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Hong Kong’s Marco Fu comes from 4-1 down to beat Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen 6-4 and reach the Masters final at Wembley.
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Residents in Dunblane have been erecting floodgates to protect their homes from flooding Flood watches have been issued on rivers across Scotland after rain and melting snow caused waters to swell.
There has been localised flooding around Perth and Stirling as well as in Argyll and Bute and the Highlands.
Sepa said areas around the River Lyon and the River Earn in Perthshire may be badly affected, with surface water likely to make driving difficult.
The A85 was closed between Huntingtower and the A9 interchange near Perth due to flooding.
Drivers were being advised to follow a diversion via the A822.
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Tanks have sealed off central parts of Tunis Security has been stepped up in centre of the Tunisian capital, a day after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was forced from power by street protests.
Hundreds of troops are patrolling Tunis and a state of emergency is in force. Interim leader Mohammed Ghannouchi has said his priority is restoring order.
There were scenes of looting overnight in several areas, witnesses said.
Mr Ghannouchi said he would hold talks with opposition groups to try to form a unity government.
The main thoroughfare in Tunis, Avenue Bourguiba, was blocked off by troops after the lifting of an overnight curfew.
“There are a few people out and about, but the troubles will probably start later”
Zouhair Ben Jema Tunis resident
The streets are largely deserted, AFP news agency reported.
There have been reports of overnight looting in the city’s suburbs, with French-owned supermarkets among the properties targeted.
Tunis’ main train station was burnt down, AP news agency reported.
Resident Zouhair Ben Jemaa told the BBC: “We couldn’t sleep all night. We hear everything – the helicopters, the gunfire. It’s quiet now. There are a few people out and about, but the troubles will probably start later.”
However Tunis Carthage International Airport, which was closed amid Friday’s unrest, re-opened on Saturday. Hundreds of tourists and other foreigners have been trapped there.
The BBC’s Wyre Davies in Tunis says people are now waiting for some indication that the interim administration is prepared to bring in widespread economic and political changes.
Mr Ben Ali’s plane refuelled in Sardinia, before going on to Saudi Arabia Late on Friday Mr Ghannouchi said his “absolute priority” was restoring security in the face of looting and robberies.
“We are at the service of the Tunisian people. Our country does not deserve everything that is happening. We must regain the trust of citizens in the government,” he said.
Mr Ben Ali, who had been in power for 23 years, boarded a plane with his family amid widespread speculation about his destination.
The French government rejected a request for his plane to land in the country. It refuelled on the Italian island of Sardinia and later landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A Saudi palace statement said: “Out of concern for the exceptional circumstances facing the brotherly Tunisian people and in support of the security and stability of their country… the Saudi government has welcomed President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his family to the kingdom,” the statement said.
The 74-year-old leader conceded power after weeks of protests culminated in a giant rally against him in Tunis.
Dozens of people died as unrest swept the country and security forces cracked down on demonstrations over unemployment, food price rises and corruption.
The UK, the US and France are among the countries advising against non-essential travel to Tunisia.
Mr Ben Ali was only Tunisia’s second president since independence from France in 1956. He was last re-elected in 2009 with 89.62% of the vote.
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Mr Miliband wants Labour to become again “the standard-bearer of the progressive majority” Labour leader Ed Miliband has appealed to disaffected Liberal Democrat voters to work with the opposition against the coalition government.
In a speech at the Fabian Society he said “thousands” of Lib Dems had now joined the Labour Party.
He also said he hoped the party realised that entering a coalition with the Tories was a “tragic mistake”.
And he said he was pleased many Lib Dems “now see Labour as the main vehicle for their hopes in the future”.
Mr Miliband also said he would not join in “gloating” over his party’s victory in the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election.
That result saw Labour boosting its majority from 103 to over 3,500.
During his speech Mr Miliband said he wanted Lib Dems to “find a welcome home in our party, not just making up the numbers but contributing actively to the strengthening of our values and the renewal of our policies”.
He also said Labour must become again “the standard-bearer of the progressive majority”.
Mr Miliband said: “Forgive me if I decline to join those of you who are gloating at the expense of the Liberal Democrats.
“Their decision to join a Conservative-led government was a tragic mistake, and I hope they come to see that in time.
“But, equally, there are many Liberal Democrats who’ve decided to stay and fight for the progressive soul of their party. Most of them do not want to see their traditions sacrificed for personal ambition. I respect their choice too. And I understand how painful it is – and must be for them – to watch what is happening to their party.
“We do not doubt that they hold sincere views and we will co-operate, in Parliament and outside it, to fight with them against the direction of this government.
“In fact, it’s our duty to work with progressives everywhere… against what this government is doing.”
Writing in the Guardian, Mr Miliband earlier said he “respects the choice” of Lib Dems who have decided to stay and fight for the soul of their party.
In Thursday’s by-election, Debbie Abrahams finished 3,558 votes ahead of the Lib Dems with 14,718 votes. The party’s share of the vote increased from 31.9% to 42%.
But Lib Dem Elwyn Watkins fractionally increased the party’s vote share on the 2010 result from 31.6% at the general election to 31.9%.
The Greater Manchester by-election was called after a special court found ex-Labour minister Phil Woolas made false statements about Mr Watkins in May’s general election, in which Labour retained the seat by just 103 votes over the Lib Dems.
The ruling invalidated the result and resulted in Mr Woolas being barred from politics for three years.
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Branislav Ivanovic inspires stuttering Chelsea to only their second victory in 10 Premier League games.
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The government of South Africa is set to declare parts of the country disaster areas, after 40 people died in floods in a month.
The Minister for Co-operative Government, Sicelo Shiceka, told the BBC the move would happen this weekend.
