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Friday, January 1, 2010

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

BBC DAILY E-MAIL: WORLD EDITION
Friday, 01 January, 2010, 16:00 GMT 10:00 -06:00:US/Central

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Blast hits Pakistan sports crowd *
A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 40 people, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8437114.stm

* Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform *
Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says he is ready to die for Iranian reform, days after his nephew was killed in protests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8436919.stm

* DNA analysed from early European *
Scientists have analysed DNA extracted from the remains of a 30,000-year-old European hunter-gatherer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8435317.stm

* Iraq attacks US Blackwater move *
Iraq angrily criticises the dismissal of charges against five guards from US security firm Blackwater accused of killing 17 civilians.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8437092.stm

* Pope appeals for peace in 2010 *
Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace and the protection of children as he celebrates a Mass to mark the start of 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8437105.stm

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AFRICA

* US 'bomber' began trip in Ghana *
The man accused of attempting to blow up an airliner on Christmas Day began his journey in Ghana not Lagos, Nigeria says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8437046.stm

* Ethiopia rejects hunger warning *
An Ethiopian minister denies reports that millions of people need urgent food aid after years of drought.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8436534.stm

* Nigeria doctor 'sold own babies' *
Police in south-eastern Nigeria arrest a doctor suspected of impregnating girls and selling their babies.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8436658.stm

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AMERICAS

* CIA bomber 'courted as informant' *
The bomber who killed seven CIA employees in Afghanistan was invited to the base as a potential informant, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8437054.stm

* Brazil mudslide kills at least 10 *
At least 10 people are dead after a mudslide at a tourist resort close to the resort of Angra dos Reis.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/in_depth/8437207.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* N Korea urges 'end to hostility' *
North Korea issues a New Year message calling for an end to hostile relations with the US, and peace on the Korean peninsula.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8436838.stm

* Cambodia in Rainsy arrest warrant *
The Cambodian government issues an arrest warrant against opposition leader Sam Rainsy over a border dispute.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8436851.stm

* Tibetan 'living Buddha' jailed *
A revered Tibetan lama is jailed for eight years by China on ammunitions and embezzlement charges, which he denies.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8436865.stm

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EUROPE

* Stock markets recover in 2009 *
Stock markets recover in 2009, with Shanghai among the best performers as the index rises 80% over the course of the year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436264.stm

* French online piracy law in force *
The first effects of France's controversial new law against internet piracy will begin to be felt as the new year starts.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8436745.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Iraq hostage to return to Britain *
Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8436892.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh *
At least 18 people are killed and dozens injured as a bus skids off a road in heavy fog in Faridpur district, Bangladesh.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8436952.stm

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UK

* PM calls global summit on Yemen *
Gordon Brown calls a summit to discuss radicalisation in Yemen in the wake of the alleged bomb plot on a US plane over Detroit.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8437237.stm

* Gardening presenter Cushnie dies *
John Cushnie, a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, has died following a heart attack.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8437119.stm

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UK POLITICS

* PM orders airport security review *
Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the failed US plane attack.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8436758.stm

* Farmers attack Bovine TB policy *
The NFU accuses ministers of doing nothing to stop thousands of cattle being slaughtered because of Bovine TB.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8436839.stm

* Straw sparks row over police work *
Justice Secretary Jack Straw says he is "sceptical" about police claims they are overworked saying some prefer staying "in the warm".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8436110.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* UCL rejects bomb suspect reports *
A London university rejects claims the Christmas Day airline bomb suspect was radicalised while studying there.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8436332.stm

* Assaults by young pupils 'rising' *
Assaults by children aged five or under led to 2,600 suspensions from schools in England in 2007-8, figures show.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8434830.stm

* Recession 'threat' to education *
Teachers' leaders claim education funding is under a "very real" threat amid the recession.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8436417.stm

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ENGLAND

* Pair charged with murdering uncle *
Two brothers charged with murdering their uncle, who died after being hit by a car in Kent, appear before magistrates.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/8436844.stm

