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Saturday, December 12, 2009

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TOP STORIES
Blair attacked for Iraq war claim
Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
  Climate protest police 'hold 900'
Police in Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally in the city.
  Man charged over mutilation death
The estranged husband of a woman found dying with her hand cut off in a London street is charged with her murder.
  Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role
Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
  Iran defiant on sanctions threat
Iran's foreign minister dismisses the threat of new UN sanctions and says his country needs up to 15 nuclear power plants.
WORLD
Climate protest police 'hold 900'
Police in Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally in the city.
  Pakistan Taliban mission to go on
Pakistan's prime minister says the anti-Taliban offensive in South Waziristan is continuing, contrary to an earlier statement.
  Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role
Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
AFRICA
Sudan leaders hold crisis talks
The leaders of Sudan and of its semi-autonomous southern region hold crucial talks to resolve a crisis in the peace process.
  Libyan human rights 'improving'
There have been limited improvements in Libya's human rights record, Human Rights Watch says.
  UK bans Kenyans over corruption
More than 20 Kenyans accused of corruption are banned from visiting the UK, the High Commissioner announces.
AMERICAS
Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role
Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
  Cuba signs Venezuela trade deals
Cuba's President Raul Castro and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez sign economic co-operation deals worth $3.2bn.
  CIA cancels Blackwater contract
The CIA cancels a contract with US private security firm Blackwater for its role in drone aircraft attacks in Pakistan.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Philippines martial rule lifted
Philippines President Gloria Arroyo lifts martial law in a southern province where 57 people were killed in political violence.
  'North Korean arms plane' seized
Thailand seizes a cargo plane refuelling in Bangkok which it says was carrying weapons from North Korea to an unknown destination.
  US and Japan agree open air deal
The United States and Japan agree to a new "open skies" deal cutting restrictions on flights between the two countries.
EUROPE
Climate protest police 'hold 900'
Police in Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally in the city.
  US-Russia nuclear talks extended
Talks between the US and Russia on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty are being extended, the Kremlin announces.
  Johnny Hallyday surgeon attacked
A French surgeon who operated on rock legend Johnny Hallyday has been attacked in Paris, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
Blair attacked for Iraq war claim
Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
  Netanyahu condemns mosque attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns an attack on a mosque in the West Bank and demands the arrest of those responsible.
  Libyan human rights 'improving'
There have been limited improvements in Libya's human rights record, Human Rights Watch says.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan Taliban mission to go on
Pakistan's prime minister says the anti-Taliban offensive in South Waziristan is continuing, contrary to an earlier statement.
  CIA cancels Blackwater contract
The CIA cancels a contract with US private security firm Blackwater for its role in drone aircraft attacks in Pakistan.
  Ministers resign over India state
Twenty ministers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh resign in protest at the decision to create a new state in its north.
UK
Blair attacked for Iraq war claim
Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
  Man charged over mutilation death
The estranged husband of a woman found dying with her hand cut off in a London street is charged with her murder.
  Climber dies in mountain accident
A climber dies and a man is injured in an accident on a mountain near Three Sisters Gully in Glencoe, rescuers say.
ENGLAND
Man charged over mutilation death
The estranged husband of a woman found dying with her hand cut off in a London street is charged with her murder.
  Steelworkers protest at Boro game
Middlesbrough footballers join steelworkers to protest against the mothballing of the Corus plant on Teesside.
  Traders refuse to pay 'deer tax'
Businesses near a south-west London park refuse to pay a "deer tax" introduced 500 years ago by Henry VIII.
NORTHERN IRELAND
'Heartbroken' family mourn baby
The family of a baby who died after being assaulted on Thursday speak of their "deep heartbreak" at her death.
  Controlled explosion damages home
Two houses in west Belfast have been damaged after controlled explosions on two vans abandoned following an armed robbery.
  Under fire Bishop awaiting fate
Bishop Donal Murray will remain in Rome to await developments regarding his future, his spokesman says.
SCOTLAND
Black Watch end tour with parades
Members of The Black Watch parade through the streets of Perth and Dundee after a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
  Climber dies in mountain accident
A climber dies and a man is injured in an accident on a mountain near Three Sisters Gully in Glencoe, rescuers say.
  Pensioner found dead in own home
A 65-year-old man is found dead at his home, in what police have called suspicious circumstances.
WALES
Cakes firm consults on job losses
Declining cake sales for a major Cardiff employer lead to a consultation over job losses and changes in shift patterns.
  Review over hospital staff worry
Managers at Wales' largest hospital say they are urgently reviewing staffing levels after concerns about patient safety.
