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Friday, November 27, 2009

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Saturday, 28 November, 2009, 0:00 GMT 24:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Iraq war 'legitimacy' questioned
The Iraq war was not illegal but was of "questionable legitimacy", a former senior UK diplomat tells the Chilcot inquiry.
  Climate fund to help poor nations
UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.
  Golfer Woods hurt in US car crash
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident near his home in Florida, his office confirms.
  Many dead in Russia train crash
Scores of people are killed or injured in a Russian train crash, unconfirmed reports say, amid speculation of a blast.
  US agents 'failed over gatecrash'
The US Secret Service admits failings after a couple gatecrashed a state dinner in the White House on Tuesday.
WORLD
Many dead in Russia train crash
Scores of people are killed or injured in a Russian train crash, unconfirmed reports say, amid speculation of a blast.
  Climate fund to help poor nations
UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.
  US agents 'failed over gatecrash'
The US Secret Service admits failings after a couple gatecrashed a state dinner in the White House on Tuesday.
AFRICA
Kingdom rejects Uganda land law
The Buganda kingdom rejects the new land law passed after heated debate in Uganda's parliament.
  Africans 'aiding Rwanda suspects'
Rwanda accuses Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia of being unwilling to co-operate in locating genocide suspects.
  New SA life for ID suicide family
The family of South Africa's Skhumbuzo Mhlongo who committed suicide after he was refused ID, are given a house.
AMERICAS
Golfer Woods hurt in US car crash
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident near his home in Florida, his office confirms.
  Rich 'should help Amazon forests'
Nine nations in the Amazon region call on rich countries to provide poorer nations with the funds to preserve forests.
  US agents 'failed over gatecrash'
The US Secret Service admits failings after a couple gatecrashed a state dinner in the White House on Tuesday.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia emissions plan in chaos
Plans for a new law on carbon emissions trading in Australia are thrown into chaos by an opposition revolt.
  Vanuatu PM loses seat in blunder
Vanuatu's prime minister is stripped of his post and parliamentary seat because of a basic paperwork error.
  China rock star jailed over riot
A Beijing court jails Chinese rock star Zang Tianshuo for six years for inciting a riot in which one person died.
EUROPE
Many dead in Russia train crash
Scores of people are killed or injured in a Russian train crash, unconfirmed reports say, amid speculation of a blast.
  Climate fund to help poor nations
UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.
  France gets key EU Commission job
France gets the key internal market post in the new European Commission, whose composition has just been announced.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran rebuked by UN nuclear body
The UN nuclear watchdog passes a resolution condemning Iran for developing a uranium enrichment site in secret.
  US shares slide over Dubai fears
US shares fall on worries over Dubai's debt problems, but European markets recover from earlier falls.
  Tehran denies seizing Nobel medal
Iran's foreign ministry denies officials confiscated the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the human rights lawyer, Shirin Ebadi.
SOUTH ASIA
China carbon cuts pressure India
China's decision to unveil carbon emissions target two weeks before the Copenhagen climate change summit puts pressure on India, a minister says.
  Ferry sinks in south Bangladesh
A ferry capsizes in southern Bangladesh, killing three passengers and leaving more missing, police say.
  Climate fund to help poor nations
UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.
UK
Iraq war 'legitimacy' questioned
The Iraq war was not illegal but was of "questionable legitimacy", a former senior UK diplomat tells the Chilcot inquiry.
  Climate fund to help poor nations
UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.
  Bail hostel contract 'may be cut'
The private company which provides bail hostels for offenders and defendants has been warned its contract may be terminated, the BBC has learned.
ENGLAND
Rappers jailed over warning song
Two rappers are jailed for using an internet song to try to scare off witnesses to the murder of a 24-year-old man.
  Final farewell for flood hero Pc
Hundreds of people attend the funeral of a police officer who died during last week's floods.
  Live sheep wheeled into Asda shop
The RSPCA hits out at pranksters who put a live sheep in a shopping trolley and wheeled it into a London supermarket.
NORTHERN IRELAND
'IRA men used extortion threats'
Two former IRA prisoners used threats to extort £150,000 from two businessmen who allegedly made millions using the group's name, a court is told.
  Major fire at industrial estate
Fire-fighters bring a fire under control at an industrial estate in Londonderry after battling the blaze for five hours.
  Accused gunman was in Irish army
One of the men accused of trying to kill a police officer in County Fermanagh was a reserve soldier in the Irish Army, it is confirmed.
SCOTLAND
Doctor fined over neighbour row
A doctor and his wife are fined for what a sheriff describes as the "worst breach of the peace" he has seen in 20 years.
