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Simon Tisdall: Clinton job would break the Obama spell

If Hillary Clinton is confirmed as Barack Obama's choice as secretary of state, Democrats and independents who backed the former First Lady in the primaries will applaud loudly. Women's groups will raise a cheer. Hubby Bill...

New Zealand government sworn in

A new centre-right government has taken office in New Zealand, having defeated Helen Clark's Labour party in a general election on 8 November. John Key, 47, was sworn in as New Zealand's 38th prime minister during a ceremony in...

Football: Ireland can finish ahead of Italy, claims Giovanni Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni has suggested for the first time that the Republic of Ireland can challenge his native Italy for the automatic World Cup qualifying spot from Group Eight. The Ireland manager had previously said that his...

Journey south a boost for Scots

Published Date: 19 November 2008 AT ONE time, it was very much them and us. But thanks to a new funding programme aimed at producing medals for Team GB in London 2012, Scotland's top badminton players now mingle happily with...

Independent newspapers to cut 20 per cent of staff

One in five journalists will be made redundant at The Independent and its Sunday sister title, the latest in a string of layoffs across the newspaper business brought on by the economic downturn. The deeper-than-expected cuts...

Dan Kennedy: the felonious politicians of Massachusetts

I'm pretty sure that Massachusetts isn't the only state to have elected someone while he was in prison. There's James Michael Curley, the legendary mayor, governor and congressman, standing and sitting not far from Boston's...

Chelsea: Scolari targets new striker

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is hoping to draft in a new striker even though he has Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka in his ranks. Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon has admitted on numerous occasions that he does not...

Rochdale 3-2 Barnet (aet)

Adam Le Fondre's hat-trick helped Rochdale overcome Barnet in a thrilling FA Cup first round replay which needed extra time and a remarkable recovery. John O'Flynn scored for the visitors and they doubled the lead after 20...

England women get tough Euro draw

England have been drawn to play favourites Sweden, Russia and Italy in the group stage of next year's European Women Championship finals in Finland. Twelve countries are split into three groups with the top two and best two...

Torres pledges goals for Posh

Peterborough United midfielder Sergio Torres says he intends to add more goals to his game this season. The former Wycombe man has struggled with injury since making the move to London Road over the summer, but has started the...

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