Monday, November 17, 2008

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TOP STORIES
Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000
US bank Citigroup announces plans for about 52,000 new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year.
  France holds 'Eta military head'
Spain hails a "severe blow" to Basque separatist group Eta after its suspected military chief is arrested in France.
  Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
Pirates have seized a giant Saudi oil tanker off the Kenyan coast and are steering it towards Somalia, the US Navy says.
  French 'virgin' ruling reversed
A French appeal court overrules the decision to annul a Muslim marriage because the bride had lied about being a virgin.
  Israeli 'mafia' boss assassinated
The head of one of Israel's most notorious crime families is blown up in his car in Tel Aviv, raising fears of a bloody mob conflict.
AFRICA
Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
Pirates have seized a giant Saudi oil tanker off the Kenyan coast and are steering it towards Somalia, the US Navy says.
  Clashes shatter Congo ceasefire
Heavy fighting breaks out in eastern DR Congo despite a rebel leader's offer of a ceasefire with the government.
  Albino girl killed for body parts
A six-year-old albino girl in Burundi is found dead with her limbs cut off, in the latest killing linked to ritual medicine.
AMERICAS
Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000
US bank Citigroup announces plans for about 52,000 new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year.
  'Painful' US-Libya era nears end
President Bush says a "painful chapter" in US-Libyan relations has almost ended after Tripoli makes a payment to victims of terror attacks.
  Mexico 'drug violence' kills 11
Mexican authorities blame drug-related crime as 11 people, including a teenage girl, die in 24 hours in the city of Tijuana.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Japanese economy now in recession
Japan's economy falls into its first recession since 2001 after shrinking by 0.1% in the July to September quarter.
  Whalers slip out of Japanese port
Japan's factory whaling ship reportedly leaves port without fanfare on a seasonal hunt, following protests last year.
  China TV bans top football league
China's main TV station switches off coverage of the country's top football league following a series of team and players scandals.
EUROPE
France holds 'Eta military head'
Spain hails a "severe blow" to Basque separatist group Eta after its suspected military chief is arrested in France.
  French 'virgin' ruling reversed
A French appeal court overrules the decision to annul a Muslim marriage because the bride had lied about being a virgin.
  Doctor admits he is 'a terrorist'
An NHS doctor accused of trying to set off car bombs in London and Glasgow admits he is a terrorist under English law.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel allows aid into Gaza Strip
Israel has briefly reopened the border crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow in a convoy of humanitarian aid.
  Pirates capture Saudi oil tanker
Pirates have seized a giant Saudi oil tanker off the Kenyan coast and are steering it towards Somalia, the US Navy says.
  Syria nuclear clues 'not damning'
Head of the UN atomic watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei says a report he will present on Syrian nuclear activity is "inconclusive".
SOUTH ASIA
Unusual rush of voters in Kashmir
In Indian-administered Kashmir, an unusual rush of voters marks the first phase of elections for a new state government.
  Abducted Indian crew on way home
The mainly Indian crew of a Japanese cargo ship, freed by Somali pirates after two months' captivity, are on their way home.
  Tibet exiles discuss China policy
Tibetan exiles, including the Dalai Lama, are meeting to discuss the future of their campaign against Chinese rule in Tibet.
UK NEWS
Case worker wanted Baby P in care
A senior social worker and police did not want Baby P returned to the home where he later died, the BBC learns.
  Prison attack halts Shannon trial
The trial of the man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews is halted after he is attacked and injured in jail.
  Doctor admits he is 'a terrorist'
An NHS doctor accused of trying to set off car bombs in London and Glasgow admits he is a terrorist under English law.
UK POLITICS
Brown defends economy boost plan
Gordon Brown says it is important to act "now" to help people as the Tories say borrowing more will mean higher taxes later.
  Presumed consent 'not ruled out'
The PM says he is not ruling out a law change on organ donation, despite experts rejecting the idea of "presumed consent".