  African adventure in battered car
A couple are driving through Africa in an old Renault 5 for charity but the rally faces a false start.
POLITICS
Blair attacked for Iraq war claim
Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
  Brown denies over-ruling Darling
Gordon Brown says it is "completely wrong" to suggest he over-ruled Chancellor Alistair Darling on spending cuts.
  Ex-Army head 'misjudged' Tory job
Ex-Army chief Gen Sir Richard Dannatt is accused of a "terrifying misjudgement" in agreeing to be a Tory adviser.
ENTERTAINMENT
Outnumbered sweeps comedy awards
Family-based BBC comedy Outnumbered picks up three British Comedy Awards while Sir Terry Wogan is honoured with a lifetime achievement.
  Solomon voted out of The X Factor
Essex mum-of-one Stacey Solomon is voted out of the final of The X Factor, leaving Joe McElderry and Olly Murs in the competition.
  Ali Bastian out of Strictly final
The Bill actress Ali Bastian is voted out of the final of Strictly Come Dancing, leaving actor Ricky Whittle and Chris Hollins as the last two standing.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Genetic 'map' of Asia's diversity
An international scientific effort has revealed the genetics behind Asia's diversity.
  Stunning vistas from UK telescope
The world's largest survey telescope, Vista, reveals its first spectacular images of the Universe.
  Copenhagen publishes draft text
Rich countries are being asked to raise their pledges on tackling climate change, a draft text at the Copenhagen summit shows.
TECHNOLOGY
UK trails on super-fast broadband
The UK looks healthy when it comes to broadband penetration but OECD figures show it trailing in terms of super-fast access
  Aid agencies 'must use new tools'
The nature of new technological tools is a huge help in disaster management, but aid agencies must change to adopt them.
  Most of the UK missing out on HD
Despite a majority of UK households having HD televisions, very few people are actually watching content in full HD.
HEALTH
Over-the-counter pill for girls
A controversial NHS pilot is providing the contraceptive pill to teenage girls without prescription in pharmacies.
  Exercise 'no aid' for period pain
Exercise does not help alleviate period pain, despite it being commonly recommended for women with monthly symptoms, say researchers.
  Baby ward shortages 'scandalous'
A coroner describes midwife shortages at a hospital where a newborn baby died as "scandalous".
EDUCATION
School leaders criticise vetting
Seven school leaders' organisations say the new child safety scheme is too complex and will deter volunteer helpers.
  Education u-turn comes under fire
Labour calls for a statement to the Scottish Parliament after the government admits it will not meet class size targets.
  Science schools 'should select'
Specialist science schools should be allowed to select pupils by ability, a report agues.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1988: 35 dead in Clapham rail collision
Up to 35 people die and 100 others are injured after three trains are involved in a collision during morning rush hour in south London.
  1975: Balcombe Street siege ends
A six-day siege ends peacefully in London after four IRA gunmen free their two hostages and give themselves up to police.
  1969: Deadly bomb blasts in Italy
Simultaneous bomb explosions in Milan and Rome leave at least 27 people dead and 100 injured.
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TOP STORIES
Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
  Reaction to Woods's break from golf
Tiger Woods's decision to take an indefinite break from playing golf to tackle problems in his private life has been met with a mixed reaction from his sporting colleagues.
  Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role
Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
  Chelsea 3-3 Everton
League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
  Bolton 3-3 Manchester City
Carlos Tevez scores twice as Manchester City claim another draw in a pulsating and memorable match at Bolton.
FOOTBALL
Live video - The Football League Show
Manish Bhasin introduces highlights from all the action in the Football League. (UK users only).
  Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
  Chelsea 3-3 Everton
League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
ARSENAL
Liverpool v Arsenal
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League.
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ASTON VILLA
Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham 1-0 West Ham
Lee Bowyer scores the only goal of the game as Birmingham beat West Ham to make it four wins in a row.
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BLACKBURN
Hull City 0-0 Blackburn
Hull spurn some excellent chances to unlock Blackburn's defence in a match which explodes into life late on - but remains goalless.
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BOLTON
Bolton 3-3 Manchester City
Carlos Tevez scores twice as Manchester City claim another draw in a pulsating and memorable match at Bolton.
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BURNLEY
Burnley 1-1 Fulham
Wade Elliott cancels out Bobby Zamora's opener as honours finish even between Burnley and Fulham at Turf Moor.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea 3-3 Everton
League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
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EVERTON
Chelsea 3-3 Everton
League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
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FULHAM
Burnley 1-1 Fulham
Wade Elliott cancels out Bobby Zamora's opener as honours finish even between Burnley and Fulham at Turf Moor.
