Saturday, May 1, 2010

Police defuse New York car bomb

Police in New York have defused an improvised bomb found in a car in busy Times Square, the city's police commissioner has confirmed.

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When the Gadget Police Come Knocking

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Saturday, 01 May, 2010, 15:00 GMT 10:00 -05:00:US/Central

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* BP under fire over US oil spill *
Criticism mounts in the US of BP over its handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, as bad weather hampers the clean-up.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8655683.stm

* Protesters confront Greek police *
Greek police fire tear gas at crowds of demonstrators in Athens during a march against government austerity measures.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8655711.stm

* Rwandan leader snubs US lawsuit *
Rwandan President Paul Kagame travels to the US, ignoring a lawsuit filed there over the 1994 deaths of two African leaders.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8655732.stm

* Brazil jail for US nun's murder *
A second Brazilian rancher is sentenced to 30 years in jail for ordering the murder of US nun Dorothy Stang in 2005.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8656023.stm

* Student guilty of Palin hacking *
A former US student is found guilty of hacking into Sarah Palin's e-mail account and obstructing justice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8655569.stm

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AFRICA

* Somali blasts kill 'at least 30' *
At least 30 people are killed in two bomb blasts inside a mosque in Somalia's capital, which is used by militants, reports say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8655912.stm

* UN warns on early Congo pull-out *
The UN's chief humanitarian official warns against a premature pull-out of troops from troubled DR Congo.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8655631.stm

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AMERICAS

* Bolivia takes over energy firms *
Police move in as Bolivian President Evo Morales orders the nationalisation of at least three electricity companies.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8656106.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* World Expo 2010 opens in Shanghai *
China opens the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, in an event it hopes will highlight its rising global influence.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8653426.stm

* Taiwan conducts rare executions *
Taiwan executes four men, in the island's first cases
of capital punishment since 2005, after pressure from victims' families.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8655734.stm

* Japan police hunt 'bee rustlers' *
Japanese bee-keepers are warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts of hives.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8655685.stm

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EUROPE

* Kurd rebels 'attack army outpost' *
Kurdish rebels attack a military outpost in eastern Turkey, killing four soldiers, and wounding several, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8655937.stm

* Mass opposition rally in Albania *
Tens of thousands of people march on Albania's capital demanding a reopening of boxes from disputed polls.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8655575.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Mid-East talks 'set for launch' *
Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks are expected to start next week, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8655171.stm

* Lebanon mob lynching 'barbaric' *
The lynching of a murder suspect by angry Lebanese villagers is condemned as barbaric by officials.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8654604.stm

* New US warning to Syria on Scuds *
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issues a strong warning to Syria over alleged transfers of weapons to Lebanon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8653817.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Nepal Maoists in show of strength *
Tens of thousands of Nepalese Maoists hold a rally in Kathmandu in an effort to force the government from power.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8655767.stm

* Pakistan campaigner found dead *
A Pakistani campaigner reportedly captured by the Taliban is found dead in the North Waziristan region, officials say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8654520.stm

* US warns of Delhi attack threat *
The US embassy in India warns of "imminent attacks" by militants in the capital Delhi, stepping up an earlier warning.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8655749.stm

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UK

* Cameron is 'giving it everything' *
David Cameron claims to have "momentum" as he, Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown step up their final election campaign push.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8655579.stm

* Bikers protest over fuel prices *
Hundreds of bikers travel slowly on the M62 and into Manchester city centre in a protest over fuel prices.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8655686.stm

* Hundreds strip off in Lowry shoot *
Hundreds of nude volunteers take part in a photo shoot marking the 10th anniversary of the Lowry art gallery.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8655680.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* Head teachers 'need more support' *
Head teachers should not be treated like football managers and face the sack if they have a bad year, a union warns
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/education/10094722.stm

* Heads' warning over surplus cash *
Head teachers in England are warning the government not to try to raid surplus cash held by schools.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/education/10093735.stm

* Teacher in pupil attack cleared *
A teacher is cleared of attempting to murder a 14-year-old pupil with a dumbbell at a Nottinghamshire school.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/nottinghamshire/8652243.stm

