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    BBC: Video: Front Page

  • UN marks child rights anniversary

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    Ceremonies are taking place around the world to mark the 20th anniversary of a landmark agreement protecting children.

  • Manny Pacquiao returns a hero

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    The seven-times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has returned to a rapturous reception in his home country, the Philippines.

  • 'Unknowns' fill senior EU posts

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 am
    The EU now has its first full time president - someone that the White House can call in the event of a global emergency.

  • Five shot dead on Pacific island

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 am
    At least four people have died in a shooting incident on the Pacific island of Saipan. Up to eight were wounded in the incident, including a group of South Korean tourists. The gunman is then reported to have taken his own life, bringing the death toll to 5.

  • Russia and Ukraine agree gas deal

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:14 am
    Winter is looking a little warmer in Europe as Russia and Ukraine do a deal to prevent renewed disruption of gas supplies.
 
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    BBC: Video: World

  • UN marks child rights anniversary

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    Ceremonies are taking place around the world to mark the 20th anniversary of a landmark agreement protecting children.

  • Manny Pacquiao returns a hero

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    The seven-times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has returned to a rapturous reception in his home country, the Philippines.

  • 'Unknowns' fill senior EU posts

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 am
    The EU now has its first full time president - someone that the White House can call in the event of a global emergency.

  • Five shot dead on Pacific island

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 am
    At least four people have died in a shooting incident on the Pacific island of Saipan. Up to eight were wounded in the incident, including a group of South Korean tourists. The gunman is then reported to have taken his own life, bringing the death toll to 5.

  • Russia and Ukraine agree gas deal

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:14 am
    Winter is looking a little warmer in Europe as Russia and Ukraine do a deal to prevent renewed disruption of gas supplies.
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    BBC: Africa

  • Dangerous seas

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm
    Can EU's taskforce defeat pirates off Somalia coast?

  • In pictures

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    From football flips to goat migrations in Africa's week

  • Yacht pair plead for ransom talks

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates say via video footage that they fear they may be killed within a week.

  • Sani Abacha son 'must pay $350m'

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:03 am
    A Swiss court orders the seizure of $350m in assets from the son of Nigeria's ex-ruler Sani Abacha after a 10-year investigation.

  • Riot over Egypt football defeat

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    Police are injured as Egypt fans' anger over reported violence after a World Cup game erupts in Cairo.
 
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    BBC: Americas

  • Blackwater guard charges to drop

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pm
    US prosecutors ask for charges against one of five Blackwater guards accused of killing up to 17 Iraqi civilians to be dropped.

  • Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm
    US chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say.

  • Sears Tower plot leader is jailed

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pm
    The leader of a plot to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago is sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison.

  • Television queen

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm
    Is Oprah's talk show move the end of an era?

  • Coaxing Karzai

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Will Clinton's approach to Afghan leader pay off?
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    BBC: Asia Pacific

  • Water world

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    Filipino villages still deluged weeks after storms hit

  • Rugby: England v NZ preview

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm
    England face the daunting task of taking on New Zealand as they attempt to get their uninspiring autumn campaign back on track on Saturday.

  • Vietnam denies blocking Facebook

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am
    Vietnamese officials deny blocking access to Facebook for the site's million users, instead blaming a technical fault.

  • Japan says deflation has returned

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 am
    The Japanese government warns that deflation has returned to the country's economy for the first time since 2006.

  • Korea says no to US trade talks

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am
    South Korea dampens speculation the country is willing to re-negotiate a free trade agreement with the US.
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    BBC: Europe

  • Large Hadron Collider works again

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pm
    The Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs.

  • Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm
    US chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say.

  • France reject Irish replay hopes

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm
    The French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game.

  • UK navy fires on 'Spanish flag'

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pm
    The UK apologises to Spain after the Royal Navy uses a buoy with Spanish colours for target practice off Gibraltar.