  Keep Gaza truce, urges Miliband
David Miliband urges Israel and the Palestinians to maintain a Gaza truce, following recent outbreaks of violence.
UK EDUCATION
Tesco voucher help in EMA delays
Delays with the education maintenance allowance force a college to help students with supermarket vouchers.
  'Superficial' inspections warning
Ofsted's short, sharp inspection regime presents only a "superficial snapshot" of schools, a report says.
  UK society 'condemning' children
More than half the UK population believe young people act no better than animals, a survey by children's charity Barnardo's suggests.
ENGLAND
Case worker wanted Baby P in care
A senior social worker and police did not want Baby P returned to the home where he later died, the BBC learns.
  Prison attack halts Shannon trial
The trial of the man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews is halted after he is attacked and injured in jail.
  Biggest-ever gas delivery arrives
The biggest ever delivery of liquefied natural gas arrives at a newly-expanded terminal in Kent.
NORTHERN IRELAND
'Handbrake turns' driver jailed
A Belfast man with a "simply appalling" driving record is sentenced to three years in prison.
  Eta man set to fight extradition
A convicted Eta killer wanted by a Spanish judge is to fight attempts to have him extradited from Northern Ireland.
  35 jobs to go at Ulster Carpets
Ulster Carpets announces that it is planning to shed about 35 jobs at its factory in Portadown, County Armagh.
SCOTLAND
Garden grave 'not dug in a hurry'
The Vicky Hamilton murder trial is shown details of how a body had been buried in a garden in Kent.
  Doctor admits he is 'a terrorist'
An NHS doctor accused of trying to set off car bombs in London and Glasgow admits he is a terrorist under English law.
  Union rejects council pay offer
Members of the GMB union reject the latest council pay offer, raising the possibility of further strike action.
WALES
Police investigate canoeing death
An inquiry continues into the death of a promising teenage footballer, as he canoed on a river during a school trip.
  Two care staff guilty of neglect
Guilty verdicts are returned on two care home workers accused of wilfully neglecting a patient, while two others are cleared.
  RSPCA's pedigree trio 'mystery'
The RSPCA investigate after three pedigree dogs are found wandering with badly matted coats.
BUSINESS
Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000
US bank Citigroup announces plans for about 52,000 new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year.
  Japanese economy now in recession
Japan's economy falls into its first recession since 2001 after shrinking by 0.1% in the July to September quarter.
  Oil prices fall on economy fears
Oil prices fall on more bad economic news and after Opec hinted it would not cut oil production soon.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson sued over record contract
Michael Jackson faces a £5m legal action for allegedly reneging on a recording contract with the King of Bahrain's son.
  Latest Gromit misses out on Oscar
Animated heroes Wallace and Gromit's latest adventure will have to wait until 2010 to be eligible for an Oscar.
  Margulies turns down ER comeback
Actress Julianne Margulies reveals she turned down the chance to appear in the final season of US hospital drama ER.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Shark-cam captures ocean motion
A BBC crew films a whale shark - the world's biggest fish - expelling food waste.
  Under-ice flood speeds up glacier
Great floods of water beneath the Antarctic ice sheet can now be linked directly to the speed at which that ice moves towards the ocean, scientists say.
  Whalers slip out of Japanese port
Japan's factory whaling ship reportedly leaves port without fanfare on a seasonal hunt, following protests last year.
TECHNOLOGY
UK identities sold for £80 online
Internet fraudsters sell complete financial identities for just £80, according to an online safety group.
  Ubuntu set to debut on netbooks
Mobile phone chip firm Arm signs up with Canonical to put Ubuntu software on smartphones and low cost laptops.
  Obama 'could stop using e-mail'
Aides to US President-elect Barack Obama say it is unlikely he will use e-mail in the White House because of concerns over transparency laws.
HEALTH
Periods of healthy old age 'vary'
The health of older people varies widely between European countries, even in those with longer life expectancies, a report claims.
