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Monday, February 1, 2010

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

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

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Obama unveils a $3.8tn US budget *
US President Barack Obama announces a $3.8tn budget plan which includes increased spending for job schemes, but cuts in other areas.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8490522.stm

* Iraqi female bomber kills dozens *
At least 41 people are killed and more than 100 injured in a suicide bomb attack on Shia pilgrims in north-east Baghdad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8490819.stm

* Top Israeli officers reprimanded *
Israel reveals it has reprimanded two officers over an artillery attack in Gaza in which white phosphorus was used.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8490646.stm

* S Lanka military chiefs dismissed *
A group of senior Sri Lankan military officers described as a "threat to national security" have been dismissed, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8491242.stm

* Somali Islamists 'join al-Qaeda' *
Somali Islamist rebel group al-Shabab confirms for the first time that its fighters are aligned with al-Qaeda's global campaign.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8491329.stm

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AFRICA

* ICC 'must probe Nigeria violence' *
A Nigerian rights group urges the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate violence between Muslims and Christians in Jos.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8491012.stm

* Jacob Zuma 'should have sex help' *
A South African MP says polygamous President Zuma should seek sex therapy after fathering a child out of wedlock.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8491375.stm

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AMERICAS

* US to resume Haiti victim airlift *
The US is to resume within hours medical evacuation flights for badly injured Haiti quake victims, after a suspension of several days.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8490469.stm

* US army equips for multiple wars *
The US military must prepare to fight a range of threats, from cyber attacks to terrorism, the Pentagon's draft strategy says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8490884.stm

* Mexico partygoers die in attack *
Gunmen kill at least 14 people at a high school student party in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8490366.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* China accuses US over Taiwan deal *
China's state media accuses the US of "arrogance" and "double standards" over its planned $6.4bn arms sale to Taiwan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8490537.stm

* Burma army frees boy after plea *
The Burmese army frees a child it had forcibly recruited, after an appeal by his mother for his release on the BBC and Radio Free Asia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8491376.stm

* Man 'kills nine in bus rampage' *
A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing nine people after he allegedly stabbed his boss, stole a bus then crashed it, Chinese media reported.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8491530.stm

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EUROPE

* UN chief begins talks on Cyprus *
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon begins a fresh round of talks aimed at reuniting Cyprus, saying a solution is within reach.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8490453.stm

* Georgian TV 'blocked by Russia' *
Georgia accuses Russia of forcing a French satellite operator to drop its new news channel - a claim denied by the French.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8491397.stm

* Germany will buy 'tax cheat' list *
The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, says she will buy a list of alleged tax avoiders said to be hiding money in Switzerland - if it is a genuine one.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8491552.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Ghana 0-1 Egypt *
Egypt secure a record seventh Africa Cup of Nations title, after beating Ghana 1-0 in a tense final in Angola.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8489708.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Killing provokes Kashmir protests *
Violent protests take place in Indian-administered Kashmir, one day after a 15-year-old boy was killed by a police tear gas shell.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8490938.stm

* Pakistan chief selector resigns *
Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim resigns following a disastrous tour of Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8490655.stm

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UK

* Ministers 'told of Iraq kit risk' *
Ministers were told of a "serious risk" of a lack of equipment needed to invade Iraq, the head of the armed services says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8491277.stm

* Thousands 'to miss out on degree' *
Hundreds of thousands of would-be students will miss out on places because of spending cuts, warn universities.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8487354.stm

* Body parts killer jailed for life *
A man who murdered and chopped up a salesman, then dumped his body parts in two counties, is jailed for 36 years.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8491374.stm

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UK POLITICS

* PMs' NI return visit put on hold *
DUP sources tell the BBC the party's assembly team is not yet ready to agree proposals to end the deadlock over justice powers for Stormont.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8490512.stm

* Mandelson warns about Tory plans *
A Conservative government would "strangle the recovery at birth", Business Secretary Lord Mandelson says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8490924.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* University budget cuts revealed *
England's university budgets are being cut by £449m next year - raising fears that thousands will miss out on places.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8491729.stm

