies paceman Jerome Taylor misses the rest of the tour to Australia, while the hosts call in Clinton McKay for Ben Hilfenhaus.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8386041.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Jenkins challenge for Wales flops *
Gethin Jenkins tells his Wales team-mates to take out their Australia frustrations on the Six Nations next year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8387541.stm

* Halfpenny fit for Baa-Baas clash *
Leigh Halfpenny is declared fit for the Barbarians' clash with New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday after recovering from a dead leg.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8374059.stm

* Sexton hit by broken fingers blow *
Jonathan Sexton will miss Leinster's Heineken Cup games against the Scarlets after sustaining two broken fingers in Ireland's win over South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/irish/8387925.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Harlequins urged to boost crowds *
The Rugby Football League calls on Harlequins to make more effort to attract crowds to the Twickenham Stoop.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/london/8388266.stm

* Wigan give Radlinski deputy role *
Wigan give ex-Great Britain star Kris Radlinski a new role as right-hand man to coach Michael Maguire.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/wigan/8388268.stm

* Crusaders face £60,000 visa fine *
The Crusaders could be fined £60,000 over the visa irregularities that led to six of their players being deported by the UK Borders Agency.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/8387248.stm

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TENNIS

* Serena given fine & suspended ban *
Serena Williams is fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her verbal tirade at a line judge at Flushing Meadows.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8363873.stm

* Davydenko thrilled to join greats *
Nikolay Davdenko was delighted to see his name alongside the greats who have won the season-ending tournament.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8385486.stm

* Bryan twins finish season on high *
Mike and Bob Bryan win the season-ending World Tour Finals title, and with it claim the year-end doubles number one ranking.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8385368.stm

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GOLF

* Woods hits out at 'false rumours' *
Tiger Woods hits out at "unfounded rumours" circulating since he was involved in a car accident early on Friday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8385492.stm

* Italy edge to World Cup victory *
Edoardo and Francesco Molinari hold off Ireland and Sweden on a tense final day to secure Italy's first victory in the World Cup of Golf in China.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8384911.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Manor set for Virgin rebranding *
Manor GP are set to be rebranded as Virgin Racing for the new Formula 1 season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8387634.stm

* New date for Silverstone MotoGP *
The 2010 British MotoGP at Silverstone is put back two weeks and will now be staged on Sunday, 20 June.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8352521.stm

* Loeb secures sixth title in a row *
France's Sebastien Loeb claims a record sixth successive world rally title with victory at the Rally GB.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/world_rally/8324857.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

* Mitchell relishes Prescott battle *
Kevin Mitchell is relishing the chance to take on Amir Khan's former conqueror Breidis Prescott so he can step out of the Bolton fighter's shadow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8375245.stm

* Khan set for first title defence *
Amir Khan says his punishing 60-second defeat by Breidis Prescott last year has made him a better fighter.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8385330.stm

* Jaksi up for Maccarinelli return *
Former world champion Enzo Maccarinelli will face Hungary's Krisztian Jaksi on the Amir Khan undercard on Saturday in Newcastle.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8370649.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Jones planning basketball return *
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones is in basketball training with a view to playing in the women's NBA.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8387893.stm

* Radcliffe plans child before 2012 *
Paula Radcliffe says she hopes to have a second child before the 2012 Olympics, but insists she will still be targeting a gold medal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8382632.stm

* Coe eyes 2012 stadium for Worlds *
Lord Coe has hinted that UK Athletics may use London's 2012 Olympic stadium as its centre-piece for a bid to host the 2015 World Athletics Championships.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8382514.stm

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SNOOKER

* Davis books UK clash with Hendry *
Steve Davis will play Stephen Hendry in the UK Championship first round after coming through qualifying, while Matthew Stevens will face Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8387638.stm

* Snooker world tour plan unveiled *
Snooker's governing body has announced plans to introduce an international circuit, featuring 15 ranking tournaments, from 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8380557.stm

* UK Championship gets Pukka deal *
This year's UK Championship will be sponsored by Leicester-based food manufacturer Pukka Pies.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8356164.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Big Zeb poised for Sandown fight *
Big Zeb will be aiming to capitalise on Master Minded's absence at Saturday's Keith Prowse Hospitality Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8387242.stm

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

* Disabled jockey makes flat debut *
A teenager who was born with one ear has won a year-long battle for a racing licence and made his debut at Wolverhampton on Monday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8385369.stm

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CYCLING

* Contador will remain with Astana *
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador confirms he will stay with the Astana team until the end of 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8369558.stm

* Cyclist Storey aims to double up *
Manchester's Paralympic cycling champion Sarah Storey says she wants to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics at London 2012.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8382679.stm

* McEwen targets Australia comeback *
Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen plans to make his professional comeback at the Tour Down Under in January following serious injury.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8380080.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* England beaten again by Australia *
England lose their second match in the Champions Trophy as a 24-year run without a victory against Australia continues.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8386846.stm

* GB medal hopes head skating squad *
Medal hopes Sinead and John Kerr head the largest British Winter Olympic figure skating team since 1994.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/8386506.stm

* Injured skier Kucera misses Games *
Canadian skier John Kucera, rated as one of his country's top medal hopes at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, is out of the Games after breaking his leg.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/8385555.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Review of the week *
Neville gets frosty about fridges, Becks has a blast and Spurs hammer nine
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/11/review_of_the_week_47.html

* Robbo Robson blog *
"Is a groundshare the answer for Liverpool and Everton?"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/11/the_miseryside_derby.html

* Sport quotes of the week *
Keano's rant, Defoe's lucky boots and all your top chants
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/11/quotes_of_the_week_3.html

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Republic ask for extra Cup place *
The Republic of Ireland ask Fifa for an extra place in the 2010 World Cup finals following the handball by Thierry Henry in the play-off against France.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8386207.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Former Scotland bowler Butt dies *
Former Scotland left-arm seamer Asim Butt has died at the age of 42 during a visit to Lahore.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/scotland/8387822.stm

* SPL in 90 seconds *
Jonathan Sutherland takes you on a quick tour of the weekend's Scottish Premier League action.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/scotland/8387045.stm

* Di Resta aiming to take F1 chance *
Scottish driver Paul di Resta is vying to become Force India's test driver next season in Formula 1.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8388463.stm

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* Ospreys fill Henson gap - Holley *
Ospreys coach Sean Holley says a fit Gavin Henson would be an asset but James Hook and Andrew Bishop have stepped up.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ospreys/8388414.stm

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