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TOP STORIES
Woman knocks pontiff down at Mass
The Pope conducts his Christmas Mass despite being briefly knocked over by a spectator who jumped the barriers.
  Obama hails Senate health reform
US President Barack Obama welcomes his healthcare bill's success in the Senate, saying it paves the way for "real" reform.
  Man charged in snowball stabbing
Police charge a 19-year-old man with murder after a man was stabbed to death following a snowball fight in Denbighshire.
  Sara Payne improving in hospital
Child protection campaigner Sara Payne is in a stable condition in hospital with complications following brain surgery.
  Scotland's bad weather continues
Adverse weather conditions which have affected Scotland for the past week are due to continue into Christmas day.
WORLD
Woman knocks pontiff down at Mass
The Pope conducts his Christmas Mass despite being briefly knocked over by a spectator who jumped the barriers.
  'Humongous' storm hits US Midwest
A deadly winter storm makes its way across the US Midwest, killing 12 people, snarling holiday travel and cutting power.
  Obama hails Senate health reform
US President Barack Obama welcomes his healthcare bill's success in the Senate, saying it paves the way for "real" reform.
AFRICA
UN action shameful, says Eritrea
Eritrea says sanctions imposed by the UN are shameful and dismisses claims it backs militants in Somalia.
  Niger vows to arrest dissidents
Niger says it will arrest three exiled opposition leaders - jeopardising talks aimed at breaking the country's political deadlock.
  Archbishop attacks anti-gay bill
The Archbishop of York condemns proposals in Uganda to put to death gay people who have sex with a minor.
AMERICAS
Obama hails Senate health reform
US President Barack Obama welcomes his healthcare bill's success in the Senate, saying it paves the way for "real" reform.
  'Humongous' storm hits US Midwest
A deadly winter storm makes its way across the US Midwest, killing 12 people, snarling holiday travel and cutting power.
  Peru passengers die in bus crash
At least 40 passengers were killed when a bus crashed down a mountainside in the Andes of southern Peru.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Japan PM sorry over funds scandal
Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama has apologised after two former aides were indicted with violating laws on political funding.
  China angered by 'interference'
China accuses foreign diplomats of meddling in its internal affairs after criticism of the trial of prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo.
  Five sentenced to death by China
Five more people are sentenced to death for their part in the violence in China's Xinjiang region in July.
EUROPE
Woman knocks pontiff down at Mass
The Pope conducts his Christmas Mass despite being briefly knocked over by a spectator who jumped the barriers.
  Fine imposed over Kampusch kidnap
A top investigator is fined in the case of Natascha Kampusch, the Austrian girl who was held in a cellar for more than eight years.
  Italian PM vows to defeat mafia
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has vowed to defeat the organised crime in the country by 2013.
MIDDLE EAST
Dozens killed in Yemen air strike
At least 30 suspected al-Qaeda militants, possibly including two commanders, are killed in an air strike in Yemen, officials say.
  Iraqi bomb blasts leave 23 dead
At least 23 people are killed and scores are wounded in a series of bomb blasts in Iraq, some targeting Shia Muslims.
  Iran 'to ban' defaced banknotes
Iran says defaced banknotes are to be made invalid, after the appearance of opposition slogans on money, local media report.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan suicide bomb kills eight
A suicide bomber kills eight Afghan civilians in Kandahar when his bomb explodes near a hotel, police say.
  New state strike begins in India
The start of a two-day strike by supporters of a planned new Indian state, Telangana, brings violence to the region.
  Deadly explosion rocks Peshawar
A big explosion hits a busy road in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, with at least four people reported killed.
UK
Man charged in snowball stabbing
Police charge a 19-year-old man with murder after a man was stabbed to death following a snowball fight in Denbighshire.
  Scotland's bad weather continues
Adverse weather conditions which have affected Scotland for the past week are due to continue into Christmas day.
  UK tourist goes missing in Alps
The family of a UK tourist missing in the Swiss Alps say they are "hopeful" of finding him alive.
ENGLAND
Sara Payne improving in hospital
Child protection campaigner Sara Payne is in a stable condition in hospital with complications following brain surgery.
  Fatal crash driver can stay in UK
A jailed asylum seeker who fatally struck a girl with his car and fled the scene wins the right to remain in the UK.
  Dogs' home ransacked by thieves
Thieves ransack a dogs' home on Merseyside, leaving just enough supplies for the next few days.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Woman dies in Annalong home fire
A woman has died following a fire in a house on the Kilkeel Road in the County Down village of Annalong.
