Dec 15, 2009
Copenhagen: Africa emerges champion of developing world
Once the African nations had decided to give as hard as they were getting from the industrialised countries, India, China, South Africa and Brazil rallied behind them.The solidarity of G-77 forced the Danes to back down.
TRS ready to wait till 2014 for Telangana
In what may come as a big relief to the Congress caught in a political whirlpool, a top TRS leader said since the Congress had committed itself to creating Telangana, there was no need to pressure it.
Delhi beats Mumbai in family planning: Survey
According to the National Family Health Survey, 41% of married women in Mumbai do not use any kind of contraception; the corresponding figure for Delhi's married women is a lower 33%.
No combat yet for women in forces: Govt
The government has ruled out any possibility of deploying women officers in ‘combat roles’ to fly fighters or serve in the infantry or on board warships in the near future.
India asks China to be 'sensitive' to key concerns
While India and China bond at Copenhagen, India has taken charge of reshaping relations with China at a bilateral level, with some much-needed plain speaking.
Final proof: Farm loan waivers won LS polls for Cong
UPA government's mega farm loan waiver scheme has often been touted as a significant factor in Congress's stunning victory in the elections. Now, there are numbers to back the claim.
Body clock disturbances linked to heart disease
A new study has found that cardiovascular disease is connected to disturbances in the body''s 24-hour clock, technically called circadian clock.
Fan drops Assou-Ekotto allegation
Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face no further investigation after a fan withdrew an allegation that the player had assaulted him.
West Brom 2-2 QPR
Simon Cox scores an equaliser in the third minute of injury time to snatch a draw for high-flying West Brom against QPR.
Worthington keen on Sheff Wed job
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington would be open to an approach about the vacant Sheffield Wednesday job after Brian Laws leaves the role.
Wolves suffer Edwards injury blow
Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards is ruled out for up to 10 weeks because of ankle ligament damage.
Scotland job 'attracts big names'
Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith is impressed by the standard of applicants for the vacant national manager's job.
Ballack plays down German chances
Germany captain Michael Ballack says his side have been "too weak" in the build-up to next year's World Cup and are not among the favourites.
Larsson takes first manager's job
Former Celtic and Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson takes his first managerial role, at Swedish second division club Landskrona Bois.
Ex-Juve chief sentenced to prison
Antonio Giraudo, ex-chief executive of Italian football club Juventus, is sentenced to three years in jail for match-fixing.
Martinez expects to sell Figueroa
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez admits he expects Maynor Figueroa to leave the club in the near future, though not as soon as the January transfer window.
Wenger outburst sparks comeback
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his team are back in the title race after his half-time rant inspires the Gunners to come from behind and beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield.
Arsenal deny request for Fabregas
Arsenal tell Catalonia coach Johan Cruyff that Cesc Fabregas will not be allowed to play in the friendly game against Argentina on 22 December.
Giggs shocked to land BBC award
Ryan Giggs says he was "in total shock" after winning the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Gills' Royce injured in car crash
Gillingham confirm goalkeeper Simon Royce was the player injured in a car accident last week.
Birmingham finance probe ruled out
Police rule out a criminal investigation into possible irregularities of Birmingham City's finances.
Capello handed BBC Coach honour
England coach Fabio Capello is named the 2009 Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality awards show.
Live: Sehwag slams 36th ODI fifty
Swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag raced to a scorching 34-ball fifty to give India a blistering start against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Rajkot.Nagpur to host second India-Lanka ODI
BCCI shifted the 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka to Nagpur, which was scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam, due to ongoing Telangana crisis.SA 'ready' to play two Tests next year
According to BCCI sources, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has agreed to include two Tests during the upcoming series in India in February-March 2010.
Lalit Modi's powers likely to be clipped
BCCI's anti-Lalit Modi lobby may have to be satisfied with the IPL commissioner's powers being curtailed, instead of high-profile administrator being removed.Hauritz to use 'Doosra' to skittle Windies
Australian Nathan Hauritz says he will use the 'Doosra' during the third Test against West Indies in Perth, after a lacklustre performance in Adelaide.
'We want to end 2009 on a winning note'
Indian cricketers will strive to end the year on a high by winning the five-match One-day series against Sri Lanka, says off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
India can narrow gap with Oz in rankings
India with 122 ratings points, eight behind Australia, can reduce the gap to four points if they manage to win all five ODI matches against Sri Lanka.
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