  • Dangerous seas

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm
    Can EU's taskforce defeat pirates off Somalia coast?
 
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    BBC: Middle East

  • Israel halts stadium construction

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pm
    Israel orders construction work on an internationally financed football stadium being built for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to be halted.

  • Easyjet sorry for Holocaust error

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 am
    Easyjet apologises after fashion photographs shot at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin were published in its in-flight magazine.

  • Riot over Egypt football defeat

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    Police are injured as Egypt fans' anger over reported violence after a World Cup game erupts in Cairo.

  • Iran criticised over nuclear deal

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    The six major powers say they are disappointed with Iran's apparent rejection of a deal over its nuclear programme.

  • UN marks child rights anniversary

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pm
    Ceremonies take place around the world to mark 20 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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    BBC: South Asia

  • US sets marker on Afghan corruption

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pm
    US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says foreign aid donors must use their influence to tackle corruption in Afghanistan.

  • Coaxing Karzai

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Will Clinton's approach to Afghan leader pay off?

  • Sri Lanka minorities hold talks

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    Political parties representing minority Tamils and Muslims in Sri Lanka hold talks in Switzerland, the first since the end of the conflict.

  • India plans surge in solar power

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    India backs plans for a massive increase in the amount of electricity it generates from solar power.

  • Bodies of Mumbai gunmen unburied

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:40 am
    The unclaimed bodies of nine gunmen who were killed during the Mumbai attacks a year ago are still awaiting burial.
 
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    BBC: Video: UK

  • Church leaders meet over tensions

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pm
    The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is in Rome to meet Pope Benedict aiming to ease the growing tensions between them.

  • RAF helicopter rescues flood victims

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm
    RAF helicopter crews have been working to rescue people from flooded homes and swollen rivers in the worst-affected areas of Cumbria.

  • One of the wettest days on record

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 am
    Flooding in Cumbria which has claimed the life of a policeman and forced thousands from their homes has been recorded as one of the wettest days in England.

  • Man found guilty of carjacking

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am
    A man has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent, for deliberately running over a mother-of-four with her own car.

  • Peter Kay previews Children in Need

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    Peter Kay has spoken about the official charity single for Children In Need, which he will unveil on the programme.
 
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    BBC: Health

  • Prolonging life

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    'I'm dying from lung disease, but I keep fighting'

  • Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:48 pm
    Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.

  • Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
    Health officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients.

  • Scientists make mad cow discovery

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:40 am
    Researchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease".

  • New skin 'may help burns victims'

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:06 pm
    Researchers say they have found how to use human embryonic stem cells to create skin which could help serious burns victims.
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    BBC Video: Health

  • Acid attack girl's 'hero' surgeon

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am
    Plastic surgeon Mohammad Ali Jawad talks about the painstaking procedure of saving Katie Piper's face.

  • Under-fives 'more vulnerable' to flu

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    Sir Liam Donaldson says the government is offering the swine flu vaccine to children under five because they are more vulnerable to complications.

  • Under-fives 'to get swine flu jab'

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:28 am
    Children under five years old are to be offered the swine flu vaccine, the government has announced.

  • Liver cancer drug 'too expensive'

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:26 am
    A drug that can prolong the lives of patients with advanced liver cancer has been rejected for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  • Concern at liver cancer drug decision

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Professor Jonathan Waxman, a cancer specialist at the Hammersmith Hospital in London, disagrees with NICE's decision not to fund a liver cancer drug.
 
 
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    BBC Video: Entertainment

  • Film 24 - the week's new films

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am
    Mark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including A Serious Man, The Informant, White Ribbon and the next film in the Twilight saga, New Moon.

  • Children in Need countdown begins

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    Top names from TV, music and theatre are preparing to take part in Children in Need, the BBC's annual charity TV telethon.

  • Coen Brothers' 'most personal film yet'

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    The Coen Brothers are back with a black comedy, A Serious Man, which features a cast of relative unknowns.

