newsletter archive: Sunday, February 1, 2009

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Israel vows tough rocket response *
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert vows a "disproportionate" response as at least two rockets hit Israel from Gaza.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7863500.stm

* Scores killed in Kenya oil fire *
At least 111 people are killed in Kenya as they try to take spilled fuel from an overturned tanker which caught fire.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7863294.stm

* Russian Church enthrones leader *
Metropolitan Kirill has been enthroned as the new Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church at a ceremony in Moscow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7863385.stm

* Colombia hostages 'to be freed' *
A humanitarian mission flies to the Colombian jungle ahead of the expected release of four hostages held by Farc rebels.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7863811.stm

* S Lanka army to 'free' civilians *
The Sri Lankan military says it will move against Tamil Tiger rebels to "liberate" thousands of civilians trapped behind lines.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7863538.stm

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AFRICA

* Islamist elected Somali president *
Somali members of parliament elect moderate Islamist leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed as their new president.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/7860295.stm

* Obama half-brother on drug charge *
The Kenyan half-brother of US President Barack Obama is arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana, reports say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/in_depth/7862691.stm

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AMERICAS

* Obama praises peaceful Iraq polls *
US President Barack Obama says a largely peaceful Iraq vote for new provincial councils is "an important step forward".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7863342.stm

* Synagogue desecrated in Venezuela *
An armed gang ransacks a synagogue in Venezuela, and demands that Jews be expelled from the country.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/7863356.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* Australia battles with bushfires *
Firefighters struggle to contain bushfires in the Australian state of Victoria, following a record-breaking heatwave.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7863622.stm

* Chinese PM greeted by protesters *
Police move in as a number of pro-Tibetan protesters try to approach Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao near the London Embassy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/7863613.stm

* China birth defects 'up sharply' *
Pollution in China has caused an alarming rise in the number of babies with birth defects, a senior official says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7863290.stm

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EUROPE

* Thousands protest across Russia *
Thousands of people rally across Russia, demanding the government resign over growing economic problems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/7862370.stm

* Glaxo 'to cut thousands of jobs' *
Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline is set to announce thousands of job cuts as it faces increasing competition, reports suggest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/7863528.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Surge in voting by Iraqi Sunnis *
Iraqi Sunnis turned out in large numbers to vote in provincial elections, after boycotting a previous poll, figures show.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7863529.stm

* Egypt 'to monitor Gaza tunnels' *
Egypt says it is installing cameras and sensors along the Gaza border to try to stop arms smuggling by militants.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7862919.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Mumbai 'not planned in Pakistan' *
Pakistan's report on the Mumbai attacks will show they were not planned there or in the UK, a top envoy says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/7859865.stm

* Slumdog Oscar favourite after win *
Danny Boyle takes the Directors Guild of America's top prize for Slumdog Millionaire - a key indicator of Oscar success.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7863499.stm

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UK NEWS

* Peers face expulsion over sleaze *
Peers guilty of a criminal offence or rule breach could be kicked out of the Lords, under plans being considered by the government.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7863509.stm

* Brown criticises wildcat strikes *
Gordon Brown says unofficial strikes over the use of foreign workers are "not the right thing to do" and are indefensible.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7863316.stm

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UK POLITICS

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UK EDUCATION

* Children's lives 'harder today' *
The lives of British children are more difficult now than they were in the past, a large-scale report into childhood claims.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/7863343.stm

* Balls pushes ahead with academies *
The Schools Secretary Ed Balls says he will resist calls to slow the pace of the academy programme.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7860455.stm

* 'Reluctance' to identify gifted *
Many state schools are unwilling to identify gifted and talented pupils for fear of being seen as "elitist", a report says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7860319.stm

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ENGLAND

* Two more held over father murder *
Police arrest two more men in connection with the murder of a father at a bus stop in south London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7863545.stm

* Britain set for heavy snowstorms *
Heavy snowfall is predicted to hit much of eastern England on Sunday night, reaching western England and Wales on Monday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/7863374.stm

