| Monday, 28 December, 2009, 0:00 GMT 24:00 +00:00:Europe/London | |
| TOP STORIES | |
| Obama orders air security review President Obama orders a review of US air security after a man known to US intelligence is charged with trying to blow up a plane. | |
| Iranian protesters die in clashes At least four protesters are killed and 300 arrested amid violence between anti-government crowds and police in Iran's capital. | |
| Briton 'not told execution date' Briton Akmal Shaikh, who faces execution in China, does not know he is to be killed within days, it has emerged. | |
| Labour MP dies after heart attack David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, dies after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family. | |
| Pope on first visit since attack The Pope visits a soup kitchen in Rome in his first journey outside the Vatican since being attacked during Christmas Eve. | |
| WORLD | |
| Iranian protesters die in clashes At least four protesters are killed and 300 arrested amid violence between anti-government crowds and police in Iran's capital. | |
| Obama orders air security review President Obama orders a review of US air security after a man known to US intelligence is charged with trying to blow up a plane. | |
| Pope on first visit since attack The Pope visits a soup kitchen in Rome in his first journey outside the Vatican since being attacked during Christmas Eve. | |
| AFRICA | |
| Father warned about 'jet bomber' The father of a Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a transatlantic jet had warned US officials about his son's views. | |
| 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. | |
| AMERICAS | |
| Obama orders air security review President Obama orders a review of US air security after a man known to US intelligence is charged with trying to blow up a plane. | |
| US states facing fresh blizzards A severe winter storm in the Midwestern US that has seen record amounts of snow fall is set to continue, forecasts say. | |
| Sheen in domestic violence claims Actor Charlie Sheen spent much of Christmas Day in a cell after being accused of domestic violence, police say. | |
| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
| Thai army deports Hmong to Laos Thailand starts deporting thousands of ethnic Hmong back to communist Laos, despite international concerns for their safety. | |
| New ferry tragedy in Philippines Three people are dead and 22 missing after the second ferry disaster to hit the Philippines in days, coast guards say. | |
| Briton 'not told execution date' Briton Akmal Shaikh, who faces execution in China, does not know he is to be killed within days, it has emerged. | |
| EUROPE | |
| Pope on first visit since attack The Pope visits a soup kitchen in Rome in his first journey outside the Vatican since being attacked during Christmas Eve. | |
| Eight held in Turkey 'army plot' Eight Turkish soldiers are detained over an alleged plot to assassinate the deputy prime minister, the army says. | |
| Croatian election goes to run-off Opposition leader Ivo Josipovic is to face independent candidate Milan Bandic in a run-off for the Croatian presidency, officials confirm. | |
| MIDDLE EAST | |
| Iranian protesters die in clashes At least four protesters are killed and 300 arrested amid violence between anti-government crowds and police in Iran's capital. | |
| Gaza damage 'not being addressed' Not enough is being done to repair damage done to Gaza by Israeli military action one year ago, says the UN. | |
| Shia pilgrims flock to Iraqi city Hundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims gather in the Iraqi city of Karbala for the climax of Ashura, amid tight security. | |
| SOUTH ASIA | |
| Pakistan official's house bombed Militants in Pakistan blow up the house of a local official, killing him and five members of his family, policed say. | |
| Pakistan blast leaves five dead A suspected suicide bomb attack on a Shia Muslim gathering in Pakistan-administered Kashmir leaves five dead, officials say. | |
| India bridge collapse 'kills 40' The collapse of a bridge under construction in western India is feared to have killed some 40 people. | |
| UK | |
| UK-US flight delays after 'bomb' Passengers on US-bound flights from Britain face delays and extra security after a man is charged with trying to blow up a plane. | |
| Labour MP dies after heart attack David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, dies after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family. | |
| Six held on suspicion of murder Six people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found fatally injured at a house in Cheltenham. | |
| ENGLAND | |
| Labour MP dies after heart attack David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, dies after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family. | |
| 'Nightmare' of lost man's family The family of a UK tourist who has been missing in the Swiss Alps for five days say they are enduring a "nightmare". | |
| Six held on suspicion of murder Six people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found fatally injured at a house in Cheltenham. | |
| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| Man dies in County Antrim fire A man in his 50s has died in a house fire in Whitehead, County Antrim, the Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed. | |
| Quarry death 'a tragic accident' An MLA describes the death of a teenager, whose body was found at a quarry, as a "terribly tragic and unfortunate accident". | |
| 'Adams canvassed with brother' A picture of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams canvassing with his brother Liam for the party in Dundalk in 1997 is published in a Sunday newspaper. | |
| SCOTLAND | |
| Victim of 'street fight' murdered A murder inquiry is launched after a 23-year-old man was killed during a "large street fight" in the east end of Glasgow. | |