  • Berlusconi film creates a stir

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am
    The Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stands accused of tax fraud involving his media empire, but is now facing scrutiny on another front. A new film called Videocracy paints a very unflattering picture of his impact on Italian culture.

  • Freddie Mercury gets memorial

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm
    Nearly two decades after his death, the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury, is to be given a memorial befitting one of rock's greatest stars.
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    BBC: Have Your Say

  • EU President

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pm
    Your views on the EU President and foreign policy chief

  • Can Iran nuclear deal be reached?

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:16 am
    Six major powers say they are disappointed with Iran’s response to the offer of a nuclear power deal.

  • Would you elect a commissioner?

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:21 am
    Police chiefs may quit if the Tories introduced elected commissioners, claims Sir Hugh Orde. What do you think?

  • Settlement row

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:53 am
    Your emails on Obama's warning to Israel

  • African view

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:49 am
    Trust this headline: 'Somali man, 112, weds bride, 17'?
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    BBC: Magazine

  • What happened to Second Life?

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am
    Not long ago Second Life was everywhere, with businesses opening branches and bands playing gigs in this virtual world. Today you'd be forgiven for asking if it's still going.

  • 7 days quiz

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am
    Spot Nick Cave's entry in the Bad Sex in Fiction award

  • Photo blog

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:29 am
    Shooting from behind the bar in a nightclub

  • Hush hush tales

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:10 pm
    The strange secrets couples keep from each other

  • Citizen zero

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:37 am
    How Britain would change if its borders just closed
 
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    BBC: Sports

  • Foster going nowhere - Ferguson

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pm
    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson denies reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January.

  • Cudicini 'to miss rest of season'

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pm
    Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini leaves hospital after undergoing wrist and pelvic surgery, but is unlikely to play again this season.

  • Rudman wins World Cup silver

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    Britain's Shelley Rudman collects her first skeleton bob medal of the season with a silver at Lake Placid on Friday.

  • Brit Munroe retains European belt

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pm
    Britain's Rendall Munroe overcomes a slow start to retain his European super-bantamweight title on Friday with a points win over Simone Maludrottu.

  • Swansea 1-0 Derby

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Federico Bessone's late left-foot strike breaks Derby County's resistance and sends Swansea City into third place.
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    BBC Video: Sports

  • Chelsea has best defence in World - Ancelotti

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 am
    Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team's defenders are the best in the world, and isn't too concerned by having four key players out of action for Saturday's match with Wolves.

  • Hughes aiming for top four contention

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says his side are ready to put their run of draws behind them and take victory against Liverpool on Saturday.

  • Gerrard's passion will be important - Benitez

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:33 am
    Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes the club's injury crises is subsiding, and having a fit Steven Gerrard in the side for their crucial match with Manchester City is "very important".

  • France should offer a replay - Wenger

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry was in a no-win situation after the controversial handball in the World Cup play-off match with the Republic of Ireland and the problem lies above the striker.

  • My Sporting Year - Matt Baker

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    Ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on 13 December, BBC Sport's Matt Baker looks back at Britain's double medal success during the Gymnastics World Championships at The O2 in London. (UK users only)
 
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    BBC: Football

  • Foster going nowhere - Ferguson

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pm
    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson denies reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January.

  • Cudicini 'to miss rest of season'

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pm
    Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini leaves hospital after undergoing wrist and pelvic surgery, but is unlikely to play again this season.

  • Southend 2-1 MK Dons

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pm
    A penalty from Lee Barnard secures a dramatic stoppage-time win for Southend against high-flying MK Dons at Roots Hall.

  • Swansea 1-0 Derby

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Federico Bessone's late left-foot strike breaks Derby County's resistance and sends Swansea City into third place.

  • France reject Irish replay hopes

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pm
    The French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game.
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    BBC Video: Football

  • Chelsea has best defence in world - Ancelotti

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 am
    Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team's defenders are the best in the world, and isn't too concerned by having four key players out of action for Saturday's match with Wolves.