  Des Browne to leave the Commons
Former defence secretary Des Browne announces he is to step down as MP at the next general election.
  Drop in teachers 'unacceptable'
The total number of teachers in Scotland falls by 1,348 over the past year, according to Scottish government statistics.
WALES
Failings over vicar killer case
A health watchdog finds serious failings in the mental health treatment of a man with paranoid schizophrenia who killed a vicar.
  Four canoeists rescued from river
Emergency services rescue four canoeists who were trapped in a fast-flowing river and airlift two to hospital.
  Spanish tourists contract E. coli
Five adults from Wales are recovering at home after contracting E. coli in the Spanish resort of Benidorm.
POLITICS
Iraq war 'legitimacy' questioned
The Iraq war was not illegal but was of "questionable legitimacy", a former senior UK diplomat tells the Chilcot inquiry.
  Pearson elected new UKIP leader
Former Conservative peer Lord Pearson of Rannoch is elected new leader of the UK Independence Party.
  Des Browne to leave the Commons
Former defence secretary Des Browne announces he is to step down as MP at the next general election.
ENTERTAINMENT
Whittle will appear on Strictly
Ricky Whittle is to perform on Strictly Come Dancing after being released on bail following an incident in Liverpool.
  'Robbie is engaged' says mother
British singer Robbie Williams has proposed to his girlfriend, the pop star's mother confirms.
  Story award is all-female affair
Five female authors are in the running for this year's BBC National Short Story Award, the first time only women have been shortlisted.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Herschel 'fingerprints' huge star
The death throes of the biggest star known to science have been observed by Europe's new space telescope, Herschel.
  Shuttle Atlantis lands in Florida
The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis has landed in Florida ending their 11-day mission to the International Space Station.
  Inquiry into stolen climate e-mails
Details of a university inquiry into e-mails stolen from scientists at one of the UK's leading climate research units are likely to be made public next week.
TECHNOLOGY
Lawyers target 'pirates' for cash
Around 15,000 suspected pirates may soon get letters accusing them of illegally sharing movies and games and asking for cash.
  Web 'threatens' public services
The NHS and other public services must re-organise themselves around the needs of users, say social media activists.
  Wikipedia denies editors' exodus
The online encyclopaedia disputes claims that the numbers of people editing Wikipedia are in sharp decline.
HEALTH
Sacking at second failing trust
An NHS boss in Colchester is sacked - the second intervention to tackle failing standards at top trusts in 24 hours.
  MS 'blood blockage theory' tested
US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.
  UK HIV cases 'higher than ever'
More people than ever before are living with HIV in the UK but more than a quarter do not know they have it, figures show.
EDUCATION
New teachers 'lack secure jobs'
A survey suggests many newly trained teachers are struggling to find secure positions in England's schools.
  Faith schools 'good on cohesion'
Faith group-run secondary schools are better at building community relations than non-religious ones, research suggests.
  Drop in teachers 'unacceptable'
The total number of teachers in Scotland falls by 1,348 over the past year, according to Scottish government statistics.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1975: TV presenter Ross McWhirter shot dead
The BBC TV presenter and co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records is killed outside his home.
  1967: De Gaulle says 'non' to Britain - again
The French President, Charles de Gaulle, says he will veto Britain's application to join the Common Market for a second time.
  2000: Schoolboy Damilola Taylor dies in stabbing
A 10-year-old schoolboy dies after being stabbed in the leg by a gang of hooded attackers near his home.

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TOP STORIES
Golfer Woods hurt in US car crash
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident near his home in Florida, his office confirms.
  England fall to crushing defeat
AB de Villiers's magnificent century helps South Africa record an emphatic 112-run victory over England in the third one-day international at Newlands.
  Davydenko surges into semi-finals
Nikolay Davydenko beats Robin Soderling to seal a place in the last four at the ATP World Tour Finals.
  Sharks angry over Wasps call-off
Wasps are criticised after refusing to play their Guinness Premiership match at Sale, citing safety concerns.
  Djokovic reign ends despite win
Novak Djokovic keeps his hopes of qualification to the semi-finals alive with victory against Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals.
FOOTBALL
Grant up for Portsmouth challenge
New Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is confident that he can turn around the club's fortunes.
  Merseyside bosses vow to fight on
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez and Everton counterpart David Moyes vow to turn their struggling teams' seasons around.
  Wenger wants key win over Chelsea
Arsene Wenger tells his young Arsenal team to prove their "moment has come" as they prepare to host Chelsea on Sunday.