  Obesity 'programmed before birth'
Eating a high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that lead to over-eating and obesity early in life, research suggests.
  Presumed consent 'not ruled out'
The PM says he is not ruling out a law change on organ donation, despite experts rejecting the idea of "presumed consent".
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1997: Egyptian militants kill tourists at Luxor
More than 60 people die in an attack on a group of foreign tourists visiting a temple in southern Egypt.
  1989: Police crush Prague protest rally
Riot police arrest hundreds of people taking part in the biggest show of public dissent in Czechoslovakia for 20 years.
  2003: Washington sniper convicted
An ex-soldier who served in the Gulf War is found guilty of at least one of the Washington sniper killings in October 2002.

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TOP STORIES
Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
  England lose Gerrard and Lampard
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are out of England's friendly against Germany in Berlin.
  Scots call Miller and Robertson
Aberdeen striker Lee Miller and Dundee United midfielder Scott Robertson are called up for Scotland's friendly with Argentina.
  Chelsea open to Haye title fight
Chelsea say they would be happy to discuss the possibility of David Haye fighting one of the Klitschko brothers at Stamford Bridge.
  England to face ex-coach Fletcher
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
FOOTBALL
England lose Gerrard and Lampard
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are out of England's friendly against Germany in Berlin.
  Barton ruled out for two months
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is out for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments in Saturday's draw with Wigan.
  Bruce fumes at 'ridiculous' rules
Wigan boss Steve Bruce says rules that prevent players appealing against yellow cards are "ridiculous" and should be changed.
ARSENAL
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
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ASTON VILLA
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 1-2 Sunderland
Djibril Cisse grabs the winner as Sunderland come from behind to beat Blackburn at Ewood Park.
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BOLTON
Bolton 0-2 Liverpool
Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard are on target as Liverpool maintain their title push with victory at Bolton.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea open to Haye title fight
Chelsea say they would be happy to discuss the possibility of David Haye fighting one of the Klitschko brothers at Stamford Bridge.
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EVERTON
Jagielka happy with Yakubu goal
Everton defender Phil Jagielka backs striker Yakubu to increase his goal tally after scoring against Middlesbrough on Sunday.
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FULHAM
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
Goals from Simon Davies and Andy Johnson give Fulham victory over London rival Tottenham at Craven Cottage
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HULL
Hull 2-2 Man City
Geovanni strikes an equaliser for Hull as they draw with Man City in an entertaining fixture.
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LIVERPOOL
England lose Gerrard and Lampard
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are out of England's friendly against Germany in Berlin.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Hull 2-2 Man City
Geovanni strikes an equaliser for Hull as they draw with Man City in an entertaining fixture.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd 5-0 Stoke
Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th Manchester United goal sets his side on their way to an emphatic win at home to Stoke.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
No doubts over Alves - Southgate
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate backs striker Afonso Alves to rediscover his goal scoring touch after three games without a goal.
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NEWCASTLE
Barton ruled out for two months
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is out for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments in Saturday's draw with Wigan.
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PORTSMOUTH
West Ham 0-0 Portsmouth
West Ham claim their first clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw with Portsmouth.
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STOKE
We must respond quickly - Pulis
Stoke boss Tony Pulis says the Potters must quickly bounce back from Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Manchester United.
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SUNDERLAND
Keane hails growing partnership
Sunderland manager Roy Keane hails strikers Djibril Cisse and Kenwyne Jones after their double act helps them to a 2-1 win at Blackburn.
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TOTTENHAM
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
Goals from Simon Davies and Andy Johnson give Fulham victory over London rival Tottenham at Craven Cottage
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WEST BROM
West Brom 0-3 Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka scores twice as Chelsea claim a convincing win at rock bottom West Brom to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 0-0 Portsmouth
West Ham claim their first clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw with Portsmouth.