* Shot Briton's family 'gets £1.5m' *
The family of a British cameraman shot dead in Gaza in 2003 have accepted a reported £1.5m payout from Israel.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7863828.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Unionists 'dishonest' on report *
Some senior unionists have been "a bit dishonest" in their views of a report on the legacy of the Troubles, one of the authors of the report says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7863686.stm

* McIlroy wins first title in Dubai *
Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy claims his maiden professional title with victory at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7863516.stm

* Two accused of 1991 double murder *
A 50-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman are charged with murdering a man and a woman in Castlerock in 1991.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7860053.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Three men die as car hits house *
All the occupants of a Ford Mondeo are killed after it crashes into a house in Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7863331.stm

* Man charged over 1994 car death *
A 49-year-old man is charged more than 14 years after the death of a woman in a car crash in Aberdeenshire.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7863836.stm

* Female climber dies in 200m fall *
A female hillwalker has died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after she fell about 200m onto rough ground in the Cairngorms.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7863543.stm

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WALES

* Concern over force's caution rate *
An MP wants to meet a police chief of a force where the caution rate for offenders is the highest in England and Wales.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7862633.stm

* Wildcat strikes 'wrong reaction' *
The Liberal Democrat's treasury spokesman condemns the strikes which have spread across the UK from a Lincolnshire oil refinery.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7863625.stm

* Prince hails new hall a 'triumph' *
Prince Charles gives an enthusiastic welcome to a new concert hall for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Cardiff.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/7863498.stm

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BUSINESS

* Davos finds no answers to crisis *
The World Economic Forum of business and political leaders has ended with a call to rebuild the global economic system.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/davos/7863684.stm

* Crisis may 'spark social unrest' *
Europe faces a risk of more social unrest unless measures are taken to tackle the economic crisis, France's finance minister says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/davos/7862679.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Spears obtains ex-boyfriend ban *
Britney Spears wins a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and one-time manager Sam Lutfi.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7863700.stm

* Jade lands UK's Eurovision place *
Jade Ewen is chosen to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's Eurovision Song Contest entry for the UK in Moscow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/7862824.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Acid oceans 'need urgent action' *
Marine ecosystems risk being severely damaged by ocean acidification unless there are dramatic cuts in CO2 levels, warn scientists.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/7860350.stm

* MS stem-cell treatment 'success' *
Stem-cell transplants may control and even reverse multiple sclerosis symptoms if done early in the disease, a study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7858559.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Cybercrime threat rising sharply *
The threat of cybercrime is rising rapidly and attacks can threaten whole economies, warn experts at the World Economic Forum.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/davos/7862549.stm

* 'Human error' hits Google search *
Google says a "human error" left users temporarily being told that all search results were potentially harmful.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/7862840.stm

* Mixed reaction to digital plans *
Official plans to prepare the UK's digital infrastructure for the future need fleshing out, say experts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/7858946.stm

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HEALTH

* Cancer protection secret revealed *
Scientists claim to have discovered a missing link in the way cells protect themselves against cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7861474.stm

* Dubai tests for Legionnaires link *
A five-star hotel in Dubai tests for Legionnaires' Disease after three guests contract the illness, with one them dying.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/7863810.stm

* Cold and flu 'can affect driving' *
Having a bad cold or the flu can have a detrimental affect on a driver's responses, an insurance firm has claimed.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/7858623.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 2003: Columbia shuttle disintegrates killing seven *
Seven astronauts die as Columbia breaks up on re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere leaving Nasa and the world in a state of shock and disbelief.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/1/newsid_3416000/3416589.stm

* 1979: Exiled Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran *
Religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini makes a triumphant return to Iran after 14 years in exile.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/1/newsid_2521000/2521003.stm

* 1953: Violent storms claim hundreds of lives *
Violent storms wreak havoc up and down the East coast of Britain claiming hundreds of lives.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/february/1/newsid_3749000/3749771.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Nadal beats Federer in epic final *
Rafael Nadal produces a display of incredible defiance to defeat Roger Federer and win his first Australian Open title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7862452.stm