  Shot man was convicted criminal
A man shot in a paramilitary-style attack on Wednesday night was convicted in relation to an assault in which west Belfast man Harry Holland was killed.
  Adams will not surrender to PSNI
The brother of the Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he will not surrender himself to police in Northern Ireland.
SCOTLAND
Scotland's bad weather continues
Adverse weather conditions which have affected Scotland for the past week are due to continue into Christmas day.
  Health chiefs in booze price plea
All 17 of Scotland's public health chiefs sign a letter calling on politicians to back a minimum price for alcohol.
  Woman charged after man's death
A 20-year-old woman is arrested and charged following the death of a 62-year-old man in Edinburgh.
WALES
Man charged in snowball stabbing
Police charge a 19-year-old man with murder after a man was stabbed to death following a snowball fight in Denbighshire.
  Boy, 6, dies after farm incident
Villagers speak of a "wave of grief" after a six-year-old boy dies in a farm incident in Carmarthenshire.
  Icy roads hit Christmas getaway
Icy road conditions are causing problems for motorists during the Christmas getaway.
POLITICS
Audio slideshow: Political decade
John Prescott's punch, the Hutton inquiry, Charles Kennedy's resignation... relive the political highlights of the past decade.
  Queen to pay tribute to services
The Queen is expected to focus on Britain's armed forces and the environment in her annual Christmas Day broadcast.
  US Senate passes key health bill
The US Senate passes the final version of a historic healthcare reform bill, in a boost to President Barack Obama.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sarandon-Robbins split confirmed
Hollywood couple Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have ended their 23-year relationship, the actress's publicist confirms.
  'Grisly' Murphy artwork withdrawn
Artwork for a DVD release showing late actress Brittany Murphy lifeless in a bathtub is withdrawn by a US rental chain.
  Strictly star on driving charge
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Ricky Whittle is charged with dangerous driving after an incident involving a photographer.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Esa satellite senses Earth's pull
Europe's Goce satellite is returning remarkable new data on the way the pull of gravity varies across the Earth.
  Chimps use cleavers to chop food
For the first time, chimps are seen using tools to chop up and reduce food into smaller bite-sized portions.
  Scientists 'decode' memory making
Scientists believe they have uncovered one of the mechanisms that enable the brain to form memories.
TECHNOLOGY
HP camera 'can't see' black faces
An online video comparing a webcam's facial recognition response to a white woman and a black man is a big hit on YouTube.
  Military tracks Santa's journey
A 50-year old tradition has gone hi-tech as children track Santa via Google Maps, Facebook and Twitter.
  Google's Admob plans scrutinised
Google's plans to buy mobile phone marketing company Admob are looked at by the Federal Trade Commission.
HEALTH
Alzheimer's may 'ward off cancer'
Alzheimer's disease is associated with a reduced risk of cancer and vice versa, a US study suggests.
  US Senate passes key health bill
The US Senate passes the final version of a historic healthcare reform bill, in a boost to President Barack Obama.
  Another 'bad cholesterol' found
Scientists say they have found proof that another "bad" type of cholesterol contributes to heart disease.
EDUCATION
Concern over university cash cuts
University organisations voice fears about the scale of spending cuts being imposed on universities by the government.
  Pair quit amid student loans row
Two directors at the Student Loans Company have resigned in the wake of a damning report on payment delays.
  Legal warning halts outdoors trip
A council says a school trip for 70 pupils cannot go ahead to avoid discriminating against one of the group who is disabled.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1962: Bay of Pigs prisoners fly to freedom
More than 1,000 men taken prisoner at the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba return to the United States in time for Christmas.
  1974: 'Drowned' Stonehouse found alive
Former UK minister John Stonehouse has been found in Australia after apparently faking his own death.
  1968: First astronauts orbit Moon
The Apollo 8 spacecraft and its crew of three astronauts become the first manned space mission to orbit the Moon.
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TOP STORIES
Hughes axe leaves Ferguson fuming
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City's conduct in Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable".
  Schumacher targets 2010 F1 title
Michael Schumacher says he will be challenging to win another Formula 1 title in 2010 after announcing his return to the sport.
  Strauss unworried by Cook's form
England captain Andrew Strauss is not worried about Alastair Cook's form ahead of Saturday's second Test.
  Bruno's ex-manager Lawless dies
Former boxing manager Terry Lawless, best known for steering Frank Bruno to a world title challenge against Mike Tyson, dies at the age of 76.
  Ancelotti puts faith in young duo
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will call up young strikers Fabio Borini and Daniel Sturridge for the match against Fulham as the club's first-choice forwards are unavailable.
FOOTBALL
Hughes axe leaves Ferguson fuming
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City's conduct in Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable".