| SNP to hold talks over TV debates The SNP are to hold talks with the BBC in a bid to agree a way in which the party can take part in a leaders debate on TV. | |
| Man dies and five hurt in crash One man has died and five other people were taken to hospital after a two-car crash in the Borders. | |
| WALES | |
| Four mountain rescues in 24 hours RAF helicopter crews are called out four times in just over 24 hours to save a total of seven people in trouble in Snowdonia. | |
| Heavy snow is predicted for Wales Heavy snow is forecast for many parts of Wales by Tuesday, with up to a foot on higher ground, with drifts. | |
| Father-of-three dies in collision Police appeal for witnesses after a 44-year-old driver is killed and another is seriously injured in a late-night two-vehicle collision. | |
| POLITICS | |
| Labour MP dies after heart attack David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, dies after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family. | |
| Cameron urges 'good clean fight' Conservative leader David Cameron uses his new year message to call for the general election campaign to be a "good clean fight". | |
| Howard in BNP warning to parties Former Tory leader Michael Howard has accused the mainstream parties of failing to do enough to challenge the British National Party. | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| Animal Collective album tops poll Dance act Animal Collective's record Merriweather Post Pavilion is hailed album of the year in a critics' poll. | |
| McElderry climbs to top of chart X Factor winner Joe McElderry replaces Rage Against The Machine at the top of the singles chart with his song The Climb. | |
| Sheen in domestic violence claims Actor Charlie Sheen spent much of Christmas Day in a cell after being accused of domestic violence, police say. | |
| SCIENCE/NATURE | |
| Plant chemical 'manipulates' ants Acacia plants have chemical control over the armies of ants that guard them, scientists discover. | |
| Ancient whale sucked mud for food An ancient "dwarf" whale fed by sucking small animals out of the seafloor mud with its short snout and tongue. | |
| Genes 'drive deadly brain cancer' Scientists have discovered two genes that appear responsible for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. | |
| TECHNOLOGY | |
| AI aims to solve in-game chatter Prize-winning "chatbot" technology is being used in an attempt to solve one of "the last uncracked problems" in games design. | |
| 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. | |
| HEALTH | |
| Genes 'drive deadly brain cancer' Scientists have discovered two genes that appear responsible for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. | |
| Inner ear alters brain blood flow Minute organs hidden deep within the ear appear to directly alter blood flow to the brain, scientists discover. | |
| Free smoking quit kits launched A free quit-smoking kit is launched as research shows almost half of smokers in England resolve to quit in the new year. | |
| EDUCATION | |
| Minister backs 'brain' games role Education Secretary Michael Russell says computer games can play a key role in encouraging children's learning. | |
| 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. | |
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| 1980: Green light for breakfast television A shake-up of broadcasting franchises paves the way for breakfast television. | |||
| 2003: Britain gives go-ahead for 'sky marshals' The British Government announces plans to tighten airline security by allowing armed guards on some British flights to the USA. | |||
| 1993: Mafia link in cocaine haul British customs officials seize £70m of Colombian cocaine thought to be linked to the Mafia. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
| Hull 1-3 Man Utd Manchester United edge past Hull in an error-strewn game to move within two points of Premier League leaders Chelsea. | |
| England begin solid Durban reply England reach 103-1 in reply to South Africa's 343 before bad light hits Durban on day two of the second Test. | |
| Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to inspire his side to a victory over Aston Villa. | |
| Hibernian 1-4 Rangers Kenny Miller's double helps SPL leaders Rangers to a comfortable victory over Hibernian at Easter Road. | |
| London Irish 23-19 Saracens London Irish come from behind to hand Saracens their first Premiership defeat of the season. | |
| FOOTBALL | |
| Hull 1-3 Man Utd Manchester United edge past Hull in an error-strewn game to move within two points of Premier League leaders Chelsea. | |
| Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to inspire his side to a victory over Aston Villa. | |
| Hibernian 1-4 Rangers Kenny Miller's double helps SPL leaders Rangers to a comfortable victory over Hibernian at Easter Road. | |
| ARSENAL | |
| Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to inspire his side to a victory over Aston Villa. | |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
| Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to inspire his side to a victory over Aston Villa. | |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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| BLACKBURN | |
| Blackburn v Sunderland Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Blackburn and Sunderland in the Premier League. | |
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| BOLTON | |
| Bolton v Hull Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Bolton and Hull in the Premier League. | |
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| BURNLEY | |
| Everton v Burnley Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Everton and Burnley in the Premier League. | |
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| CHELSEA | |
| Chelsea v Fulham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League. | |
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| EVERTON | |
| Everton v Burnley Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Everton and Burnley in the Premier League. | |