* Grade fears prompt A-level checks *
Head teachers will join exam boards' grading meetings to assure schools there is no manipulation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8487579.stm

* Students protest at fees hearing *
Students have disrupted a hearing of the review into England's university tuition fees.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8487530.stm

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ENGLAND

* Birth damage girl's £5.6m payout *
A girl who was starved of oxygen at birth causing severe brain damage gets £5.6m compensation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/cambridgeshire/8491273.stm

* Monks reject crime link to wine *
Monks at a Devon abbey defend their fortified wine which has been linked to crime in Scotland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8490681.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Injured woman found on road dies *
A woman found with serious head injuries on a road near Dungannon in County Tyrone has died in hospital.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/8490640.stm

* Gunmen fire shots at PSNI station *
Dissident republicans are being blamed for a gun attack on a police station at Bessbrook in County Armagh.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8490551.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Mother and father killed in crash *
A couple are killed and their two-year-old daughter seriously injured in a crash in icy road conditions.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8489777.stm

* First session for C.diff inquiry *
The first public session of an inquiry into the deaths of 18 people at a Scottish hospital is held.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8491549.stm

* Troubled airline resumes bookings *
The fate of financially troubled Highland Airways appears to be secure, as it lifts some restrictions on bookings.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8490563.stm

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WALES

* Wife murder accused was 'asleep' *
A 26-year-old man accused of murdering his wife tells a court he was asleep at the time he was alleged to have killed her.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/8491460.stm

* Changes after doctor exam error *
A university makes changes to its exam procedures after four medical students graduated despite failing an exam.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8491577.stm

* OAPs' deaths blamed on fuel costs *
With deaths due to the cold at a 10-year high last year, warnings are sounded about the growing impact on the elderly.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_west/8491300.stm

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BUSINESS

* Exxon Mobil sees drop in profits *
US oil giant Exxon Mobil reports a 23% drop in profits, but the result was better than many analysts had expected.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8491411.stm

* Russia's economy contracts 7.9% *
Russia's economy shrank by 7.9% in 2009, its biggest annual contraction in 15 years, official figures show.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8491029.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Beyonce is queen of Grammy Awards *
Pop star Beyonce wins six prestigious Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, closely followed by country singer Taylor Swift.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8490484.stm

* Hurt Locker wins Directors' prize *
Low budget Iraq drama The Hurt Locker scoops the top prize at the Directors Guild awards, pitting it against Avatar in the Oscars race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8490610.stm

* Rip Torn arrested drunk and armed *
US actor Rip Torn, known from Men In Black and The Larry Sanders Show, is arrested drunk and armed in a bank.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8490621.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Obama kills Constellation Moon plan *
President Obama cancels the project initiated by his predecessor to send humans back to the Moon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8489097.stm

* States renew carbon emissions vow *
Governments around the world reaffirm plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as required by last month's climate accord.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8489985.stm

* Rotting fish yield fossil clues *
By watching fish rot, scientists discover patterns that could help interpret some of the most important fossils in the record.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8488179.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Temporary shutdown for WikiLeaks *
Whistleblower website WikiLeaks says it is closing down temporarily because of financial problems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8490867.stm

* New rules on recycling batteries *
Retailers selling more than 32kg of batteries a year must now provide recycling bins in a bid to cut the amount going to landfill.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8490175.stm

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HEALTH

* Elderly excluded from drug trials *
A charter against ageism in clinical trials is being launched by a group of geriatricians from 9 countries.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8487509.stm

* Male breast ops 'increase by 80%' *
Breast reduction for men is the fastest growing part of the cosmetic surgery industry for the second year running, plastic surgeons say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8487526.stm

* Gates makes $10bn vaccine pledge *
Bill and Melinda Gates say they will donate $10bn over 10 years to develop vaccines for children in developing countries.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8487670.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

* Live - Transfer deadline day *
Deals are being done on a busy day of transfer activity before the window slams shut later on Monday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/8484330.stm