  Ancelotti puts faith in young duo
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will call up young strikers Fabio Borini and Daniel Sturridge for the match against Fulham as the club's first-choice forwards are unavailable.
  FA charge is scandalous - Brown
Hull boss Phil Brown says it is "scandalous" that his club have been charged by the Football Association for their part in the mass confrontation at Arsenal.
ARSENAL
FA charge is scandalous - Brown
Hull boss Phil Brown says it is "scandalous" that his club have been charged by the Football Association for their part in the mass confrontation at Arsenal.
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ASTON VILLA
Arsenal v Aston Villa
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham v Chelsea
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BLACKBURN
Wigan v Blackburn
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BOLTON
Burnley v Bolton
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BURNLEY
Burnley settle on fee for Edgar
Burnley agree a fee of £300,000 with Newcastle for the signing of defender David Edgar.
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CHELSEA
Birmingham v Chelsea
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Birmingham and Chelsea in the Premier League.
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EVERTON
Sunderland v Everton
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Sunderland and Everton in the Premier League.
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FULHAM
Fulham v Tottenham
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HULL
FA charge is scandalous - Brown
Hull boss Phil Brown says it is "scandalous" that his club have been charged by the Football Association for their part in the mass confrontation at Arsenal.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Hughes axe leaves Ferguson fuming
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City's conduct in Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable".
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Hughes axe leaves Ferguson fuming
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City's conduct in Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable".
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PORTSMOUTH
West Ham v Portsmouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between West Ham and Portsmouth in the Premier League.
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STOKE
Man City v Stoke
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland v Everton
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Sunderland and Everton in the Premier League.
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TOTTENHAM
Fulham v Tottenham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Fulham and Tottenham in the Premier League.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham v Portsmouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between West Ham and Portsmouth in the Premier League.
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WIGAN
Wigan v Blackburn
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Wigan and Blackburn in the Premier League.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Manucho named in Angola squad
Young Angola striker Manucho is picked by the hosts for the Africa Cup of Nations, despite recent disciplinary problems.
  Sinkala pays Nations Cup price
Germany-based midfielder Andrew Sinkala is left out of Zambia's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
  Coach concern over Benin call-up
Manager of English championship club Plymouth wants Benin to delay call up of defender Reda Johnson.
CRICKET
Strauss unworried by Cook's form
England captain Andrew Strauss is not worried about Alastair Cook's form ahead of Saturday's second Test.
  Century duo seal series for India
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli hit centuries as India beat Sri Lanka to wrap up a series victory.
  England could be scarred - Smith
South Africa captain Graeme Smith says England could be mentally scarred following their second-innings collapse in the drawn first Test in Centurion.
RUGBY UNION
Ireland suffer Leamy injury blow
Ireland and Munster forward Denis Leamy is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.
  Sport needs to break gay stereotype - Thomas
Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas hopes the revelation that he is gay will help break down stereotypes of homosexuality within sport.
  Worcester v Northampton (Sat)
Worcester host Northampton in Saturday's Guinness Premiership fixture.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Hull KR accounts show £3m debts
Hull KR file accounts showing accumulated debts of more than £3m.
  Wildcats announce stadium plans
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats unveil plans for a new community stadium which would hopefully secure the club's Super League future.
  Eastwood eager to start for Leeds
New arrival Greg Eastwood hopes to be fit for Leeds Rhinos' first game of the new Super League season.
TENNIS
Federer & Williams win ITF awards
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are named 2009 world champions by the International Tennis Federation.
  Keothavong set for Fed Cup return
Anne Keothavong is aiming to return to action after injury in Britain's Fed Cup tie against Portugal in February.
  Henin given wildcard for Sydney
Former world number one Justine Henin gets a wildcard for the Sydney International tournament which starts on 10 January.
GOLF
Scot Ramsay wins in South Africa
Scotland's Richie Ramsay wins the South African Open at Pearl Valley by beating India's Shiv Kapur in a play-off.
  Tag Heuer 'to drop Woods image'
Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer says it is to drop troubled golfer Tiger Woods's image from its US adverts, a Swiss paper reports.
  Woods wins PGA Tour player award
Tiger Woods is named the PGA Tour player of the year for the 10th time by his fellow professionals while Marc Leishman is rookie of the year.
MOTORSPORT
Schumacher targets 2010 F1 title
Michael Schumacher says he will be challenging to win another Formula 1 title in 2010 after announcing his return to the sport.
  Pedrosa to focus on 2010 after op
Dani Pedrosa leaves hospital after having surgery to remove a screw from his left hand and will step up his training for 2010 in a fortnight.