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WIGAN
Bruce fumes at 'ridiculous' rules
Wigan boss Steve Bruce says rules that prevent players appealing against yellow cards are "ridiculous" and should be changed.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley 2-1 Watford
Second-half goals from Miguel Mostto and Stephen Foster give Barnsley victory over Watford.
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BIRMINGHAM
McLeish inspired Blues win - Hunt
On-loan Birmingham defender Nicky Hunt says Alex McLeish roused his team during the half-time interval against Charlton.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 1-3 Preston
Preston pull away from Blackpool in the Championship table after recovering from conceding an early goal to beat their Lancashire rivals.
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BRISTOL CITY
McCombe injury concerns allayed
Bristol City defender Jamie McCombe is given the all-clear after suffering a facial injury against Nottingham Forest.
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BURNLEY
QPR 1-2 Burnley
Sunstitute Alan Mahon continues the Clarets fine form with the winner to sink QPR at Loftus Road.
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CARDIFF
Ledley set for finger operation
Joe Ledley needs surgery on his dislocated finger which will keep the Cardiff midfielder out for a month.
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CHARLTON
Birmingham 3-2 Charlton
Franck Queudrue scores the winning goal as Birmingham get their first win in four games with victory against Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 0-1 Plymouth
Craig Noone comes from the bench to earn Plymouth a narrow victory over Coventry.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Cardiff 2-1 Crystal Palace
Cardiff host Crystal Palace in Saturday's Championship encounter.
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DERBY
Winger O'Shea handed Derby trial
Derby County are to hand a trial to Galway United winger James O'Shea.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster 1-0 Ipswich
Doncaster record their first league win in 12 games with victory at home to Ipswich.
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IPSWICH
Doncaster 1-0 Ipswich
Doncaster record their first league win in 12 games with victory at home to Ipswich.
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NORWICH
Frustrated Cureton considers loan
Striker Jamie Cureton says he may go out on loan to find first-team football after sitting out much of Norwich's season on the bench.
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NOTTM FOREST
Bristol City 2-2 Nottm Forest
Lee Camp saves Michael McIndoe's injury-time penalty to deny Bristol City victory in an entertaining game at Ashton Gate
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PLYMOUTH
Argyle's Seip signs new contract
Plymouth Argyle Dutch central defender Marcel Seip signs a new contract which will keep him at Home Park until the end of the 2010-11 season
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PRESTON
Blackpool 1-3 Preston
Preston pull away from Blackpool in the Championship table after recovering from conceding an early goal to beat their Lancashire rivals.
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QPR
QPR 1-2 Burnley
Sunstitute Alan Mahon continues the Clarets fine form with the winner to sink QPR at Loftus Road.
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READING
Football boy dies on canoe trip
Police investigate the death of a promising teenage footballer, as he canoed on a river in Powys during a school trip.
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SHEFF WED
Derby 3-0 Sheff Wed
Kris Commons' first home goal since his move from Nottingham Forest puts Derby on the way to a comfortable victory.
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SHEFF UTD
Naughton in line for Under-21 bow
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has hinted that Sheffield United's rising star Kyle Naughton will feature against the Czech Republic
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 1-2 Wolves
Mick McCarthy's Wolves beat 10-man Southampton to cement their lead at the top of the Championship table.
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SWANSEA
Pratley backs Swans play-off push
Darren Pratley believes Swansea City can challenge for a place in the Championship play-offs.
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WATFORD
Barnsley 2-1 Watford
Second-half goals from Miguel Mostto and Stephen Foster give Barnsley victory over Watford.
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WOLVES
Southampton 1-2 Wolves
Mick McCarthy's Wolves beat 10-man Southampton to cement their lead at the top of the Championship table.
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ABERDEEN
Hibernian 2-2 Aberdeen
Steven Fletcher fires a injury-time equaliser for Hibernian in a thrilling draw with Aberdeen at Easter Road.
