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
FOOTBALL: Harry Redknapp said today that he would not be able to juggle two jobs were he to take the position of England manager.
BOXING: Amir Khan's camp have taken steps to ensure there will be no repeat of the problems which beset his defeat to Lamont Peterson when the two meet for a rematch in Las Vegas on May 19.
RUGBY UNION: England will be aiming to build on their scrappy win over Scotland last weekend when they face Italy tomorrow in the Six Nations.
FOOTBALL: Sir Alex Ferguson is determined Manchester United will retain their dignity as Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez come face to face for the first time tomorrow since the racism row exploded between the pair.
BOXING COMMENT: The two biggest names in boxing are both set for their next fight which will be in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. However Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pacquiao unsurprisingly won't be facing each other. Their contests are scheduled one month apart as yet again the mega match that all fans want fails to materialise.
BOXING: Just by getting into the boxing ring at the London Olympics, Sadaf Rahimi will be throwing a few punches in the fight for equal rights for Afghan women.
TAEKWONDO: Taekwondo world champion Sarah Stevenson has vowed to be fit for the Olympics after undergoing surgery.
FOOTBALL: Harry Redknapp emerged as the overwhelming favourite for the England manager’s job today after the shock resignation of Fabio Capello and his own acquittal on tax-dodging charges.