  • Hughes aiming for top four contention

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says his side are ready to put their run of draws behind them and take victory against Liverpool on Saturday.

  • Gerrard's passion will be important - Benitez

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:33 am
    Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes the club's injury crises is subsiding, and having a fit Steven Gerrard in the side for their crucial match with Manchester City is "very important".

  • France should offer a replay - Wenger

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry was in a no-win situation after the controversial handball in the World Cup play-off match with the Republic of Ireland and the problem lies above the striker.

  • Keane leaves reporter's ears ringing

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:26 am
    Ipswich boss Roy Keane stops a news conference to confront the culprit of a ringing mobile phone.
 
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    BBC Video: Cricket

  • MCC boss rules out renaming of Lord's

    18 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am
    MCC chief executive Keith Bradshaw talks to Radio 5 live and dismisses reports that naming rights at Lord's will be put up for sale.

  • Bell wants to crack number three spot

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am
    Warwickshire and England batsman Ian Bell says at 27 his best years are ahead of him and he wants to make the number three spot in England's batting order his own.

  • Panesar was too expensive to keep - Northants

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am
    Northants coach David Capel says part of the reason why England spin bowler Monty Panesar has been allowed to joined Sussex is because of how much he costs the club, and how few matches he plays for them.

  • Cook applauds South Africa batting

    15 Nov 2009 | 11:21 pm
    Stand-in England captain Alastair Cook acknowledges an impressive batting performance from the opposition as South Africa win the second Twenty20 international at Centurion.

  • Collingwood pleased gamble paid off

    13 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    England captain Paul Collingwood is delighted with his team after their one-run Duckworth/Lewis Twenty20 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg.
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    BBC: Rugby Union

  • Worcester 12-12 Bath

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Bath are denied a first Guinness Premiership victory in four games by a late Willie Walker penalty in an error-strewn contest at Sixways.

  • England v New Zealand (Sat)

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm
    England face the daunting task of taking on New Zealand as they attempt to get their uninspiring autumn campaign back on track on Saturday.

  • Scotland A 38-7 Tonga

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:42 pm
    Scotland A run in five tries to ease to victory against Tonga in front of a big crowd at Netherdale.

  • Burns kicks Gloucester to victory

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Replacement fly-half Freddie Burns kicks all the points to help struggling Gloucester claim only their third league victory of the season.

  • Ireland v Fiji (Sat)

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    Ireland may have made eight changes team for Saturday's clash with Fiji at the RDS but the Pacific Islanders still face a massive task in Dublin.
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    BBC Video: Rugby Union

  • England are a real threat - Carter

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:14 am
    New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter expects a backlash from England when the two teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Fan strikes gold with 'unreal' kick

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Stuart Tinner, who won �250,000 by hitting the crossbar with a drop-kick during half-time of Saracens' win over South Africa, tells BBC Radio 5 live's Breakfast Show he will buy himself a flat and a new car with his winnings.

  • Borthwick confident of England's potential

    17 Nov 2009 | 10:57 am
    England captain Steve Borthwick says last weekend's match with Argentina was a lesson in self-discovery and knows the team will have to up their game ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks.

  • Highlights - Ireland 20-20 Australia

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:57 am
    Brian O'Driscoll marks his 100th Test appearance with a last-minute try to help Ireland salvage a 20-20 draw against Australia at Croke Park.

  • Johnson needs coaching support - Carling

    16 Nov 2009 | 1:33 am
    Former England captain Will Carling argues that Martin Johnson is the right person to be managing England but needs to to bolster his coaching staff with experienced assistants.
 
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    BBC Video: Rugby League

  • RFL chief demands Challenge Cup listing

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    RFL chairman Richard Lewis says the recommendation that the Challenge Cup final should no longer be a listed sporting event, and therefore not be guaranteed to be shown on terrestrial television, is surprising.

