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
McCarthy thanks Wolves chairman
Monday 06 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Wolves boss Mick McCarthy feels he owes chairman Steve Morgan "a debt of gratitude" for his support.
England Lions clinch series win
Monday 06 February 2012
CRICKET: Joe Root's unbeaten century helped England Lions claim a 3-2 victory in the unofficial one-day international series against Sri Lanka A with a 117-run win in Colombo today.
Debutant Cisse sends Toon fifth
Sunday 05 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Demba Ba made a goal-scoring return from the Africa Cup of Nations but Newcastle had his Senegalese team-mate Papiss Cisse to thank for the winner that maintains their charge for the Champions League.
Suarez returns for crucial Spurs clash
Sunday 05 February 2012
FOOTBALL: High-flying Tottenham visit Anfield tomorrow night seeking three points to keep up the pressure on the Premier League's frontrunners - but may have to deal with the threat of returning Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
England need record return to avoid series whitewash
Sunday 05 February 2012
CRICKET: England face the daunting prospect of needing to pull off the second-highest run chase in their Test history to avoid a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.
Van Persie treble sets up thrashing
Sunday 05 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Disgruntled Arsenal fans clutching black bin bags were conspicuous by their absence on Saturday and, on this evidence, the angry of N5 made a wise decision to put their protest on the back burner as Arsene Wenger's men demolished Blackburn to record their first league win of 2012 and the biggest ever since their move from Highbury.
Lancaster thrilled with Six Nations victory over Scots
Sunday 05 February 2012
RUGBY UNION: England's interim head coach Stuart Lancaster hailed the character of his inexperienced side after they lifted the Calcutta Cup with a somewhat fortunate 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Quigg sees off Arthur in fourth round
Sunday 05 February 2012
BOXING: Bury fighter Scott Quigg retained his British super-bantamweight title in unconvincing fashion on Saturday, climbing off the canvas to stop Jamie Arthur.
Nottingham Forest owner Doughty found dead
Sunday 05 February 2012
FOOTBALL: Tributes have been paid to the "kind and generous" Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty after his death at the age of 54.
Wigan 1-1 Everton
Sunday 05 February 2012
Football: Victor Anichebe came off the bench to spare Everton's blushes after an own goal from skipper Phil Neville looked to have gifted basement club Wigan the points following a dull encounter at the DW stadium.