Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
CRICKET: Craig Kieswetter is confident he can rise to the new challenge England have set him in one-day international cricket.
RUGBY UNION: Interim England coach Stuart Lancaster has opted to stick with his Calcutta Cup heroes as he named an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations Cup clash with Italy.
CYCLING: Legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong has confirmed he will compete in several Ironman races this year as he bids to raise funds for people affected by cancer.
RUGBY LEAGUE: Mick Nanyn’s hopes of climbing into the top five of rugby league’s all-time points-scoring chart have been dealt a severe blow.
TENNIS: Anne Keothavong was dumped out of the Pattaya Open in Thailand today after losing her second-round match to Sania Mirza.
CRICKET:Worcestershire have re-signed England’s Test destroyer, Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal, for part of the 2012 season, the county have confirmed.
FOOTBALL: Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and set his objective as keeping the Welsh club in the Premier League for its duration.
FOOTBALL: Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp revealed today that he would "never forget" the support given to him by the club's fans after he was cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge.
FOOTBALL: England boss Fabio Capello and Football Association chairman David Bernstein reportedly met for clear-the-air talks today after the governing body chose to strip John Terry of the England captaincy without the Italian's consent.