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ENGLAND

* Illegal immigrant on Blears' team *
Former Cabinet minister Hazel Blears confirms an illegal immigrant worked as a volunteer on her election campaign.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/england/8655867.stm

* Stag party hurt in cove lift fall *
Six men on a stag weekend in Newquay survive after a hotel lift plummets 100ft (30m) down a shaft to a small cove.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8655790.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Two petrol bomb attacks in Derry *
Two homes and a business are attacked with petrol bombs in separate incidents in Londonderry.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8655811.stm

* Three people injured in car crash *
Three people have been taken to hospital after two cars collided on Friday evening in Ballynahinch in County Down.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8655855.stm

* Book of condolence for Gerry Ryan *
Hundreds of people have visited RTE's radio centre in Dublin to sign a book of condolence for the late broadcaster Gerry Ryan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8654812.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Mine shaft probe 'to be reopened' *
An inquiry into the death of a woman who fell down a mineshaft in Ayrshire is to be reopened, it has been confirmed.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8655844.stm

* Parties out and about with voters *
Key politicians are meeting Scottish voters in Scotland in the last weekend of campaigning before the UK election.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/scotland/8655075.stm

* Lawyers seek reform 'compromise' *
Lawyers could be able to protect themselves from low-priced competitors under plans backed by the Law Society of Scotland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8655521.stm

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WALES

* 'Loss' medals at military parade *
The families of two Royal Welsh soldiers killed in Afghanistan are presented with a new medal in the Queen's name after a parade.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/mid_/8655001.stm

* Ridsdale to step down at Cardiff *
Chairman Peter Ridsdale is to leave Cardiff City at the end of the month, the club has confirmed.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8653322.stm

* Final campaign weekend under way *
Parties in Wales are canvassing on the final weekend before the election, boosted by some big hitting politicians.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/wales/8655014.stm

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BUSINESS

* Greeks warned of austerity plan *
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou warns the country to be ready for a new round of austerity measures.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/10093758.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Lady Gaga 'most influential' star *
Lady Gaga and Ricky Gervais are among the celebrities who 'most affect our world', according to a new Time magazine list.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8653361.stm

* O'Brien criticises TV rival Leno *
US talk show host Conan O'Brien takes a swipe at rival Jay Leno for taking back his role as presenter on The Tonight Show.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8653669.stm

* Global music sales dipped in 2009 *
Music sales around the world fall 7% in 2009, while Susan Boyle secures the biggest-selling album of the year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10093642.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Mobiles get novel memory material *
Smartphones could soon get at images and videos quicker thanks to a memory material that can be turned into different forms.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/10093528.stm

* Study to unlock tornado secrets *
A team of researchers embarks on what is described as the "most ambitious tornado study in history".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science_and_environment/10093808.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Adobe responds to Apple on Flash *
Responding to Steve Jobs' letter on Flash, Adobe confirms plans to move away from Apple products.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/10093314.stm

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HEALTH

* Prostate cancer vaccine approved *
A "vaccine" which uses the body's immune system to fight prostate cancer is approved for use by US drug regulators.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8654039.stm

* UK 'has a high early death rate' *
People in the UK have a higher risk of early death than those in many other wealthy countries, a study shows.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8652074.stm

* Roller coaster ear damage warning *
The twists and turns of a roller coaster ride can leave you breathless - but US doctors warn it could also cause temporary hearing loss.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8653446.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1945: Germany announces Hitler is dead *
The German Fuhrer is killed in the Reich Chancery of Berlin fighting the Soviets, according to German radio.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_3571000/3571497.stm

* 1982: RAF bombs Port Stanley *
British planes attack two airstrips near the capital of the Falkland Islands in the war to rid the islands of Argentine forces
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_2480000/2480155.stm

* 1994: Race ace Senna killed in car crash *
The world-class Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna dies in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/1/newsid_2479000/2479971.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Live - Saturday football *
Man City host Aston Villa while Tottenham face Bolton in two crucial games in the race for fourth in the Premier League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/8655822.stm

* Live - Saturday's Scottish football *
Hibernian take on Hearts in the Edinburgh derby in the early kick-off, followed by five other crucial Scottish Premier League matches.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8655899.stm