* Heavy snow prompts travel warning *
Motorists in north-east England are urged not to travel unless necessary after heavy snow across the region.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8436969.stm

* Thousands attend London's Parade *
More than 500,000 people line the streets of central London for the annual New Year's Day Parade.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8436954.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Tributes to Cardinal Cahal Daly *
Tributes are paid to Cardinal Cahal Daly, the former Primate of All Ireland, who has died at the age of 92.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8436755.stm

* Man charged over shop robbery bid *
A 30-year-old man is charged with the attempted robbery of a chemist in Cookstown, County Tyrone.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8436972.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Hogmanay bells ring in new babies *
New parents celebrate across Scotland as the first babies of 2010 are born, the first just 30 seconds after midnight.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8437098.stm

* New Year welcomed in with a bang *
Thousands of people defy sub-zero temperatures to attend new year street parties in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8435578.stm

* Arrest after woman's road death *
A 23-year-old woman has died and a man is in hospital after they were hit by a car in Dundee, police confirm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8437031.stm

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WALES

* Camper, 55, is airlifted off peak *
A well-equipped camper in training for an overseas expedition is rescued after being caught out by the cold on Snowdon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8437103.stm

* Work to continue on road crater *
Engineers are to continue investigating the cause of a large crater in a car park which forced evacuations from flats.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8437121.stm

* EU lamb tagging rules introduced *
New born lambs will have to be electronically tagged from New Year's Day under new European Union rules.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8436542.stm

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BUSINESS

* China and Asean trade deal begins *
A new free trade area incorporating China and the six founding Asean members is coming into effect.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436772.stm

* Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor *
Golf star Tiger Woods' fall from grace continues as the US phone giant becomes the latest to end its sponsorship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436514.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Man arrested over missing Degas *
Police have arrested a man following the theft of an artwork by the Edgar Degas at a museum in Marseilles.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8437232.stm

* Singer Morrison denies baby story *
Veteran singer Van Morrison denies reports he has become a father again, saying they are "utterly without foundation".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8436535.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Devil cancer source 'identified' *
Researchers say they have identified the genetic source of fatal tumours that are driving Tasmanian devils towards extinction.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8433645.stm

* 'Lifeless' prions can 'evolve' *
Scientists show for the first time that 'lifeless' prion proteins, devoid of DNA and RNA, can evolve like higher forms of life.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8435320.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* New Year Honours for game makers *
Four veterans of the UK's computer game industry have been given New Year Honours.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8436500.stm

* 'Start-up' visas to boost US tech *
Plans to create "start-up" visas in the US for foreign entrepreneurs with hi-tech business ideas will be debated in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8417510.stm

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HEALTH

* Eye damage from pet tarantulas *
A man suffered severe eye inflammation after cleaning out his pet tarantula spider's cage, doctors say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8436004.stm

* Swine flu 'more likely in young' *
Children are twice as likely as adults to catch swine flu, a study says, while dismissing suggestions they are "super-spreaders".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8434803.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1995: Serial killer West found hanged *
Fred West, the Gloucestershire builder charged with 12 murders, is found dead in his prison cell.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/1/newsid_2460000/2460563.stm

* 2000: World celebrates New Millennium *
Billions of people around the world welcome in the New Millennium with some of the most spectacular celebrations ever seen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/1/newsid_2478000/2478173.stm

* 1973: Britain joins the EEC *
The United Kingdom becomes a fully-fledged member of the European Economic Community.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/1/newsid_2459000/2459167.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Brazilian Jo suspended by Everton *
Everton suspend on-loan striker Jo for a breach of discipline after he returned to South America
without permission over Christmas.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/everton/8437166.stm

* Late fitness test for Collingwood *
England coach Andy Flower puts Paul Collingwood's chances of playing in the third Test against South Africa at "50-50".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8436987.stm

* Pavlyuchenko can go for right fee *
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is willing to sell disenchanted striker Roman Pavlyuchenko if the club receive a suitable offer for the Russian.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/8437017.stm

* Soderling seals first Federer win *
Robin Soderling beats Roger Federer for the first time in 13 attempts to earn a place in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8437182.stm