* Live text - Premier League *
Liverpool host second-placed Chelsea after Newcastle hit back to earn a draw against north-east rivals Sunderland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7863227.stm

* Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland *
Shola Ameobi's penalty rescues a point for Newcastle following an enthralling end-to-end Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7856393.stm

* Inverness CT 0-0 Celtic *
Terry Butcher's Inverness end their run of defeats as they hold Scottish Premier League leaders Celtic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/7859031.stm

* Champions Trophy to get new venue *
The International Cricket Council confirms this year's Champions Trophy will not take place in Pakistan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/7863445.stm

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FOOTBALL

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Ghana win African Youth Champs *
The Black Satellites beat Cameroon 2-0 to win their third African Youth Championship title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7862970.stm

* Young Africans demolish Mirontsy *
Young Africans demolish Etoile d'Or Mirontsy 8-1 in the first round, first-leg tie of the Champions League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7863213.stm

* GTV goes into liquidation *
Pay-tv broadcaster which showed the English Premier League and supported several African leagues falls victim to the financial crisis.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7861860.stm

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CRICKET

* Result U-turn for 2006 Oval Test *
The result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan is changed back to an England win.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/7863464.stm

* Kiwis snatch win in Perth opener *
Ross Taylor is New Zealand's hero as they win the first game of their one-day series with Australia in Perth by two wickets.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/7862638.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Wales confident of Jones fitness *
Team manager Alan Phillips says Wales should be fully fit for their Six Nations opener in Scotland, including wing Mark Jones.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/7831652.stm

* Gloucester 23-21 London Irish *
Gloucester top the Premership after a superb second-half turnaround against rivals London Irish.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/english/7854019.stm

* Ruddock rates Peel as Wales' best *
Dwayne Peel receives the backing of ex-Wales boss Mike Ruddock following his late call-up to Warren Gatland's squad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/7863731.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* England were 'divided' - Senior *
Veteran Leeds centre Keith Senior believes a "big divide" hampered England's efforts at last year's World Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/7863803.stm

* Peacock calls for fixture review *
England captain Jamie Peacock renews calls for a longer pre-season and a reduction in the number of matches for international players.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/leeds/7862764.stm

* Visa clearance boosts Crusaders *
Celtic Crusaders' eight absent players are granted visas and will be available for their season opener at Leeds Rhinos.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/7839695.stm

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TENNIS

* Video replay - Nadal v Federer *
Watch a replay of Rafael Nadal's epic victory over Roger Federer in the Australian Open final (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7829007.stm

* Federer v Nadal as it happened *
World number one Rafael Nadal claims the Australian Open title with an epic five-set win over Roger Federer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7863434.stm

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GOLF

* Monty seeks advice from Ferguson *
Colin Montgomerie wants to tap into Sir Alex Ferguson's knowledge to help him captain Europe in the 2010 Ryder Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7863583.stm

* FBR Open leaderboard *
Leading scores from this week's PGA Tour event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/golf/live_scores/6680943.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* F1 mourns ex-McLaren boss Mayer *
Former McLaren boss Teddy Mayer, who guided James Hunt to his world Formula One championship win in 1976, dies at the age of 73.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7863736.stm

* Rally Ireland latest (wrc.com) *
The World Rally Championship is in Ireland for the beginning of the 2009 season.
Full story:
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=405&season=2009&rally_id=IE

* Loeb in control in Rally Ireland *
Sebastian Loeb holds a commanding lead after Saturday's stages in a wet and windy Rally Ireland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/world_rally/7862742.stm

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FORMULA ONE

* McLaren & Ferrari in united front *
Former bitter rivals McLaren and Ferrari are now "working extremely closely together" as teams increasingly seek to present a united front to F1's rulers.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7860648.stm

* Honda 'optimistic' on race future *
Honda's Formula One team play down talk of an end-of-month deadline for their survival and insist they are continuing to work in preparation for the new season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7853759.stm

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BOXING

* Brook retains belt against Elwell *
British welterweight champion Kell Brook stops Stuart Elwell in the second round to retain his title in Bethnal Green.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7862194.stm

