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TOP STORIES
Obama cancels Moon return project
US President Barack Obama cancels the project initiated by his predecessor to send humans back to the Moon.
  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.
  Jigsaw killer cut up other bodies
A man who killed and chopped up a man, then dumped his body parts in two counties, admits dismembering four other bodies.
  Roadside bombs kill two soldiers
Roadside bombs have killed two British soldiers who were on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
  University budget cuts revealed
England's university budgets are being cut by £449m next year - raising fears that thousands will miss out on places.
WORLD
Obama unveils $3.8tn budget plans
President Obama announces a budget plan which, despite cuts in some programmes, will see the US deficit rising to record levels.
  Top Israeli officers reprimanded
Israel reveals it has reprimanded two officers over an artillery attack in Gaza in which white phosphorus was used.
  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.
AFRICA
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.
  ANC backs Zuma over 'love-child'
South Africa's African National Congress defends President Jacob Zuma over claims he fathered a child outside marriage.
  ICC 'must probe Nigeria violence'
A Nigerian rights group urges the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate violence between Muslims and Christians in Jos.
AMERICAS
Obama unveils $3.8tn budget plans
President Obama announces a budget plan which, despite cuts in some programmes, will see the US deficit rising to record levels.
  Haiti criticises US missionaries
Haiti's PM says US missionaries arrested trying to take children out of the country "knew what they were doing was wrong".
  Mexico partygoers die in attack
Gunmen kill at least 14 people at a high school student party in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez.
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.
  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.
  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.
EUROPE
UN chief urges courage in Cyprus
UN chief Ban Ki-moon says he is encouraged by efforts to find a permanent solution to the division of Cyprus.
  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.
  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.
MIDDLE EAST
Top Israeli officers reprimanded
Israel reveals it has reprimanded two officers over an artillery attack in Gaza in which white phosphorus was used.
  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.
  'Fresh clashes' reported in Yemen
The Yemeni government says it has clashed with Houthi rebels in northern Yemen, a claim denied by a rebel spokesman.
SOUTH ASIA
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.
  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.
  Pakistan chief selector resigns
Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim resigns following a disastrous tour of Australia.
UK
University budget cuts revealed
England's university budgets are being cut by £449m next year - raising fears that thousands will miss out on places.
  Roadside bombs kill two soldiers
Roadside bombs have killed two British soldiers who were on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
  Jigsaw killer cut up other bodies
A man who killed and chopped up a man, then dumped his body parts in two counties, admits dismembering four other bodies.
ENGLAND
Jigsaw killer cut up other bodies
A man who killed and chopped up a man, then dumped his body parts in two counties, admits dismembering four other bodies.
  Couple terrorised over 'mix up'
A couple fear they are being targeted by criminals who think they are hiding money from the UK's biggest robbery.
  Expenses MP loses golden goodbye
A Labour MP is stripped of a £65,000 allowance for retiring MPs after a "particularly serious" breach of expenses rules.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Deal on cards as talks continue
The Assembly parties appear close to a deal on devolution of justice powers as the round of discussions continues.
  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.
  Real IRA 'attacked PSNI station'
The dissident republican group the Real IRA says it carried out a gun attack on a police station in County Armagh.
SCOTLAND
Long term plan needed over C.diff
A Canadian expert warns that Scotland needs "extraordinary resources" to tackle the clostridium difficile infection.
  MSPs to scrutinise bridge plans
Plans for a new bridge over the Forth are to be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament's transport committee.
  Airport boss warns over rail link
Glasgow Airport's boss warns that if its planned rail link is axed other transport improvements must be made a priority.
WALES
Girls 'lured into prostitution'
A 61-year-old businessman used the internet to lure girls as young as 14 into prostitution by promising modelling work, a court hears.
  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.
  Ex-footballer escapes Afghan bomb
A former Swansea City footballer whose vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan escaped unharmed.
POLITICS
MPs set for electoral reform vote
MPs are to be asked to vote next week on holding a referendum on electoral reform, the BBC learns.
  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.
  Mandelson warns about Tory plans
A Conservative government would "strangle the recovery at birth", Business Secretary Lord Mandelson says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Haiti single to get first airplay
Simon Cowell's all-star charity single for the Haiti earthquake victims is made available for airplay on all radio stations.
  Beyonce is queen of Grammy Awards
Pop star Beyonce wins six prestigious Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, closely followed by country singer Taylor Swift.
  Official midweek 'chart' launched
Radio 1 and the Official Charts Company are broadcasting midweek singles and albums figures for the first time during a new weekly show.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Obama cancels Moon return project
US President Barack Obama cancels the project initiated by his predecessor to send humans back to the Moon.
  55 countries pledge carbon curbs
Governments around the world reaffirm plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as required by last month's climate accord.