  • Highlights - England 16-46 Australia

    15 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Highlights from the Four Nations final as Australia crush England 46-16. (UK users only)

  • Smith quits England post

    15 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am
    England rugby league coach Tony Smith tells Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek he is standing down from the role after his side's defeat in the Four Nations final against Australia.

  • Sheens relieved to match expectations

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pm
    Australia coach Tim Sheens admits to relief after an impressive performance earns his side a 46-16 victory over England in the Four Nations final at Elland Road.

  • Smith disappointed with final quarter

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pm
    England coach Tony Smith regrets how his side were unable to prevent Australia running away to a dominant 46-16 victory in the closing stages of the Four Nations final at Elland Road.
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    BBC: Tennis

  • Del Potro commits to Queen's Club

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pm
    US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will play at the Aegon Championships for the next three years in an effort to improve his grass-court game.

  • Murray faces Del Potro in opener

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    Andy Murray will play US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening singles match when the ATP World Tour Finals begin in London for the first time on Sunday.

  • ATP chief rules out Agassi probe

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    There will be no new investigation into Andre Agassi's positive drugs test in 1997, the governing body of men's tennis confirms.

  • Tennis commentator Robertson dies

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:10 am
    BBC television presenter and sports commentator Max Robertson in his island home aged 94.

  • Watson suffers first-round defeat

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am
    Guernsey's Heather Watson loses to former Wimbledon semi-finalist Alexandra Stevenson in Toronto.
 
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    BBC Video: Tennis

  • Murray ready for tough London draw

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am
    Andy Murray is undeterred despite ending up in Roger Federer's group in the draw for the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

  • Murray targets London after Paris exit

    13 Nov 2009 | 12:59 am
    Andy Murray shifts his attention to the the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena later in November, following his third-round defeat by Radek Stepanek at the Paris Masters.

  • I need to up my game for London - Federer

    12 Nov 2009 | 2:46 am
    World number one Roger Federer says his loss to unseeded Julien Benneteau at the Paris Masters was "tough" and jokingly tips the Frenchman to win the tournament.

  • Murray hoping to maintain winning streak

    10 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    Andy Murray speaks to BBC Scotland's Kheredine Idessane and is pleased with the consistency he has shown winning six titles this season and hopes to extend his run of form when he takes on James Blake in the second round of the ATP Masters event in Paris.

  • Serena - I'm no natural

    9 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams admits she "was not a natural tennis player" and attributes her success to pure hard work as she talks about her life and times on the court.
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    BBC: Golf

  • Race to Dubai photos

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:48 am
    Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy duel in the desert to become European number one

  • Westwood snatches lead in Dubai

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:15 am
    Lee Westwood leads Race to Dubai rival Rory McIlroy by two shots after two rounds of the Dubai World Championship.

  • Westwood leads McIlroy in Dubai

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:46 am
    Lee Westwood fires a 66 to hold a two-shot lead over Race to Dubai rival Rory McIlroy in the opening round of the Dubai World Championship.

  • Star trio set for Dubai shoot-out

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am
    Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Ross Fisher all go into the Dubai World Championship on Thursday bidding to become the new European number one.

  • Singh talk swayed McIlroy US move

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Rory McIlroy says a conversation with Indian player Jeev Milkha Singh convinced him to join the US Tour next season.
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    BBC Video: Golf

  • McIlroy will not abandon Europe

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    Rory McIlroy says even though he will play on PGA tour next year, he will still compete in the biggest events on the European Tour.

  • McIlroy reveals 606 message board motivation

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:27 am
    Rory McIlroy says he gets a kick out of using BBC Sport's golf message board and explains that he often posts comments to "stir things up".

  • Mickelson delighted with China win

    8 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am
    American Phil Mickelson says he is playing some of his best golf ever, after edging out Ernie Els by a shot to win the Champions tournament in Shanghai.