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HULL
Hull City 0-0 Blackburn
Hull spurn some excellent chances to unlock Blackburn's defence in a match which explodes into life late on - but remains goalless.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Bolton 3-3 Manchester City
Carlos Tevez scores twice as Manchester City claim another draw in a pulsating and memorable match at Bolton.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
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PORTSMOUTH
Sunderland 1-1 Portsmouth
Younes Kaboul's injury-time goal rescues a point for Portsmouth as Sunderland fail to make the most of their chances.
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STOKE
Stoke 2-2 Wigan
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen saves a late Hugo Rodallega penalty to earn his team a draw against Wigan.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 1-1 Portsmouth
Younes Kaboul's injury-time goal rescues a point for Portsmouth as Sunderland fail to make the most of their chances.
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TOTTENHAM
Tottenham 0-1 Wolves
Wolves achieve successive top-flight victories for the first time in 26 years as they edge out Tottenham, thanks to Kevin Doyle's goal.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Birmingham 1-0 West Ham
Lee Bowyer scores the only goal of the game as Birmingham beat West Ham to make it four wins in a row.
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WIGAN
Stoke 2-2 Wigan
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen saves a late Hugo Rodallega penalty to earn his team a draw against Wigan.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Chelsea 3-3 Everton
League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
  Red-faced Hanover 96 hit own-goal treble
Hanover 96 score six goals in their Bundesliga match at Borussia Moenchengladbach - but three of them are in their own net.
  Spurs probe Assou-Ekotto incident
Tottenham are investigating an incident involving defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto and a supporter after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane.
CRICKET
Sidebottom shines in England draw
Ryan Sidebottom takes 5-42 and James Anderson 1-58 as England draw their final match before the first Test against South Africa.
  New Zealand v Pakistan latest
New Zealand take on Pakistan in the deciding match of the three-Test series in Napier.
  India level after Yuvraj heroics
India square two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka after Yuvraj Singh impresses with bat and ball in Mohali.
RUGBY UNION
Brive 3-36 London Irish
London Irish are back on track in their Heineken Cup group after a thumping bonus-point win over Brive, who have Guillaume Ribes sent-off in the second half.
  Ulster 23-13 Stade Francais
Ulster remain in strong contention for a place in the Heineken Cup knock-out stage after they brush aside French giants Stade Francais at Ravenhill.
  Blues 15-9 Toulouse
Cardiff Blues retain hopes of automatic qualification from Pool 5 of the Heineken Cup with a tense victory over European giants Toulouse.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Crusaders move to save Wrexham FC
Wrexham chief Paul Retout says Crusader's move to Wrexham can help secure the football club's future.
  New Welsh league club confirmed
It is confirmed that a Neath-based newly created South Wales club will play in the Championship One division next season.
  Holmes promoted to Tigers squad
Teenage back-rower Oliver Holmes is promoted to the Castleford Tigers first-team squad.
TENNIS
Mixed doubles in Olympic line-up
Mixed doubles is introduced to the Olympic programme in time for the 2012 London Games.
  Five Minutes with: Serena Williams
Tennis champion Serena Williams talks to Matt Stadlen about superstitions, the killing of her sister Yetunde, her relationship with Venus and treats him to a little song.
  Agassi 'ashamed' by drug past
A candid Andre Agassi tells BBC Sport's Olly Foster that depression was the reason behind his drug use and subsequent unpunished test failure in 1997.
GOLF
Reaction to Woods's break from golf
Tiger Woods's decision to take an indefinite break from playing golf to tackle problems in his private life has been met with a mixed reaction from his sporting colleagues.
  Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role
Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
  UK gagging order over Tiger Woods
Lawyers for Tiger Woods obtain an order stopping UK media reporting on certain information purportedly about the US golfer.
MOTORSPORT
F1 drivers to help race stewards
Ex-Formula 1 drivers will become part of the group of race officials at each grand prix.
  MotoGP poised for bigger engines
MotoGP engines will increase in size from 800cc to 1000cc in 2012 after a agreement between the sport's governing body and rights holders on Friday.
  Raikkonen agrees rallying switch
Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen agrees to race for Citroen's junior team in the 2010 World Rally Championship.
FORMULA 1
F1 drivers to help race stewards
Ex-Formula 1 drivers will become part of the group of race officials at each grand prix.