  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.
TECHNOLOGY
Temporary shutdown for WikiLeaks
Whistleblower website WikiLeaks says it is closing down temporarily because of financial problems.
  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.
  Speaker's wife in Twitter set-to
Commons Speaker's wife Sally Bercow complains about being featured on a website monitoring MPs' movements.
HEALTH
Fish oils 'beat mental illness'
Taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk, trial findings suggest.
  Longer life 'lived in bad health'
Attempts to encourage healthier lifestyles risk just adding extra years of poor health to life, experts say.
  'Immune jab' blocks chronic pain
A treatment already used for immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis appears to also work for chronic pain, scientists discover.
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.
  Students threaten MPs over fees
Students campaigning against an increase in tuition fees are targeting MPs who hold seats in university cities.
  Clegg plan to help poorer pupils
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg promises to scrap tax credits for better-off families and put £2.5bn into schooling for the under-privileged.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1943: Germans surrender at Stalingrad
The half-starved remnants of the German 6th Army give themselves up after five months of bloody fighting for Stalingrad ends in defeat.
  1990: De Klerk dismantles apartheid in South Africa
The President of South Africa lifts the 30-year ban on leading anti-apartheid group the African National Congress.
  1987: Peace envoy imprisoned in Beirut
Reports from Lebanon say Church of England envoy Terry Waite has been kidnapped by an Islamic militia group.

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TOP STORIES
Celtic secure Spurs striker Keane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane signs for Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
  Man City complete Johnson swoop
Manchester City swoop to seal the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson with minutes to spare at the end of the January transfer window.
  Terry waits on England captaincy
England boss Fabio Capello is in no rush to decide on John Terry's future as captain, BBC Sport understands.
  Stoke sign Pompey keeper Begovic
Stoke complete a deal for Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a four-and-a-half-year contract for £3.25m.
  Mido & Ilan join West Ham on loan
West Ham United complete the loan signings of strikers Mido from Middlesbrough and Brazilian Ilan from French club St Etienne.
FOOTBALL
Celtic secure Spurs striker Keane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane signs for Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
  Man City complete Johnson swoop
Manchester City swoop to seal the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson with minutes to spare at the end of the January transfer window.
  Sunderland 0-0 Stoke
Stoke stretch their unbeaten run to five matches following a tedious goalless draw against Sunderland.
ARSENAL
Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd
Manchester United outclass Arsenal at the Emirates to maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea
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ASTON VILLA
Fulham sign trio on deadline day
Fulham complete the loan signings of Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey and Roma striker Stefano Okaka and a permanent deal for young Liverpool defender Christopher Buchtmann.
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham's Bent loaned to QPR
QPR sign Birmingham striker Marcus Bent on loan until the end of the season.
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BLACKBURN
McCarthy completes West Ham move
West Ham complete the signing of striker Benni McCarthy from Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.
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BOLTON
Bolton's Connolly heads for Perth
Bolton central defender Mark Connolly joins St Johnstone on loan.
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BURNLEY
Burnley make double loan signing
Burnley agree a new loan deal with Portsmouth for striker David Nugent until the end of the season and also confirm a deal for Chelsea midfielder Jack Cork.
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CHELSEA
Hull v Chelsea
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Hull and Chelsea in the Premier League.
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EVERTON
Everton momentum pleases Cahill
Midfielder Tim Cahill believes Everton have gained momentum after extending their unbeaten league run to nine games.
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FULHAM
Fulham sign trio on deadline day
Fulham complete the loan signings of Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey and Roma striker Stefano Okaka and a permanent deal for young Liverpool defender Christopher Buchtmann.
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HULL
Hull reject Wolves offer for Hunt
Hull City turn down a £5m offer from Premier League relegation rivals Wolves for midfielder Stephen Hunt.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City complete Johnson swoop
Manchester City swoop to seal the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson with minutes to spare at the end of the January transfer window.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Ferguson praises 'maturing' Nani
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Nani is finally fulfilling his potential after the win over Arsenal.
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PORTSMOUTH
Stoke sign Pompey keeper Begovic
Stoke complete a deal for Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a four-and-a-half-year contract for £3.25m.
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STOKE
Sunderland 0-0 Stoke
Stoke stretch their unbeaten run to five matches following a tedious goalless draw against Sunderland.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 0-0 Stoke
Stoke stretch their unbeaten run to five matches following a tedious goalless draw against Sunderland.
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TOTTENHAM
Celtic secure Spurs striker Keane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane signs for Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Mido & Ilan join West Ham on loan
West Ham United complete the loan signings of strikers Mido from Middlesbrough and Brazilian Ilan from French club St Etienne.