  • McIlroy satisfied with fourth place

    8 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Rory McIlroy is delighted he was able to improve his form as a brilliant 63 earns him fourth at 14 under par at the Champions tournament in Shanghai, where Phil Mickelson won.

  • Mickelson leads Woods in China

    7 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am
    Tournament leader Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will play together in the final round of the HSBC Champions tournament in China - a prospect that delights both players.
 
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    BBC Video: Motorsport

  • Button move motivated by Hamilton

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    World champion Jenson Button says the desire to go up against Lewis Hamilton was the reason behind his move to McLaren but hopes the pair can work together for success in 2010.

  • McLaren move not about money - Button

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am
    World champion Jenson Button tells BBC Radio 5 live the need for a new challenge sparked his move to McLaren, where he will be earning less money than he would have been at Mercedes Grand Prix, formally Brawn GP.

  • Stewart 'never believed' in Donnington GP

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart says it would be a "major error of judgement" if there is no British GP, after Donnington Park's owners go into administration.

  • Hamilton-Button dream team at McLaren

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am
    BBC Sport's James Munro reports as Jenson Button signs for McLaren to create a potentially formidable all-English F1 challenge in 2010 (UK users only).

  • Shades of Senna & Prost - Stewart

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:11 am
    Sir Jackie Stewart believes Jenson Button's move to McLaren will be good for British motor racing, but points to a former McLaren 'dream team' that turned sour as a sobering warning.
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    BBC: Boxing

  • Brit Munroe retains European belt

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pm
    Britain's Rendall Munroe overcomes a slow start to retain his European super-bantamweight title on Friday with a points win over Simone Maludrottu.

  • Kessler all set for Ward defence

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am
    Denmark's Mikkel Kessler will defend his WBA super-middleweight title against Andre Ward on Saturday after a row over officials is resolved.

  • Pacquiao returns to Manila a hero

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pm
    Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returns home to Manila after his latest win, and eyes a political future.

  • Cleverly has European title date

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:34 am
    Nathan Cleverly is set to fight Antonio Brancalion for the vacant European light-heavyweight title next January in Italy.

  • Khan rules out Pacquiao meeting

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:48 am
    WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan says it is unlikely he will fight stable-mate and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
 
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    BBC Video: Boxing

  • Boxing should be on terrestrial tv - Froch

    13 Nov 2009 | 9:28 am
    Super-middleweight boxer Carl Froch says it is a shame boxing isn't on terrestrial TV, and that David Haye made his country proud winning the WBA heavyweight world title.

  • Hatton Jnr stepping out of Ricky's shadow

    13 Nov 2009 | 5:27 am
    Matthew Hatton fights for a world title on Friday night under the guidance of his promoter, and older brother, Ricky. BBC News' Joe Wilson reports.

  • David Haye's road to success

    9 Nov 2009 | 11:11 am
    BBC Sport's Kevin Geary visits Fitzroy Lodge the first boxing club new WBA heavyweight champion David Haye attended.

  • Haye sets sights on Klitschkos

    9 Nov 2009 | 2:24 am
    David Haye is gunning for Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko and vows to unify the heavyweight division after wresting the WBA title from Nikolay Valuev on Saturday night.

  • I've achieved lifetime ambition - Haye

    8 Nov 2009 | 2:09 am
    New WBA heavyweight champion David Haye revels in his win over Nikolay Valuev and tells 5live's Sportsweek he will fight John Ruiz in his first defence.
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    BBC: Athletics

  • Semenya tests not complete - IAAF

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    Gender tests on South African athlete Caster Semenya are yet to be completed, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) reveal.

  • Birmingham move aided Idowu gold

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am
    World champion triple jumper Phillips Idowu says his adopted hometown was the springboard to the title.

  • Ramzi stripped of Olympic title

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:16 am
    Bahrain's Olympic 1500m champion Rashid Ramzi is stripped of his gold medal after testing positive for doping at the 2008 Beijing Games.