ARSENAL
Wenger wants key win over Chelsea
Arsene Wenger tells his young Arsenal team to prove their "moment has come" as they prepare to host Chelsea on Sunday.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v Tottenham
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham suffer O'Connor blow
Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor faces a lengthy spell out after being told that he requires hip surgery.
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BLACKBURN
Allardyce undergoes heart surgery
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has surgery to widen a coronary artery.
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BOLTON
Fulham v Bolton
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BURNLEY
West Ham v Burnley
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CHELSEA
Arsenal v Chelsea
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EVERTON
Merseyside bosses vow to fight on
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez and Everton counterpart David Moyes vow to turn their struggling teams' seasons around.
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FULHAM
Fulham v Bolton
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HULL
Man City v Hull City
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City v Hull City
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Portsmouth v Man Utd
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PORTSMOUTH
Grant up for Portsmouth challenge
New Portsmouth boss Avram Grant is confident that he can turn around the club's fortunes.
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STOKE
Pulis seeks to lower expectations
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis says Potters fans need to be more realistic about their aims this season.
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SUNDERLAND
Wigan v Sunderland
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wigan and Sunderland in the Premier League.
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TOTTENHAM
Aston Villa v Tottenham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham v Burnley
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between West Ham and Burnley in the Premier League.
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WIGAN
Wigan v Sunderland
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Martins out until New Year
Nigeria and Wolfsburg striker Obafemi Martins is to undergo surgery on his shin that will rule him out of action until at least the New Year.
  Smith says Bougherra back in fold
Rangers boss Walter Smith says Madjid Bougherra is back in contention after explaining his late return from Algeria duty.
  Sissoko wants action on racism
Juventus star Mohamed Sissoko has called for action to be taken against his own club's fans after continued racist chanting at games.
CRICKET
England fall to crushing defeat
AB de Villiers's magnificent century helps South Africa record an emphatic 112-run victory over England in the third one-day international at Newlands.
  Strauss sees signs of improvement
Captain Andrew Strauss insists England are heading in the right direction despite being thrashed by South Africa in the third one-day international.
  New Zealand v Pakistan latest score
New Zealand take on Pakistan in Dunedin in the first Test of a three-match series
RUGBY UNION
Wales v Australia preview (Sat)
Wales and Australia tackle each other on Saturday with pressure mounting on both camps to finish the November Tests with a flourish.
  Ireland v South Africa (Sat)
Six Nations champions Ireland go into Saturday's game against South Africa at Croke Park seeking their third win in a row over the world champions.
  Scotland v Argentina (Sat)
Scotland seek their third win of their November Test series against an Argentina side out to prevent a third-straight defeat.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Wakefield take a look at Johnson
Former international player Paul Johnson is training with Wakefield in the hope of earning a deal.
  Gloucester eye move for Tadulala
Gloucester admit they are interested in a remarkable move for former rugby league winger Semi Tadulala.
  Millard eager for Wildcats chance
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats new signing Daryl Millard arrives at Belle Vue to start his new life in Super League
TENNIS
Davydenko surges into semi-finals
Nikolay Davydenko beats Robin Soderling to seal a place in the last four at the ATP World Tour Finals.
  Djokovic reign ends despite win
Novak Djokovic keeps his hopes of qualification to the semi-finals alive with victory against Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals.
  Nadal upbeat despite losing run
Rafael Nadal remains upbeat despite losing all three matches at the ATP World Tour Finals and vowed to rediscover his attacking game in 2010.
GOLF
Golfer Woods hurt in US car crash
World number one golfer Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident near his home in Florida, his office confirms.
  World Cup leaderboard (pgatour.com)
  Ireland hold on to World Cup lead
Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell retain a three-shot lead at the World Cup of Golf in China despite a stumble during Friday's foursomes.
MOTORSPORT
BMW sells Sauber back to founder
German car manufacturer BMW provisionally agrees to sell its BMW Sauber Formula 1 team back to team founder Peter Sauber.
  New date for Silverstone MotoGP
The 2010 British MotoGP at Silverstone is put back two weeks and will now be staged on Sunday, 20 June.
  Loeb secures sixth title in a row
France's Sebastien Loeb claims a record sixth successive world rally title with victory at the Rally GB.
FORMULA 1
BMW sells Sauber back to founder
German car manufacturer BMW provisionally agrees to sell its BMW Sauber Formula 1 team back to team founder Peter Sauber.
  Force India retain Sutil & Liuzzi
Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi will stay on as Force India's drivers for the 2010 season.
