Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
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.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
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
Sport
Cole prepared for rough ride
Friday 08 December 2006
PREMIERSHIP: Chelsea defender Ashley Cole admitted that he expects a torrid time from Arsenal fans when the capital's top rivals clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
PFA boss praises Speed for record
Friday 08 December 2006
PREMIERSHIP: Players' union PFA boss Gordon Taylor praised Gary Speed on Friday as "one of our finest members" as the veteran prepared to celebrate a record 500th league appearance.
Panesar offers hint of hope for England
Friday 08 December 2006
FORMER England captain Alec Stewart insisted on Friday that Monty Panesar's performance for the ECB XI in the traditional festival match at Lilac Hill offers England encouragement for the third Ashes Test.
Don't Push It for Novices
Friday 08 December 2006
FARRINGDON takes a look at this weekend's racing action.
Ace Nakamura set to star for Hoops
Friday 08 December 2006
SPL: Celtic talisman Shunsuke Nakamura is set to star in Sunday's trip to Dunfermline, but Scotland international defender Stephen McManus has been ruled out and joins Gary Caldwell on the sidelines.
Brummies face tough challenge against Preston
Friday 08 December 2006
CHAMPIONSHIP: Birmingham face a difficult examination of their table-topping credentials on Saturday as second-placed Preston visit St Andrews determined to return to the summit.
Panesar fights for selection
Thursday 07 December 2006
MONTY PANESAR insisted on Thursday that he will use the next three days of cricket to fight his way into England's Ashes side.
Pakistan attack sees off Windies
Thursday 07 December 2006
PAKISTAN put their off-pitch tribulations to one side as their bowling attack - minus Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif - tore through the West Indies to set up a two-wicket victory in the second one-day international in Faisalabad on Thursday.
Birthday boy Khan plans KO party
Thursday 07 December 2006
AMIR KHAN vowed on Thursday to celebrate his 20th birthday in style on Saturday by seizing his unlikely chance to fight for his first professional title in London's Docklands.