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WIGAN
Teenager Moses seals Wigan move
Crystal Palace's teenage striker Victor Moses completes a deal to sign for Wigan Athletic.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Shehata reveals Nigeria approach
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata claims he has been approached by Nigeria to lead them on a temporary basis at the World Cup in June.
  Man City denied permit for Mariga
Inter Milan sign Parma's Kenya midfielder McDonald Mariga after his £7m move to Manchester City collapses when he is refused a UK work permit.
  Mido & Ilan join West Ham on loan
West Ham United complete the loan signings of strikers Mido from Middlesbrough and Brazilian Ilan from French club St Etienne.
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.
  Kenya hammer Scotland in Nairobi
Kenya gain revenge over Scotland with a 10-wicket win in their Twenty20 match in Nairobi.
  Ireland seal win over Afghanistan
Ireland beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the first game of their quadrangular series in Sri Lanka.
RUGBY UNION
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.
  Guscott questions Welsh mentality
Ex-England star Jeremy Guscott questions Wales' mentality ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against England.
  Schofield signs Toulon contract
Sale captain Dean Schofield agrees a two-year deal with French club Toulon starting from next season.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Lynch named new Bradford captain
Prop Andy Lynch is named as Bradford Bulls captain for the new Super League season.
  Newton injury not serious - Kear
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach John Kear says that hooker Terry Newton's injury is not serious.
  Quins chief confident on crowds
Harlequins chief executive Paul Blanchard says he is confident their crowds will grow as the season goes on.
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.
  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.
  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.
GOLF
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.
  Mickelson rule-bending - Westwood
Lee Westwood has accused Phil Mickelson of "bending the rules" over his use of a controversial 20-year-old club.
  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.
MOTORSPORT
Schumacher impresses on F1 return
Michael Schumacher is immediately quick in his first run in the new Mercedes car, but Ferrari's Felipe Massa sets the pace at the first Formula 1 testing session of 2010 in Valencia.
  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.
  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
Schumacher impresses on F1 return
Michael Schumacher is immediately quick in his first run in the new Mercedes car, but Ferrari's Felipe Massa sets the pace at the first Formula 1 testing session of 2010 in Valencia.
  Massa delighted with new Ferrari
Felipe Massa says he is fully fit for the new Formula 1 season after setting the fastest time on the first day of official testing in Valencia.
  Monday's F1 gossip column
Toro Rosso's Sebastien Buemi confident of improvement, plus Virgin Racing hit the track and Russia's grand prix hopes, and other gossip and rumours
BOXING
Magee crowned European champion
Brian Magee wins the vacant European super-middleweight title with a seventh-round stoppage of Mads Larsen in Denmark.
  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.
  McAllister keeps title in Glasgow
Aberdeen lightweight Lee McAllister defends his Commonwealth title with a unanimous points win over Samuel Amoako.
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.
  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.
  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.
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.
  Welsh Open 2010 scores/schedule
Scores from the Welsh Open at the Newport Centre.
  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.
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.
  Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter
Follow the latest news from the BBC's horse racing correspondent (external site)
  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.
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.
  Cummings gets fourth for Team Sky
British cyclist Steve Cummings finishes an impressive fourth as Team Sky make their European debut in Marseille.
  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.
OTHER SPORT...
Super Bowl sides prepare in Miami
The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints arrive in Miami to start a week of preparations for Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV.
  Britain to host Euro qualifiers
Great Britain's men will play three 2012 European Handball Championships qualifiers on home soil later this year.
  Nicholson wins first major title
Paul Nicholson beats world champion Phil Taylor on the way to winning the Players Championship at the Circus Tavern.
FUN AND GAMES
Review of the week
Liam 'calls Fergie a dustman', as City chief puts his foot in it
  Robbo Robson blog
"Rooney can even cartwheel and run backwards like a bearded Beth Tweddle"
  Ten to Tackle
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
NORTHERN IRELAND
Healy agrees loan move to Ipswich
Ipswich Town sign Sunderland pair David Healy and Daryl Murphy on loan until the end of the season.
  Coleraine 4-3 Glentoran
Coleraine beat Glentoran 4-3 with Rory Patterson getting a hat-trick against the club he will join in the summer.
  Linfield 5-0 Newry City
Peter Thompson and Curtis Allen score two each as Linfield strengthen their title challenge by beating Newry.
SCOTLAND
Celtic secure Spurs striker Keane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane signs for Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
  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.
  Boro secure Miller from Aberdeen
Scotland striker Lee Miller moves to Middlesbrough from Aberdeen for about £500,000.
WALES
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.
  Dobbie seals Blackpool loan move
Swansea City's out-of-favour striker Stephen Dobbie has completed a transfer deadline day loan switch to Championship rivals Blackpool.
  Williams extends Gloucester stay
Wales scrum-half Andy Williams will remain with Gloucester for the rest of the season.

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