* Dominant Urango secures IBF crown *
Colombian Juan Urango claims the vacant IBF light-welterweight title with a unanimous points decision over Canadian Herman Ngoudjo in Montreal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7862383.stm

* Boxing mourns ex-champ Johansson *
Ingemar Johansson, the man who stunned the boxing world by knocking out Floyd Patterson to win the world heavyweight title in 1959, dies aged 76.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/7862330.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Farah breaks 3000m indoor record *
Mo Farah smashes John Mayock's British indoor record in the men's 3000m after a stunning victory at the Aviva International in Glasgow on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7862762.stm

* Chambers triumphs in Birmingham *
Disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers runs a stunning personal best on his way to 60m success at the Birmingham Games.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7860846.stm

* Campbell clinches title hat-trick *
Former Commonwealth Games triathlete Brian Campbell wins his third successive Northern Ireland Cross County title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/7862966.stm

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SNOOKER

* O'Sullivan reclaims Masters crown *
Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his fourth Masters title with a 10-8 win over defending champion Mark Selby in a thrilling final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7836644.stm

* Highlights - O'Sullivan wins epic Masters final *
Watch the tense closing stages of the 2009 Masters final between Ronnie O'Sullivan and defending champion Mark Selby.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7836762.stm

* No China trip for Davis & Doherty *
Veterans Steve Davis and Ken Doherty fail to qualify for the China Open after suffering heavy defeats.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/7849046.stm

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HORSE RACING

* McCoy fails to record 3,000th win *
Tony McCoy has failed in his attempt to secure his 3,000th winner after coming second and fifth in his two rides on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7855619.stm

* Great Leighs forced to axe staff *
Administrators running Great Leighs race course make 17 staff redundant.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7861801.stm

* Denman leads Grand National field *
Last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman is among the 123 entries for this year's Aintree Grand National.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/7856143.stm

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CYCLING

* Wiggins claims Qatar time-trial *
Britain's Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has the leader's jersey after winning the first stage of the Tour of Qatar.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7863763.stm

* Armstrong upbeat after comeback *
Lance Armstrong finishes 29th in the final standings in his competitive comeback in the Tour Down Under.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7849689.stm

* Reade aims for two golds in London *
BMX star Shanaze Reade has no regrets over the tactics that saw her miss out on an Olympic medal, and says she is aiming for gold on the track in 2012
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7847355.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* Steelers favourites in Super Bowl *
Pittsburgh are favoured to win a sixth Super Bowl against Arizona, who are in the NFL's big game for the first time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/american_football/7860759.stm

* Treble glory for British sailors *
British sailors earn a golden treble at the Olympic Classes Regatta in Miami.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/7863805.stm

* Telefonica Blue wins Volvo stage *
Bouwe Bekking's boat Telefonica Blue wins the fourth stage of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/7858356.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Robbo blog *
"Cahill's so good he almost makes Everton worth watching"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/01/hail_the_winter_workhorses.html

* Ten to tackle *
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/7859078.stm

* Sport quotes of the week *
'Crazy' talk from Benitez, Ponting's win-win situation and all your top chants
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/7851001.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Wright not going for Glenavon job *
Former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Tommy Wright rules himself out of the running to be the new Glenavon boss.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/7862436.stm

* Three Premiership games postponed *
Saturday's Premiership fixtures at Glentoran, Newry and Dungannon are off because of waterlogged pitches.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/7862477.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Berra on brink of Wolves switch *
Hearts defender Christophe Berra is on the verge of signing for Wolves after the clubs agree a transfer fee of about £2.5m.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/7856537.stm

* Hibs boss urges Fletcher to stay *
Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen tells striker Steven Fletcher not to rush into a move away from Easter Road.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/7861348.stm

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* Cardiff bid to bolster front line *
Peter Ridsdale is in talks with three different clubs as Cardiff bid to sign a striker before the transfer window closes.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7863605.stm

* Referee suffers Martinez's wrath *
Roberto Martinez criticises referee Steve Tanner for allowing 10-man Southampton to "get away" with being "over-physical."
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/7863249.stm

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