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
Alonso intent on home victory
Saturday 13 May 2006
FERNANDO ALONSO returns to his native land this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, intent on adding one more prestigious accolade to his list of achievements with victory in his home race.
Weather may dampen punters' enthusiasm
Saturday 13 May 2006
Racing with Farringdon
Gretna hoping for fairytale ending
Saturday 13 May 2006
FOUR years ago, Gretna were playing in an English semi-professional league. Today, they play Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.
Sport in brief
Saturday 13 May 2006
Brief news from the sporting world.
Warnock steeled to stay
Saturday 13 May 2006
SHEFFIELD UNITED manager Neil Warnock verbally agreed a new one-year deal with the newly promoted club yesterday.
Wildcats and Warriors face big four-pointer
Saturday 13 May 2006
WAKEFIELD coach Tony Smith admits that today's relegation clash with Wigan is likely to be pivotal, as the Super League season reaches its midway point.
Gallas voices his desire to leave
Saturday 13 May 2006
CHELSEA defender William Gallas could be forced to remain at Stamford Bridge for the remaining year of his contract, despite the 28-year-old saying that he wanted to leave the club yesterday.
Barnsley 0-1 Huddersfield
Friday 12 May 2006
LEAGUE ONE PLAY-OFFS FIRST LEG: Huddersfield have a precious one goal lead to take into next Monday's second leg play off match after a mix-up involving Barnsley keeper Nick Colgan and defender Paul Heckingbottom left Gary Taylor Fletcher with the simple task of knocking the ball into an empty net with only 5 minutes of the match to play.
Scotland 5-1 Bulgaria
Friday 12 May 2006
KIRIN CUP: Kris Boyd had a dream introduction to international football, with the Rangers striker scoring twice in Scotland's Kirin Cup win over Bulgaria at Kobe Wing Stadium yesterday.
Boro boss sees bright future
Friday 12 May 2006
MIDDLESBROUGH chairman Steve Gibson took the pain of UEFA Cup final defeat squarely on the chin yesterday, to herald the beginning of a new era on Teesside.