  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 targets 2010 F1 title
Michael Schumacher says he will be challenging to win another Formula 1 title in 2010 after announcing his return to the sport.
  Donington fails to attract buyer
Administrators fail to find a buyer for the Donington Park racetrack after it lost the contract to host F1.
  Schumacher signs up for F1 return
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher announces he will return to the sport in 2010 and race for Mercedes.
BOXING
Bruno's ex-manager Lawless dies
Former boxing manager Terry Lawless, best known for steering Frank Bruno to a world title challenge against Mike Tyson, dies at the age of 76.
  Mayweather-Pacquiao bout 'is off'
Floyd Mayweather Jr's planned bout with Manny Pacquiao is off because of a blood-testing dispute, says Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum.
  Pavlik power too much for Espino
American Kelly Pavlik retains his WBC and WBO middleweight titles with a fifth-round stoppage of compatriot Miguel Espino in Ohio on Saturday.
ATHLETICS
US relay teams suffer medal blow
Seven US runners lose a preliminary ruling in their bid to keep Olympic relay medals taken away after Marion Jones was banned for doping.
  UKA ups Euro qualifying standards
UK Athletics announces tougher qualifying standards for next year's European Championships in Barcelona.
  Yelling wins but Farah collapses
Hayley Yelling wins the women's European Cross Country Championships, but Mo Farah collapses after coming second in the men's race.
SNOOKER
TV show helps White preparation
Jimmy White believes appearing in ITV's I'm a Celebrity will help him at next month's Masters.
  White given wildcard into Masters
Snooker legend Jimmy White is handed a wildcard into the Masters at Wembley Arena.
  Hearn confirmed as snooker chief
Promoter Barry Hearn is ratified as the new chairman of snooker's governing body after he and Steve Davis are co-opted onto the board.
HORSE RACING
Boxing Day meetings under threat
A host of Boxing Day National Hunt meetings are under threat because of the poor weather conditions.
  Kauto aims for King George glory
Kauto Star will face 11 rivals as he bids for a fourth consecutive victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
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CYCLING
Cycling 'leads anti-doping fight'
David Millar says cycling has gone from being one of the sports worst affected by doping to leading the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
  Hoy prioritises gold over record
Cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says he will not risk his gold medal chances by chasing three Olympic titles at the 2012 Games in London.
  Scotland lift life ban on Millar
Scotland will allow cyclist David Millar to compete for his nation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India after he won an appeal against his life ban.
OTHER SPORT...
Wade and Van Gerwen set up clash
World number three James Wade beats Steve Brown to reach the second round of the PDC World Championship.
  Van der Vleuten seals Olympia win
Eric van der Vleuten of the Netherlands wins the Rolex FEI World Cup qualifier at Olympia.
  Rock beats Phelps but US win Duel
Britain's Michael Rock steals a superb victory over United States swimming legend Michael Phelps, but the US still easily beat Europe at Duel in the Pool.
FUN AND GAMES
Sport quotes of the decade Pt I
Bobby Robson leads the way in our round-up of quotes from 2000-2004 - part II next week
  Alternative Christmas song
A sporting take on Let It Snow - send in your ditties
  Robbo Robson blog
The Tees Mouth hands out Christmas gifts to the world of football
NORTHERN IRELAND
Leinster v Ulster (Sat)
Academy prospect Jamie Smith will play at full-back for Ulster against Leinster in the Magners League on Saturday.
  Holders Ports draw Glens in semis
Co-operative Cup holders Portadown draw Glentoran in the semi-finals of this year's competition, with Coleraine facing Dungannon Swifts.
  Pressure mounts on IFA president
Pressure is mounting on IFA president Raymond Kennedy following the recent payout to former chief executive Howard Wells.
SCOTLAND
Only two SFL games survive freeze
All but two Boxing Day fixtures are postponed in the Scottish Football League following Thursday pitch inspections amid freezing temperatures.
  Houston demands Dundee Utd focus
Dundee United prepare for life after Craig Levein with a game against Kilmarnock, one of five Scottish Premier League matches on Boxing Day.
  Levein wants Driver for Scotland
Scotland coach Craig Levein will give Hearts' England Under-21 winger Andrew Driver the chance to switch allegiance.
WALES
Hughes axe leaves Ferguson fuming
Sir Alex Ferguson brands Manchester City's conduct in Mark Hughes's dismissal as "unacceptable".
  Scarlets v Ospreys (Sat)
Team news and preview ahead of the Boxing Day Magners League west Wales derby at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli.
  Reading v Swansea
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Reading and Swansea in the Championship.

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