* Live text - India v Afghanistan *
India win the toss and bat first in their Group C World Twenty20 match against minnows Afghanistan in St Lucia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8655668.stm

* Pedrosa seals pole for Spanish GP *
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has claimed pole position for Sunday's Spanish MotoGP in Jerez.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8656035.stm

* Live scores: Heineken Cup *
Latest scores from the Heineken Cup quarter-final as the Ospreys take on Biarritz in San Sebastian.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/live_scores/4776397.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Birmingham 2-1 Burnley *
Birmingham remain on course for their best finish in 51 years after an impressive all-round display sees them past already-relegated Burnley.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8655909.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Hibernian 1-2 Hearts *
David Obua's late goal gives Hearts a dramatic victory over Hibernian, who sustain a sixth straight loss.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8653030.stm

* Hosts South Africa name Cup squad *
Bafana Bafana pick a provisional 29-man squad for the World Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8654863.stm

* North Korea trip 'not finalised' *
Zimbabwe's Sports Minister David Coltart says North Korea's proposed visit ahead of the World Cup has not been finalised.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8654280.stm

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CRICKET

* Afghanistan eye historic victory *
Afghanistan will make history when when they take on global powerhouse India in Group C of the ICC World Twenty20.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8655335.stm

* NZ beat Sri Lanka in T20 thriller *
Nathan McCullum is New Zealand's unlikely hero with the bat as Sri Lanka are beaten from the penultimate delivery of the ICC World Twenty20.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8655198.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Live scores - Heineken Cup *
Holders Leinster travel to face Toulouse in the first Heineken Cup semi-final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/live_scores/4776397.stm

* Wasps hit by Robinson retirement *
Wasps and former New Zealand scrum-half Mark Robinson retires from the sport because of a degenerative knee injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/london_wasps/8655984.stm

* Connacht 12-19 Toulon *
Mafileo Kefu's try and 14 points from Jonny Wilkinson see Toulon beat gutsy Connacht in the Amlin Cup semi-final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/connacht/8655491.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Latest scores - Super League *
Saturday's games at Murrayfield see Bradford play Crusaders, Hull play Harlequins, Leeds take on Wakefield and Salford tackle Warrington.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/rugby_league/live_scores/default.stm

* Bradford 0-19 Crusaders *
Michael Witt scores 15 points as Crusaders shock Bradford in the Magic Weekend opener.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/8644705.stm

* Hull v Harlequins *
Team news ahead of Saturday's Super League match at Murrayfield (1500 BST).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/8644718.stm

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TENNIS

* Ferrer seals place in Rome final *
Spaniard David Ferrer through to the final of the Rome Masters after a straight sets victory over fellow countryman Fernando Verdasco.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8656055.stm

* Superb Henin through to last four *
Justine Henin is through to the Stuttgart Grand Prix semi-finals following a three-set win over Jelena Jankovic.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8655539.stm

* Djokovic hopes ended by Verdasco *
Number two seed Novak Djokovic is dumped out of the Rome Masters in the quarter-finals by Spain's in-form Fernando Verdasco.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8655303.stm

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GOLF

* Wayward Woods fails to make cut *
Tiger Woods misses the cut for only the sixth time in his professional career following a second-round 79 at Quail Hollow.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8655583.stm

* Spanish Open leaderboard *
Latest updates from the European Tour event at the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/golf/7339218.stm

* Woods makes poor start at Quail *
Tiger Woods endures a disappointing start to the Quail Hollow Championship with four bogeys and a double-bogey in a two-over-par round of 74.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8650234.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Give Schumacher time, says Webber *
Red Bull driver Mark Webber says it is too early to judge Michael Schumacher's decision to return to F1.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8654490.stm

* Raikkonen buoyed by rally debut *
Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen says he is encouraged by his World Rally Championship debut for Citroen after finishing 30th in Sweden.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8516123.stm

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FORMULA 1

* Silverstone unveils new GP layout *
Silverstone unveil the new track layout that will host the British Formula 1 and MotoGP races this year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8651303.stm