* Togolese to fight 'insulting' ban *
Togo's government is to fight the country's suspension from the next two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, after branding their ban "insulting".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8491477.stm

* Latest updates from first F1 test *
Michael Schumacher drives for new team Mercedes in their 2010 car for the first time in the first F1 testing session of 2010 in Valencia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8491190.stm

* Egypt return to heroes' welcome *
Egypt's record-breaking team return to a triumphant reception in Cairo, after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in a row.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8491468.stm

* Transfer trio boost Celtic squad *
Celtic sign Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara and Dutch defender Edson Braafheid on loan until the end of the season, plus Motherwell's Paul Slane.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8490897.stm

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FOOTBALL

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Man City denied permit for Mariga *
Manchester City's £7m deal to sign Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga falls through after the Kenyan international is not granted a work permit.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/8491202.stm

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CRICKET

* Banned Afridi replaced by Malik *
Pakistan's Shahid Afridi will miss the first of two Twenty20 internationals against England in Dubai after biting a ball as Shoaib Malik is named the new skipper.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8490123.stm

* Flintoff loving new life in Dubai *
England cricketer Andrew Flintoff tells BBC Sport's Olly Foster all about his new life in Dubai after he and his family decided to move there last year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8488523.stm

* Pakistan chief selector resigns *
Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim resigns following a disastrous tour of Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8490655.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Guscott questions Welsh mentality *
Ex-England star Jeremy Guscott questions Wales' mentality ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against England.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8490504.stm

* Sale give Peel Wales 'assurances' *
Dwayne Peel has reassurances from Sale Sharks that he will always be released for Wales duty, claims Wales coach Warren Gatland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8490458.stm

* England trio secure Tigers deals *
England trio Dan Hipkiss, Louis Deacon and Jordan Crane are among eight players to sign new contracts with Leicester.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/leicester/8491264.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Lynch named new Bradford captain *
Prop Andy Lynch is named as Bradford Bulls captain for the new Super League season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/bradford/8490235.stm

* Quins chief confident on crowds *
Harlequins chief executive Paul Blanchard says he is confident their crowds will grow as the season goes on.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/london/8491281.stm

* Crusaders 6-34 Leeds *
Leeds score 28 unanswered second-half points to get their Super League defence off to a winning start in snowy conditions at plucky Crusaders.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8481235.stm

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TENNIS

* Murray rises to third in rankings *
Britain's Andy Murray returns to the top three in the world rankings for the first time since October after reaching the Australian Open final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8491059.stm

* Murray 'hungry' to win first Slam *
Britain's Andy Murray says his desire to win a Grand Slam title remains undimmed by defeat to Roger Federer in the final of the Australian Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8490008.stm

* Federer ends Murray's Slam dream *
Roger Federer beats Andy Murray in the Australian Open final to win his 16th Grand Slam and end the Briton's hopes of a first major title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8489107.stm

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GOLF

* Crane claims win at Torrey Pines *
American Ben Crane cards a final-round 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by a single stroke.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8490503.stm

* Swede Karlsson claims Qatar win *
Sweden's Robert Karlsson fires a final-round 65 to claim a three-shot victory in the Qatar Masters in Doha.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8490020.stm

* Farmers Insurance leaderboard *
Latest scores from the US PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/live_scores/6680943.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Latest updates from first F1 test *
Formula 1 teams are in Valencia with their new cars at the first day of pre-season testing.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8491190.stm

* Rossi tries his hand at F1 with Ferrari *
MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi switches from two wheels to four as he takes the wheel of a Ferrari F2008 Formula 1 car at the Circuit de Catalunya racetrack near Barcelona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8472729.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

* Magee crowned European champion *
Brian Magee wins the vacant European super-middleweight title with a seventh-round stoppage of Mads Larsen in Denmark.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8489841.stm

* 2012 boxing will be in London's East End *
BBC Sport's Ronald McIntosh reports from the ExCel Centre in London's docklands which will be the host venue for the boxing at the 2012 Olympics.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8476894.stm