  • Cost of 2014 Games rises to £454m

    16 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am
    The organising committee for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow announces a budget increase of £81m.

  • Johnson suffers Strictly injury

    14 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm
    Great Britain long jumper Jade Johnson fears her plans for next season could be hit by a knee injury suffered on Strictly Come Dancing.
 
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    BBC Videos: Horse Racing

  • Sea The Stars team celebrate successful year

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Trainer John Oxx and owner Christopher Tsui reflect on a winning year for Sea The Stars and what the future holds for the now-retired Irish colt.

  • Replay - Monet's Garden wins at Aintree

    24 Oct 2009 | 7:44 am
    Monet's Garden, ridden by Barry Geraghty, claims victory by three lengths in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree. (UK users only)

  • Report - Stud beckons for Sea The Stars

    13 Oct 2009 | 11:45 am
    BBC Sport's James Pearce finds legendary Sea The Stars - winner of the 2,000 Guineas, Derby and Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe treble - taking it easy in his retirement (UK users only).

  • Replay - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

    26 Sep 2009 | 10:56 am
    Watch a replay of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes from Ascot, where Rip Van Winkle was ridden to victory by Johnny Murtagh.

  • Returning Fallon 'raring to go'

    1 Sep 2009 | 7:25 am
    Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon is looking forward to returning to racing on Friday after being granted a licence following a trial into alleged race-fixing, in which he was cleared, and an 18-month drugs ban.
 
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    BBC: Cycling

  • Yates to join Team Sky as coach

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    Sean Yates agrees to join British squad Team Sky as sports director from the start of next year.

  • Team pursuit brings sole GB medal

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:29 am
    Great Britain take team pursuit silver on a disappointing second day in the track World Cup event in Melbourne.

  • Contador poised to stay at Astana

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pm
    Tour de France champion Alberto Contador agrees a preliminary deal to stay with his Astana team until the end of 2010.

  • Houvenaghel wins Melbourne event

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:24 am
    Wendy Houvenaghel wins her second successive World Cup individual pursuit to take gold for Great Britain in the Melbourne leg of the track series.

  • Rebellin Olympic medal taken away

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:48 am
    Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin is stripped of his Olympic road race silver medal after a positive dope test.
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    BBC: Disability Sport

  • McKillop aims to match Smyth feat

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am
    Michael McKillop this weekend aims to match a feat achieved by his fellow Paralympics gold medallist Jason Smyth by qualifying for a major able-bodied Championship.

  • Paralympics to decide entry rules

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am
    Athletes with an intellectual disability will find out later this week whether they will be able to compete at the 2012 London Paralympics.

  • Norfolk aims for number one spot

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:55 am
    Paralympic tennis champion Peter Norfolk goes into the end of year NEC Singles Masters knowing victory will see him end 2009 as world quad number one.

  • GB Para-cyclists add to gold haul

    8 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    Great Britain add to their impressive medal haul with three more golds and a bronze on the final day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.

  • GB Para-cyclists keep up gold run

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Britain win a further five golds and set three world records on the second day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Manchester.
 
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    BBC Video: Other Sport

  • My Sporting Year - Matt Baker

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    Ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on 13 December, BBC Sport's Matt Baker looks back at Britain's double medal success during the Gymnastics World Championships at The O2 in London. (UK users only)

  • Williams' triple touchdown treat

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:55 am
    Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is the star as he scores three touchdowns in the 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday (UK users only).

  • Jazz end decade of blues against Spurs

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:53 am
    Utah Jazz beat the Spurs in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years, plus the rest of Thursday's NBA action (UK only).

  • Ainslie's Origin lose opening Trophy semi

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am
    Italy's Azzurra are victorious over Britain's Team Origin in the first semi final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy, meaning Ben Ainslie's crew must now win two races against the Italians on Friday

  • Mavericks beat Spurs in Wednesday's NBA

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:09 am
    Dirk Nowitzki nets 41 points as he leads the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-94 win over the San Antonio Spurs, plus the rest of Wednesday night's NBA action.
 