  F1 gossip column
Alex Wurz rules out return with US F1, Volkswagen considering F1 entry, plus other rumours.
BOXING
Small fails to shine in victory
Anthony Small retains his British and Commonwealth light-middleweight titles with a lacklustre victory over Thomas McDonagh.
  Barker to fight late replacement
Darren Barker will fight Bristol's Danny Butler for the vacant British middleweight crown on Friday after former champion Wayne Elcock withdraws
  Women's Olympic move fires up teen boxer
Teenage boxer Shakira Ley says she feels more determined now that women's events have been included in the Olympic programme and has her sights on a place in the Great Britain squad for London 2012.
ATHLETICS
Family is a priority - Radcliffe
BBC Sport's Rob Walker reports from Addis Adaba where Paula Radcliffe enjoys being Haile Gebrselassie's guest of honour at the recent Great Ethiopian Run and reveals she would like to have another child before the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
  Radcliffe plans child before 2012
Paula Radcliffe says she hopes to have a second child before the 2012 Olympics, but insists she will still be targeting a gold medal.
  Coe eyes 2012 stadium for Worlds
Lord Coe has hinted that UK Athletics may use London's 2012 Olympic stadium as its centre-piece for a bid to host the 2015 World Athletics Championships.
SNOOKER
Snooker world tour plan unveiled
Snooker's governing body has announced plans to introduce an international circuit, featuring 15 ranking tournaments, from 2010.
  UK Championship gets Pukka deal
This year's UK Championship will be sponsored by Leicester-based food manufacturer Pukka Pies.
  Rampant Robertson sees off Ding
Australian Neil Robertson wins his fourth ranking title with a 9-4 Grand Prix victory over Ding Junhui in Glasgow.
HORSE RACING
Denman primed for Hennessy test
Denman, one of Paul Nicholls' superstar steeplechasers, remains favourite to win a second Hennessy Gold Cup - despite having to carry a huge weight.
  Man in court over jockey deaths
A man is charged with the murder of two apprentice jockeys who died in a fire at a flat in North Yorkshire.
  Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter
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CYCLING
Contador will remain with Astana
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador confirms he will stay with the Astana team until the end of 2010.
  Cyclist Storey aims to double up
Manchester's Paralympic cycling champion Sarah Storey says she wants to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics at London 2012.
  McEwen targets Australia comeback
Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen plans to make his professional comeback at the Tour Down Under in January following serious injury.
OTHER SPORT...
Wembley Arena to host 2012 events
Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at the London 2012 Olympics are set to be held at Wembley Arena rather than a new, purpose-built facility.
  Rowing coach Platt wins BBC award
Rowing coach Bobby Platt from Coleraine is the BBC Sports 2009 Unsung Hero for Northern Ireland.
  GB stars 'can make names' at Duel
Liam Tancock hopes British swimmers can become household names by competing in events like December's Duel in the Pool versus the United States in Manchester.
FUN AND GAMES
Review of the week
Neville gets frosty about fridges, Becks has a blast and Spurs hammer nine
  Robbo Robson blog
"Is a groundshare the answer for Liverpool and Everton?"
  Sport quotes of the week
Keano's rant, Defoe's lucky boots and all your top chants
NORTHERN IRELAND
World Cup of Golf leaderboard (pgatour.com)
The Omega Mission Hills World Cup is under way in Shenzhen, China.
  Downpatrick join Kilmore in final
The Steel and Sons Cup final on Christmas Day will be a local derby between Amateur League clubs Downpatrick and Kilmore Rec.
  McCausland criticises IFA pay-out
The sports minister criticises the IFA for a six-figure payout to settle a case taken by its former chief executive.
SCOTLAND
Brown and Maloney face weeks out
Celtic midfielder Scott Brown will have another operation on his ankle problem, while Shaun Maloney needs rest for tendonitis.
  Scotland v Argentina (Sat)
Scotland seek their third win of their November Test series against an Argentina side out to prevent a third-straight defeat.
  Smith says Bougherra back in fold
Rangers boss Walter Smith says Madjid Bougherra is back in contention after explaining his late return from Algeria duty.
WALES
Wales v Australia preview (Sat)
Wales and Australia tackle each other on Saturday with pressure mounting on both camps to finish the November Tests with a flourish.
  Cardiff reject Matthews sale talk
Cardiff say reports linking teenager Adam Matthews with a January move to Manchester United is just speculation.
  Tate aiming for Newcastle scalp
Alan Tate hopes Newcastle win promotion to the Premier League - after Swansea take three points from them at St James' Park.

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