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| FULHAM | |
| Chelsea v Fulham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League. | |
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| HULL | |
| Hull 1-3 Man Utd Manchester United edge past Hull in an error-strewn game to move within two points of Premier League leaders Chelsea. | |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
| Wolves v Man City Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Wolves and Man City in the Premier League. | |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
| Hull 1-3 Man Utd Manchester United edge past Hull in an error-strewn game to move within two points of Premier League leaders Chelsea. | |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
| Portsmouth v Arsenal Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Portsmouth and Arsenal in the Premier League. | |
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| STOKE | |
| Stoke v Birmingham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Stoke and Birmingham in the Premier League. | |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
| Blackburn v Sunderland Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Blackburn and Sunderland in the Premier League. | |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
| Tottenham v West Ham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Tottenham and West Ham in the Premier League. | |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
| Tottenham v West Ham Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Tottenham and West Ham in the Premier League. | |
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| WIGAN | |
| Man Utd v Wigan Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Man Utd and Wigan in the Premier League. | |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
| Mali lose out to North Korea Mali lose 1-0 to North Korea in a four-team tournament in Qatar as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. | |
| Wigan 1-1 Blackburn Benni McCarthy's first league goal of the season is not enough for Blackburn to edge their derby clash with Wigan. | |
| Benin seek to upset Angola odds Squirrels striker Razak Omotoyossi says his country can make it through the group stage of the Nations Cup. | |
| CRICKET | |
| Swann happy with England position England spinner Graeme Swann says the tourists are well placed after two days of the second Test in Durban. | |
| England begin solid Durban reply England reach 103-1 in reply to South Africa's 343 before bad light hits Durban on day two of the second Test. | |
| Australia v Pakistan live score Australia take on Pakistan in Melbourne in the first Test of a three-match series. | |
| RUGBY UNION | |
| London Irish 23-19 Saracens London Irish come from behind to hand Saracens their first Premiership defeat of the season. | |
| Harlequins 20-21 Wasps A record Premiership crowd of 76,716 watches John Hart's try seal a narrow victory for Wasps over rivals Harlequins. | |
| Leicester 32-6 Sale Leicester score four tries to defeat Sale at Welford Road. | |
| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
| Raynor and Hull FC part company Winger Gareth Raynor leaves Hull by mutual consent despite having a year left on his contract. | |
| Hull KR accounts show £3m debts Hull KR file accounts showing accumulated debts of more than £3m. | |
| Crusaders court Mason & Hauraki Crusaders are understood to be keen to sign forward pair Willie Mason and Weller Hauraki from down under. | |
| 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 | |
| Pacquiao camp sets fight deadline Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum gives Floyd Mayweather's camp a deadline of Monday to settle their blood-test dispute. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| Kauto backed for Cheltenham glory Kauto Star is the favourite ahead of rival Denman for March's Cheltenham Gold Cup | |
| Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter Follow the latest news from the BBC's horse racing correspondent (external site) | |
| Silver surges to Dial-A-Bet glory Golden Silver easily holds off pre-race favourite Tranquil Sea to win the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown. | |
| 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... | |
| Taylor brushes off Hine challenge Phil Taylor's bid for a 15th PDC World Championship title gathers pace as he breezes past part-time baker Steve Hine. | |
| 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 | |
| Seaview ref feared for his safety Irish League referee Adrian McCourt says he was concerned for his safety after sending off five players and a manager in the Crusaders v Cliftonville match. | |
| Kilmore Rec win Steel Cup final Kilmore Rec beat to win the Steel and Sons Cup final on Christmas morning at Seaview. | |
| Institute hit by financial crisis Institute may have to sell players to ease financial difficulties at the Carling Premiership club. | |
| SCOTLAND | |
| Hibernian 1-4 Rangers Kenny Miller's double helps SPL leaders Rangers to a comfortable victory over Hibernian at Easter Road. | |
| Glasgow 25-12 Edinburgh Dan Parks kicks 20 points as Glasgow prove too strong for Edinburgh and move top of the Magners League. | |
| Dons set to clinch Marshall loan Aberdeen hope to complete a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Paul Marshall on loan for the rest of the season. | |
| WALES | |
| Blues 42-13 Dragons Cardiff Blues score five second-half tries as they come from behind to beat Newport Gwent Dragons. | |
| Cardiff to bounce back - Marshall Goalkeeper David Marshall says Cardiff can bounce back from their Boxing Day loss to Plymouth by beating Peterborough on Monday. | |
| Pratley enjoys time on goal trail Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley hopes to carry on his rich goal-scoring form against Crystal Palace in Monday's Championship clash at the Liberty Stadium. | |
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