* Aguero plays down reports of exit *
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero pledges his future to the the La Liga club, playing down reports that he might move to Chelsea in January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8437210.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Portsmouth's wages delayed again *
Portsmouth's players and staff have the payment of their wages delayed for the third time this season, amid ongoing financial struggles at the club.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8435997.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Elephants coach fears for Drogba *
Ivory Coast's coach Vahid Halilhodzic is worried about the freshness of his top striker Didier Drogba.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8437188.stm

* Binya replaces Assou-Ekotto *
Cameroon defender Gilles Augustin Binya has been called up as a replacement for Benoit Assou-Ekotto for this month's Nations Cup
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8437053.stm

* Mali include Keita in squad *
Barcelona's Seydou Keita is included in Mali's final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola as he continues to recover from injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8436517.stm

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CRICKET

* Taylor charged after bar scuffle *
West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor is charged with improper conduct and assaulting a police officer following a bar scuffle in Jamaica.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/west_indies/8436774.stm

* Swann's haul crowns 'dream' year *
England's Graeme Swann admits 2009 has been a 'dream' for him after sealing an innings win for England against South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8434644.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Dragons 9-14 Scarlets *
The Scarlets weather a remarkable late Dragons assault to end the home side's 100% Rodney Parade record.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8434067.stm

* Lions legend McGeechan knighted *
British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan is knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours List, with Jenson Button and Beth Tweddle among the other sports stars to be recognised.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8435126.stm

* Wasps snap up Samoan prop Taulafo *
Wasps bolster their squad with the signing of Samoa international prop Sakaria Taulafo on deal until 2011.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/london_wasps/8435972.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Brave Prescott honoured with MBE *
Former St Helens star Steve Prescott becomes an MBE in the New Year Honours list in recognition of his services to rugby league and charity.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8435174.stm

* Mason turns down Crusaders offer *
Australia forward Willie Mason rejects a move to the Super League with Crusaders and is poised to stay in the NRL with Melbourne Storm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/8431776.stm

* Crusaders complete double signing *
Crusaders complete the signing of Australian duo Tony Martin and Michael Witt for the 2010 Super League season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/8433923.stm

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TENNIS

* Murray hopes for Grand Slam boost *
Andy Murray hopes the decision to skip his title defence in Doha will help his chances of securing a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8436367.stm

* Federer & Williams win ITF awards *
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are named 2009 world champions by the International Tennis Federation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8426306.stm

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GOLF

* Scots golfer Matthew lands honour *
Golfer Catriona Matthew describes being appointed MBE in the New Year Honours List as "the icing on the cake" following a memorable 2009.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8435295.stm

* Garcia worried about hand injury *
Sergio Garcia will seek a specialist's advice after revealing he is still troubled by the hand injury that has kept him from playing for three weeks.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8433977.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Honours thrill Button and Brawn *
World champion Jenson Button says his MBE in the New Year's Honours List is the "crowning glory" of his year as team boss Ross Brawn is appointed an OBE.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8435013.stm

* Pedrosa to focus on 2010 after op *
Dani Pedrosa leaves hospital after having surgery to remove a screw from his left hand and will step up his training for 2010 in a fortnight.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8430012.stm

* Raikkonen agrees rallying switch *
Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen agrees to race for Citroen's junior team in the 2010 World Rally Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8394585.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

* Furious Pacquiao sues Mayweather *
Manny Pacquiao launches legal proceedings against Floyd Mayweather for falsely accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8430611.stm

* Holyfield fights on against Botha *
Evander Holyfield will fight Francois Botha for the lightly-regarded World Boxing Federation heavyweight title in Uganda on 16 January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8436344.stm

* Super-fight duo given test demand *
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr are ordered to submit to urine tests within 48 hours by the Nevada boxing commission.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8432085.stm

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ATHLETICS

* US relay teams suffer medal blow *
Seven US runners lose a preliminary ruling in their bid to keep Olympic relay medals taken away after Marion Jones was banned for doping.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8421626.stm