* Pirelli joins bid to supply tyres *
Italian company Pirelli joins Michelin and Cooper Avon in offering to supply Formula 1 tyres from 2011.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8653798.stm

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BOXING

* Mosley unfazed by underdog status *
Shane Mosley is confident of causing an upset and inflicting a first defeat on Floyd Mayweather when they meet in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8651498.stm

* Hide forced out of Prizefighter *
Herbie Hide is forced to pull out of Prizefighter after sustaining a cut in his brutal quarter-final defeat of Wayne Brooks.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8649316.stm

* Khan and Mitchell fancy match-up *
Amir Khan and Kevin Mitchell say they would like to fight each other but claim the bout, which would be the biggest all-British showdown in years, will not happen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8652194.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Sprinter Gay eyes Gateshead win *
US sprinter Tyson Gay targets a successful return to the North East in July's Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8654162.stm

* Gay aims for Smith's 200m record *
Tyson Gay is aiming to beat Olympic legend Tommie Smith's 44-year-old record time of 19.5 seconds in a straight 200m race in Manchester in May.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8651471.stm

* Robinson on course despite injury *
Dan Robinson is hopeful his calf problem will be a minor issue as he targets two major marathons in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8651492.stm

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SNOOKER

* Live Snooker - Neil Robertson v Ali Carter *
Live BBC Interactive TV coverage of the Snooker World Championship from Sheffield (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8625488.stm

* BBC TV coverage *
Live BBC TV coverage of the Snooker World Championship from Sheffield (UK users only).
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8627157.stm

* Latest scores and order of play *
The latest scores and order of play from the World Championship at the Crucible.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8620811.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Makfi bags shock Guineas victory *
Makfi upstages favourite St Nicholas Abbey to become the first French-trained winner of the 2,000 Guineas.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8656135.stm

* French filly takes aim at Guineas *
French raider Special Duty heads a field of 18 fillies in the
1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8653986.stm

* Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter *
Latest gossip from BBC's racing correspondent (external site)
Full story:
http://twitter.com/CorneliusRacing

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CYCLING

* Cavendish withdrawn after V-sign *
Mark Cavendish apologises for making an obscene gesture after his victory on stage two of the Tour de Romandie.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8652628.stm

* Pooley shrugs off illness for win *
Britain's Emma Pooley fights off sickness to clinch the GP Suisse 23.4-kilometre time trial race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8655066.stm

* Tour de Romandie - latest updates (race website) *
Britons Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome, Peter Kennaugh and Ben Swift compete in the six-day stage race in Switzerland.
Full story:
http://www.tourderomandie.ch/main/actualite/historique-flash/index.lbl

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OTHER SPORT...

* British trio claim sailing golds *
Britain clinch three gold medals on a productive final day at the fourth Sailing World Cup series in France.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/sailing/8655228.stm

* Pregnant Webb still aims for gold *
Sarah Webb says she will not let impending motherhood distract her from her "dream" of a third Olympic gold.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/sailing/8654461.stm

* Brownlee admits fitness struggle *
Alistair Brownlee says any further setbacks could seriously disrupt ambitions to retain his world title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/triathlon/8652363.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Review of the week *
Fulham party like it's 1975, as Grimsby fans spouts off
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2010/04/review_of_the_week_64.html

* Robbo Robson blog *
"Dowie's a kind of bushy-tailed, empathetic Grim Reaper"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2010/04/down_among_dowie_and_the_dead.html

* Sport quotes of the week *
Ferguson and Mourinho spout off, plus all your top chants
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2010/04/quotes_of_the_week_22.html

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Latest: Carling Premiership *
Score updates from the final round of league games.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8656088.stm

* Glenavon 3-2 Loughgall *
Trevor Molloy's double helps Glenavon to victory in the Mid Ulster Cup final at Mourneview Park on Thursday night.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8653404.stm

* China to contest Milk Cup Elite *
China confirm that they will compete in the Elite Section of the Milk Cup in July.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8650422.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Davies fancies crack at Rangers *
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies says he would love to manage former club Rangers after another stint in England's top flight.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8655352.stm

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WALES

* Wasps v Cardiff Blues (Sat) *
Team news ahead of Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final at Adams Park.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8644916.stm

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