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CELTIC
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Celtic
Paul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee United
Kilmarnock win for the first time in five matches as Dundee United are defeated at Rugby Park.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk 1-0 Motherwell
Michael Higdon's third goal in a week earns Falkirk a battling victory and stretches their unbeaten run to six games.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Celtic
Paul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.
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HEARTS
Inverness CT 0-1 Hearts
Hearts secure a narrow victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a low-key encounter.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 2-2 Aberdeen
Steven Fletcher fires a injury-time equaliser for Hibernian in a thrilling draw with Aberdeen at Easter Road.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT 0-1 Hearts
Hearts secure a narrow victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a low-key encounter.
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee United
Kilmarnock win for the first time in five matches as Dundee United are defeated at Rugby Park.
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MOTHERWELL
Falkirk 1-0 Motherwell
Michael Higdon's third goal in a week earns Falkirk a battling victory and stretches their unbeaten run to six games.
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RANGERS
Rangers 2-1 St Mirren
Rangers hang on for victory after Franco Miranda's late goal for St Mirren sets up a tense finale in a pulsating game at Ibrox.
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ST MIRREN
Rangers 2-1 St Mirren
Rangers hang on for victory after Franco Miranda's late goal for St Mirren sets up a tense finale in a pulsating game at Ibrox.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Ahly coach revels in historic win
Al Ahly coach Manuel Jose has hailed his team's "fantastic" achievement in winning a record six Champions League titles, after beating Coton Sport over two legs.
  Coton Sport 2-2 Al Ahly
Egypt's Al Ahly are African champions for the sixth time, after drawing 2-2 with Cameroon's Coton Sport, to take the Champions League final 4-2 on aggregate.
  Everton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Yakubu scores his first goal in 10 matches to rescue a deserved point for Everton against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
CRICKET
Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
  Pietersen rues missed opportunity
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
  England to face ex-coach Fletcher
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
RUGBY UNION
Tuesday deadline for Hook injury
Wales assistant coach Sean Edwards says James Hook will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Tuesday's announcement of the team to face New Zealand.
  Ireland injury concerns over pair
Ireland have injury worries over Paul O'Connell and Rory Best ahead of Saturday's international against Argentina.
  Lineen unhappy with Parks jeering
Scotland coach Sean Lineen hopes not to hear a repeat of the booing that followed two penalty misses from Dan Parks against South Africa.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Australia 52-0 Fiji
Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston score hat-tricks as Australia reach the World Cup final with a 10-try demolition of Fiji in Sydney.
  Highlights - Australia 52-0 Fiji
Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston score hat-tricks as Australia reach the World Cup final with a 10-try demolition of Fiji in Sydney.
  Stuart fears for England's future
Australia coach Ricky Stuart says England will only become a world force if they slash the number of imported players in Super League.
TENNIS
Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup
Novak Djokovic produces a magnificent display to beat Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai and win his first Masters Cup title.
  Djokovic v Davydenko as it happened
Novak Djokovic takes on Nikolay Davydenko in the final of the Masters Cup.
  Davydenko ends Murray's Cup run
Andy Murray is beaten by Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup to bring his 2008 season to an end.
GOLF
Singh pips big names in Singapore
India's Jeev Milka Singh beats Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els to win the Singapore Open.
  Seve set to leave intensive care
Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros may be released from intensive care next week, according to the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour.
  Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.
MOTORSPORT
Canadian GP stays off F1 calendar
Canadian officials say they have failed to reach a deal to reinstate Montreal's Grand Prix to the 2009 F1 schedule.
  China considers ditching F1 race
Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
  Schumacher could join Superbikes
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
FORMULA ONE
Canadian GP stays off F1 calendar
Canadian officials say they have failed to reach a deal to reinstate Montreal's Grand Prix to the 2009 F1 schedule.
  China considers ditching F1 race
Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
  Schumacher could join Superbikes
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
BOXING
Chelsea open to Haye title fight
Chelsea say they would be happy to discuss the possibility of David Haye fighting one of the Klitschko brothers at Stamford Bridge.