  F1 gossip column
Ferrari not keen on Michael Schumacher driving for Mercedes, F1 drivers vote Ayrton Senna the best ever, plus other stories and rumours.
  Button backs new F1 points system
World champion Jenson Button backs plans for a new Formula 1 points-scoring system in 2010.
BOXING
Klitschko seals win over Johnson
Vitali Klitschko defends his WBC world heavyweight title with an efficient but unspectacular win over Kevin Johnson.
  Haskins claims Commonwealth title
Lee Haskins adds the Commonwealth super-flyweight title to his British crown after outpointing Don Broadhurst in 12 scrappy rounds in Newport.
  Arthur wins British title warm-up
Welsh boxer Jamie Arthur warmed-up for his British featherweight title shot with an unconvincing points victory over Mickey Coveney.
ATHLETICS
Cullen carries Irish Euro hopes
Mary Cullen is Ireland's big medal hope in Sunday's European Cross Country Championships in Dublin.
  Thanou denied Jones' Olympic gold
Katerina Thanou will not be awarded Marion Jones' 100m gold medal from the 2000 Olympic Games.
  Marathon victors return to London
Sammy Wanjiru and Irina Mikitenko will defend their men's and women's London Marathon titles next year on 25 April.
SNOOKER
Higgins sees off brave O'Sullivan
John Higgins survives a Ronnie O'Sullivan fightback to win 9-8 and set up Sunday's UK Championship final with Ding Junhui.
  UK Championship latest & schedule
Results and schedule from the UK Championship semi-finals at the Telford International Centre.
  Steve Davis on Twitter (external)
Follow updates from the six-time world champion and BBC analyst
HORSE RACING
Khyber lands shock Cheltenham win
Khyber Kim claims a surprise win over Celestial Halo in the Boylesports.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham.
  Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter
Follow the latest news from the BBC's horse racing correspondent (external site)
  Deep Purple claims Peterborough
Deep Purple is cut to 12-1 for the King George VI Chase after landing the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon.
CYCLING
Cycling shake-up hits British duo
Track cyclists Rebecca Romero and Bradley Wiggins will not be able to defend their titles at London 2012 but Victoria Pendleton could go for three golds.
  Team Sky announce Wiggins capture
Team Sky sign three-time Olympic cycling champion Bradley Wiggins for the 2010 season.
  I will not be leader - Armstrong
American cycling legend Lance Armstrong says he will not be the main rider for new cycling outfit Team RadioShack.
OTHER SPORT...
Sick Alcott impresses in Sweden
Britain's Chemmy Alcott overcomes sickness to grab 11th in the giant slalom at the latest World Cup leg in Sweden.
  GB overlooked for Worlds wildcard
Great Britain miss out on a wildcard entry to next year's World Championship in Turkey.
  Massaro defeats Perry in Monaco
Laura Massaro beats Madeline Perry in the final of the $25,000 Monte Carlo Classic in Monaco.
FUN AND GAMES
Review of the week
Chelsea's 'cursed' shirts and the latest episode in the QPR soap opera
  Robbo Robson blog
The Tees Mouth makes a case for all 10 Sports Personality candidates
  Ten to Tackle
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
NORTHERN IRELAND
Ulster 23-13 Stade Francais
Ulster remain in strong contention for a place in the Heineken Cup knock-out stage after they brush aside French giants Stade Francais at Ravenhill.
  Jeffrey and Robinson hit by bans
Linfield manager David Jeffrey and his Dungannon Swifts counterpart Dixie Robinson have been handed three-match touchline suspensions.
  Derry sign up first four players
Derry City sign up their first four players after all their previous players were made free agents following the club's exclusion from the League of Ireland Premier Division.
SCOTLAND
Motherwell 2-3 Celtic
Celtic record their fourth straight Scottish Premier League win in a thrilling five-goal victory over Motherwell to stay top of the table.
  Live video - O'Sullivan v Higgins
Live BBC Sport coverage from snooker's UK Championship in Telford (UK users only).
  Rangers 3-0 St Johnstone
Two goals by Kris Boyd help Rangers record a comfortable home win over St Johnstone.
WALES
Blues 15-9 Toulouse
Cardiff Blues retain hopes of automatic qualification from Pool 5 of the Heineken Cup with a tense victory over European giants Toulouse.
  Viadana 7-62 Ospreys
Springbok scrum-half Ricky Januarie scores a debut try in the Ospreys' bonus point Heineken Cup win at Viadana.
  Swansea 0-1 Nottm Forest
David McGoldrick's winner against Swansea City fired Nottingham Forest to third in the Championship.

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