* McAllister keeps title in Glasgow *
Aberdeen lightweight Lee McAllister defends his Commonwealth title with a unanimous points win over Samuel Amoako.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8486471.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Ennis to miss Commonwealth Games *
Britain's world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis tells the BBC that she will skip the Commonwealth Games in Delhi this October.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8489156.stm

* Ennis sets British hurdles record *
World heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis edges out American favourite Lolo Jones in the 60m hurdles at the UK Indoor match in Glasgow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8489236.stm

* Veteran Bradstock aims for 2012 *
Javelin thrower Roald Bradstock is targeting a remarkable comeback for the London Olympics in 2012 - when he will be 50 years old.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8486404.stm

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SNOOKER

* Smooth Higgins claims Welsh Open *
John Higgins reels off a strong of fine breaks to beat defending champion Ali Carter 9-4 in the Welsh Open final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8490376.stm

* Welsh Open 2010 scores/schedule *
Scores from the Welsh Open at the Newport Centre.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8476768.stm

* Higgins trumps O'Sullivan in semi *
John Higgins will take on defending champion Ali Carter in the Welsh Open final after overcoming Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-4.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8489439.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Zeb back on track for Cheltenham *
Big Zeb is as low as 5-1 for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham after an impressive Punchestown victory.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8490463.stm

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

* Taranis shocks Cheltenham rivals *
Taranis returns from a 766-day absence to win the Argento Chase at Cheltenham for trainer Paul Nicholls while Tidal Bay claims the Cleeve Hurdle.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8489160.stm

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CYCLING

* Velodrome 'perfect for Team GB' *
The new velodrome at the London 2012 Olympic Park will be geared towards getting the best out of home support for Team GB, reports BBC London Olympics correspondent Adrian Warner.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/local/london/hi/people_and_places/2012/newsid_8485000/8485476.stm

* Cummings gets fourth for Team Sky *
British cyclist Steve Cummings finishes an impressive fourth as Team Sky make their European debut in Marseille.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8490474.stm

* Olympic cycle track 'ready first' *
The cycle track is on course to be the first London 2012 venue completed for the Olympic Games, the Olympic Delivery Authority says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8485302.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* Live Bowls - Welsh International Open *
Live BBC Wales coverage from the Welsh International Open (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/bowls/8491280.stm

* Britain to host Euro qualifiers *
Great Britain's men will play three 2012 European Handball Championships qualifiers on home soil later this year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/handball/8491072.stm

* Nicholson wins first major title *
Paul Nicholson beats world champion Phil Taylor on the way to winning the Players Championship at the Circus Tavern.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8490690.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Review of the week *
Liam 'calls Fergie a dustman', as City chief puts his foot in it
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2010/01/review_of_the_week_53.html

* Robbo Robson blog *
"Rooney can even cartwheel and run backwards like a bearded Beth Tweddle"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2010/01/the_reign_of_wayne.html

* Ten to Tackle *
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8483247.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Ireland seal win over Afghanistan *
Ireland beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the first game of their quadrangular series in Sri Lanka.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/ireland/8491328.stm

* Results: Carling Premiership *
Full-time scores from the four games to survive the wintry weather.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8489171.stm

* Championship/Intermediate scores *
Ladbrokes.com Championship scores
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8489510.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Highlights - Rangers v Falkirk *
Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers record a home victory over bottom club Falkirk. Commentary from Liam McLeod. Available to UK users only.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/scotland/8490350.stm

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WALES

* Live Bowls - Welsh International Open *
Live BBC Wales coverage from the Welsh International Open (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/bowls/8491280.stm

* Byrne ban appeal set for Tuesday *
Wales full-back Lee Byrne will contest his two-week ban on Tuesday as he hopes for clearance to face England.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8489043.stm

* Dobbie set for deadline day move *
Swansea City's out-of-favour striker Stephen Dobbie is expected to make a transfer deadline day loan switch.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/8472746.stm

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