BBC News HeadlinesIce alert on roads as snow easesMotorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights. Queen commemorates 60-year reignThe Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service". Capello opposes FA Terry decisionEngland coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy. US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters. Greek leaders pause bailout talksParty leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement. Football HeadlinesCapello opposes FA Terry decisionEngland coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association decision to remove John Terry as national team captain. Chelsea 3-3 Man UtdManchester United come back from three down to snatch a 3-3 draw at Chelsea and close the gap on Man City to two points. Rangers 0-2 Dundee UtdDundee United knock Rangers out of the Scottish Cup in the fifth round with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Ibrox. Newcastle 2-1 Aston VillaPapiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Aston Villa 2-1. Webb decision puzzles Villas-BoasChelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises referee Howard Webb after his side squander a 3-0 lead to draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Cricket HeadlinesPakistan set England huge targetEngland face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 keeps Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai. Yuvraj diagnosed with lung cancerIndia batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States his physiotherapist confirms. Lee breaks foot in Twenty20 winAustralia fast bowler Brett Lee is set for a month on the sidelines after breaking his foot in a Twenty20 match against India. England have 'mountain to climb'Off-spinner Graeme Swann says the odds are stacked against England as they chase 324 to beat Pakistan in the third Test in Dubai. England players go unsold at IPLSeven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction. |
The RegisterSome coral reefs growing in a warming worldCooler, marginal reefs don?t mind warmer waterWhile Austraia?s iconic Great Barrier Reef has been suffering bleaching and damage, the combined impact of warmer oceans agricultural runoff, a few thousand kilometers to the west, coral growth seems to be enjoying the changing climate. Boffins embed electronics into fibresHope for cheaper telecoms kitUniversity of Southampton and Penn State researchers have demonstrated a technique to embed electronics into optical fibres, which if commercialised would enable simpler and cheaper telecommuniations kit. Hollywood gathers to pick over Limewire?s corpseWhip? Check. Dead horse? Check.Movies studios are moving on the defunct Limewire, filing a complaint in a US Federal Court to take their cut from the company?s copyright infringments. Can Sony's new supremo make the sacrifices to save his biz?We drill into the uphill battle ex-Playstation boss Hirai facesComment When Faultline first began following Sony in 2003, it was worth $36 billion on the stock market. At the time Apple was worth $9.8 billion and it was about to launch the iTunes Music Store. We said that Sony should buy Apple and put Steve Jobs in charge. Tame the gas monster with sensors, suckers and a spiffy new fanMore performance-tuning for your home and officePart 3 I'm pleased to say that what with the relatively warm 2011 and our conservation efforts we had the lowest consumption of electricity and gas at home of any year yet, a bit over 1,500kWh ('units') of electricity and under 4,000kWh of gas. (A typical UK household is nearer 3,300kWh 'leccy and 18,000kWh gas.) With our solar PV exports we were just carbon-negative for power by my calculations. Newcastle United NewsPapiss Demba Cisse's Newcastle debut impresses PardewNewcastle manager Alan Pardew believes Papiss Demba Cisse's match-winning performance against Aston Villa will have had Magpies fans purring. Cisse goal something special - Newcastle boss PardewNewcastle boss Alan Pardew sings the praises of new singing Papiss Demba Cisse, who marked his debut with a stunning match-winning goal against Aston Villa. Newcastle 2-1 Aston VillaPapiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Villa to move back up to fifth in the table. Hartlepool's Nolberto Solano takes Newcastle Benfield coach roleHartlepool winger Nolberto Solano will take up a new coaching role at Newcastle Benfield but remain registered as a player at Pools. Pardew praises Newcastle spirit after Blackburn winNewcastle manager Alan Pardew praises the spirit and resilience in his squad following Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Blackburn. |