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    BBC: Football Focus

  • Friday Focus - weekend preview

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am
    Football Focus's Dan Walker and Mark Lawrenson look forward to the weekend's fixtures, featuring interviews with Joleon Lescott and Gus Poyet.

  • Lawro and Dixon take on Billy the Badger

    31 Oct 2009 | 5:26 am
    Football Focus's Dan Walker, Mark Lawrenson and Lee Dixon test out the new Premier League ball against Fulham mascot Billy the Badger.

  • Redknapp relishing Arsenal test

    30 Oct 2009 | 8:04 am
    Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp tells Football Focus he is more confident heading into Saturday's North London derby at Arsenal than he was this time last season.

  • Kasabian star on his love for Leicester City

    20 Oct 2009 | 8:05 am
    Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno tells Football Focus what he loves about Leicester City.

  • Interview - Shay Given

    10 Oct 2009 | 6:56 am
    Manchester City keeper Shay Given chats to Football Focus about life under Mark Hughes at Eastlands.
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    BBC NEWS | Magazine Monitor

  • 10 things we didn't know last week

    Magazine Monitor
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:24 am
    Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience. 1. Three of the world's supercomputers are in the US. More details 2. Humans are more likely to be killed by a hippo than a lion. More details (Times) 3. Teeth grinding is known as bruxism. More details 4. Spin doctors were used in the Iron Age. More details 5. School phobia is a condition recognised by doctors since the 1960s. More details 6. Whisky should be stored upright, unlike wine. More details 7. "Wrap rage" is a term coined to describe the anger felt by people trying to get into bonded plastic…

  • Caption Competition

    Magazine Monitor
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:22 am
    Winning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. Here, Yeomen of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search for explosives at the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament. But what's being said? Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. GMcGlinn Louie Walsh pulls out all the stops for Jedwards next X-factor performance. 5. SkarloeyLine Pan's People unveil their routine to All Along The Watchtower. 4. MorningGlories You wait all your life for a marriage proposal, then... 3.

  • Paper Monitor

    Magazine Monitor
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am
    A service highlighting the riches of the daily press. The Daily Mail and the Guardian don't often find common cause. But they do today with their matching front page headlines on the EU's choice for its president: "The great EU stitch-up". Even the sub-headlines are similar, although one is rather more, er, strident than the other. Can you guess which? "A Labour crony no-one's heard of is made EU foreign minister - so a fanatical Belgian federalist who wants Brussels to tax us can become President. The good news? At least it's not Blair" And: Little-known Briton gets Foreign jobBelgian PM…

  • Weekly Bonus Question

    Magazine Monitor
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am
    Welcome to the Weekly Bonus Question. Each week the news quiz 7 days 7 questions will offer an answer. You are invited to suggest what the question might have been. Suggestions should be sent using the COMMENTS BOX IN THIS ENTRY. And since nobody likes a smart alec, kudos will be deducted for predictability in your suggestions. This week's answer is A CHEESE GRATER AND A £5 LAMPSHADE. But what's the question? UPDATE 1805 GMT: The correct question is, the ownership of which articles is at stake in a disagreement between a solicitor and het ex? Of your woefully yet deliberately incorrect…

  • Friday's Quote of the Day

    Magazine Monitor
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am
    "it's not just that I dislike the taste of sprouts or broccoli, but the actual sight of them fills me with dread and I could never touch them" - Woman diagnosed with a fear of vegetables, known as lachanophobia. Student Vicki Larrieux's diet consists of meat, potatoes, cereals and an occasional apple. But she refuses to eat any vegetables as the mere sight of a sprout gives her a panic attack. "Even as a child I used to properly freak out if some carrots or a few peas were on my plate. But as it continued into adult life I started to think it might not just be a dislike for vegetables but an…
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