  Haye targets Klitschko brothers
Britain's David Haye wants a world title showdown with Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko after his five-round demolition of Monte Barrett.
  US elite join race for Calzaghe
Jermain Taylor and Glen Johnson join the ever-growing list of fighters seeking a bout with Joe Calzaghe.
ATHLETICS
Yamauchi sets new personal best
Britain's Mara Yamauchi clocks a new personal best time as she finishes third in the Toyko International Women's Marathon.
  Turner plans lottery fund appeal
Nottinghamshire sprint hurdler Andy Turner says he is to appeal against a decision to stop his lottery funding.
  IAAF hits back in 2012 legacy row
World athletics boss Lamine Diack weighs into the London 2012 stadium row, accusing Olympics chief Jacques Rogge of showing a "lack of respect".
SNOOKER
Robertson takes title in Bahrain
Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens 9-7 to win the Bahrain Championship.
  Stevens and Robertson into final
Matthew Stevens beats Stephen Hendry 6-4 to reach the final of the Bahrain Championship, where he will play Neil Roberston.
  Stevens & Hendry to meet in semis
Matthew Stevens sets up a semi-final clash with former world champion Stephen Hendry in the Bahrain Championship.
HORSE RACING
Kauto scares off Haydock rivals
Kauto Star, with Sam Thomas replacing the injured jockey Ruby Walsh, is set to face just six other horses in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
  Crowds flock to Cheltenham races
Cheltenham racecourse reports its second biggest-ever attendance for the November Open Meeting.
  Numide victory denies Aigle D'Or
Numide beats favourite Aigle D'Or to win the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham - while Ruby Walsh targets a December return from injury.
CYCLING
2009 Tour of Georgia is scrapped
The Tour of Georgia, one of American cycling's most prestigious events, is cancelled for next season.
  Armstrong firms up 2009 schedule
Lance Armstrong plans to ride in a number of classic races next year - but the American remains coy as to whether he will ride in the Tour de France.
  Four golds complete GB domination
Great Britain's cyclists add four more gold medals on the final day of the World Cup Classics series at the Manchester Velodrome.
OTHER SPORT...
Giants offence too hot for Ravens
The New York Giants show why they are tipped to retain their Super Bowl crown with a 30-10 home win over Baltimore.
  Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.
  Lightning part with coach Melrose
The Tampa Bay Lightning fire coach Barry Melrose just 16 games into the NHL season.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo column
The Tees Mouth plays tribute to Harry Redknapp, plus views on Drogba
  Ten to tackle
How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport?
  Sport quotes of the week
Arsene Wenger invents a new word, plus all your top chants.
NORTHERN IRELAND
GAA player in positive drug test
The GAA has confirmed that a sample recently provided by one of its players has tested positive.
  Watson set for a lengthy absence
Ballymena United expect to be without defender Albert Watson until the new year after he sustained a badly-gashed leg.
  McGinn lifts young player award
Derry City's Niall McGinn is voted 2008 PFAI young player of the year.
SCOTLAND
Butcher relishing Argentina test
Scotland assistant Terry Butcher believes it's a privilege to be taking on Diego Maradona's Argentina.
  Lineen unhappy with Parks jeering
Scotland coach Sean Lineen hopes not to hear a repeat of the booing that followed two penalty misses from Dan Parks against South Africa.
  Scots call Miller and Robertson
Aberdeen striker Lee Miller and Dundee United midfielder Scott Robertson are called up for Scotland's friendly with Argentina.
WALES
Tuesday deadline for Hook injury
Wales assistant coach Sean Edwards says James Hook will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Tuesday's announcement of the team to face New Zealand.
  Wales rookies indebted to Toshack
Assistant coach Dean Saunders says Wales' youngsters should thank manager John Toshack for accelerating their careers.
  Ledley set for finger operation
Joe Ledley needs surgery on his dislocated finger which will keep the Cardiff midfielder out for a month.

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