* UKA ups Euro qualifying standards *
UK Athletics announces tougher qualifying standards for next year's European Championships in Barcelona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8412339.stm

* Yelling wins but Farah collapses *
Hayley Yelling wins the women's European Cross Country Championships, but Mo Farah collapses after coming second in the men's race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8410713.stm

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SNOOKER

* TV show helps White preparation *
Jimmy White believes appearing in ITV's I'm a Celebrity will help him at next month's Masters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8430119.stm

* White given wildcard into Masters *
Snooker legend Jimmy White is handed a wildcard into the Masters at Wembley Arena.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8418717.stm

* Hearn confirmed as snooker chief *
Promoter Barry Hearn is ratified as the new chairman of snooker's governing body after he and Steve Davis are co-opted onto the board.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8394843.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Hardy Eustace retired after loss *
Two-time Champion Hurdle winner Hardy Eustace is retired at the age of 13 after coming up short in Punchestown on Thursday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8437112.stm

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

* Cheltenham win for Can't Buy Time *
Can't Buy Time gives Tony McCoy victory at Cheltenham's New Year's Day meeting.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8435494.stm

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CYCLING

* Cycling 'leads anti-doping fight' *
David Millar says cycling has gone from being one of the sports worst affected by doping to leading the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8428057.stm

* Hoy prioritises gold over record *
Cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says he will not risk his gold medal chances by chasing three Olympic titles at the 2012 Games in London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8427139.stm

* Scotland lift life ban on Millar *
Scotland will allow cyclist David Millar to compete for his nation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India after he won an appeal against his life ban.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8425814.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* England calm Delhi Games concerns *
England's Commonwealth Games chief denies they will pull out of the 2010 event in India over security concerns.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8434434.stm

* Diabetes hampering Van Barneveld *
Raymond van Barneveld reveals he is struggling to cope with diabetes after beating Kevin Painter in the third round of the PDC World Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8435634.stm

* Lakeside set for BDO title battle *
Ted Hankey begins the defence of his BDO World Professional Darts title against Gary Robson on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8320754.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Sport quotes of the decade Pt II *
Jose Mourinho leads the way in our round-up of quotes from 2005 to 2009
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/12/quotes_of_the_decade_part_ii.html

* Sport quotes of the year *
Beach balls, handballs and commentators' classics from the past year
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/12/quotes_of_the_year_2009.html

* The decade in pictures - part II *
The biggest stories from the last 10 years in photos
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8429629.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Ulster v Munster (Sat) *
Ireland squad members Stephen Ferris, Tom Court, Paddy Wallace and Andrew Trimble all return to the Ulster team for Saturday's Magners League clash with Munster.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/irish/8436316.stm

* Seaview ref feared for his safety *
Irish League referee Adrian McCourt says he was concerned for his safety after sending off five players and a manager in the Crusaders v Cliftonville match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8432028.stm

* Dolan loses in PDC second round *
Northern Ireland darts player Brendan Dolan will play Raymond van Barneveld in the second round of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8426834.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Miller loses Gers red card appeal *
Rangers striker Kenny Miller loses his red card appeal and will miss Sunday's Old Firm derby.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8435623.stm

* Boyd reigns as SPL top marksman *
Rangers striker Kris Boyd has overtaken former Celtic player Henrik Larsson as the all-time top SPL goalscorer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/scotland/8436685.stm

* Motherwell P-P Hamilton *
Motherwell's match against Hamilton on Saturday in the Scottish Premier League is postponed.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8436089.stm

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WALES

* Ospreys v Blues (Fri) *
Team news and preview ahead of the New Year's Day Welsh derby Magners League clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8431862.stm

* Webster storms to PDC semi-final *
Wales' Mark Webster survived a brave Co Stompe comeback in a pulsating PDC World Darts championship quarter-final to qualify for the last four.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8437257.stm

* Scarlets hopeful on Jones injury *
The Scarlets are hopeful that the shoulder injury picked up by Stephen Jones in the Dragons win is not too serious.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8436686.stm

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