Rains have hit the country from Kwa-Zulu Natal in the east to the Northern Cape in the west over the last month.
Thousands of homes have been flooded and people living along the Orange River have been evacuated.
Some bridges over the river have been closed, and the South African airforce have been helping in the evacuation.
Police divers are searching for the bodies of people who drowned.
President Jacob Zuma has formed a ministerial task force to tackle the issue, led by Mr Shiceka.
Mr Schiceka told the BBC his team would also look at long-term issues.
“Among other things we are looking at, is that people must not build in flood plains.”
“People who have been displaced must not go back,” said the minister.
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Carlos Tevez scores twice – including a superb solo effort – as Manchester City beat Wolves to move back to the top of the Premier League.
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Tanks have sealed off central parts of Tunis Security has been stepped up in centre of the Tunisian capital, a day after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was forced from power by street protests.
Hundreds of troops are patrolling Tunis and a state of emergency is in force. Interim leader Mohammed Ghannouchi has said his priority is restoring order.
There were scenes of looting overnight in several areas, witnesses said.
Mr Ghannouchi said he would hold talks with opposition groups to try to form a unity government.
The main thoroughfare in Tunis, Avenue Bourguiba, was blocked off by troops after the lifting of an overnight curfew.
“There are a few people out and about, but the troubles will probably start later”
Zouhair Ben Jema Tunis resident
The streets are largely deserted, AFP news agency reported.
There have been reports of overnight looting in the city’s suburbs, with French-owned supermarkets among the properties targeted.
Tunis’ main train station was burnt down, AP news agency reported.
Resident Zouhair Ben Jemaa told the BBC: “We couldn’t sleep all night. We hear everything – the helicopters, the gunfire. It’s quiet now. There are a few people out and about, but the troubles will probably start later.”
However Tunis Carthage International Airport, which was closed amid Friday’s unrest, re-opened on Saturday. Hundreds of tourists and other foreigners have been trapped there.
The BBC’s Wyre Davies in Tunis says people are now waiting for some indication that the interim administration is prepared to bring in widespread economic and political changes.
Mr Ben Ali’s plane refuelled in Sardinia, before going on to Saudi Arabia Late on Friday Mr Ghannouchi said his “absolute priority” was restoring security in the face of looting and robberies.
“We are at the service of the Tunisian people. Our country does not deserve everything that is happening. We must regain the trust of citizens in the government,” he said.
Mr Ben Ali, who had been in power for 23 years, boarded a plane with his family amid widespread speculation about his destination.
The French government rejected a request for his plane to land in the country. It refuelled on the Italian island of Sardinia and later landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A Saudi palace statement said: “Out of concern for the exceptional circumstances facing the brotherly Tunisian people and in support of the security and stability of their country… the Saudi government has welcomed President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his family to the kingdom,” the statement said.
The 74-year-old leader conceded power after weeks of protests culminated in a giant rally against him in Tunis.
Dozens of people died as unrest swept the country and security forces cracked down on demonstrations over unemployment, food price rises and corruption.
The UK, the US and France are among the countries advising against non-essential travel to Tunisia.
Mr Ben Ali was only Tunisia’s second president since independence from France in 1956. He was last re-elected in 2009 with 89.62% of the vote.
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The Irish prime minister is to resume contacts with with his party on Saturday about his position as leader.
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The salmon fishing season is formally opened on the River Tay, where restrictions are still in place to conserve stocks.
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A mother and her three-year-old son have died after apparently being electrocuted while in the bath.
The 34-year-old woman and her child by emergency crews called to their home in Romford, east London, on Thursday.
Police said the boy died at the scene and his mother died in hospital the next day.
The Metropolitan Police said the pair were treated by paramedics after being found in the bathroom. The deaths are being treated as unexplained.
Post-mortem tests have yet to be carried out.
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US actor Keanu Reeves discusses guns in movies and if they lead to violence
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Police search land beside the M4 in Wiltshire in connection with the Donavan Van Lill murder investigation.
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Flooding led to the A487 at Machynlleth being closed on Friday The Environment Agency is urging households across Wales to remain vigilant against flooding as heavy rain falls again over the weekend.
The Met Office says up to 100mm (4in) of rain could fall on higher ground in northwest Wales on Saturday.
Those storms are expected to move southeastwards across Wales through Sunday, bringing another 40mm (1.5in) of downpours on hills.
By 08.05 GMT Saturday, there were two flood warnings and eight flood alerts.
The Environment Agency flood warnings were in place in the Conwy valley around isolated properties and the Gwydir Road and on the River Ritec in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
The heavy rain on Friday brought disruption to both roads and rail services.
The A474 at Briton Ferry, Neath Port Talbot, and the A487 at Machynlleth, Powys, were closed.
“Our officers on the ground will continue to check flood defences, clear river blockages and install flood barriers where necessary”
Jeremy Parr Environment Agency Wales
Swansea and London-bound trains experienced severe delays due to flooding at Chipping Sodbury tunnel.
It meant First Great Western services to London Paddington had to be diverted via Bath.
“More trouble is brewing in the Atlantic, bringing another dose of wet and windy weather – some heavy rain and strong to gale force winds,” said BBC Wales weather forecaster, Derek Brockway.
“More heavy rain, hill fog and poor visibility. Gales in the northwest and through the Menai Strait – severe gales on the mountains.”
He said Sunday will see more heavy rain, with the risk of flooding.
“Spring is a long way off but next week will be much drier with some frost and fog patches,” he added.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for virtually the whole of Wales for both Saturday and Sunday.
Only the northeast areas of Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham escape the warning.
“With strong winds and further heavy rain expected we are continuing to monitor flood risk across Wales,” warned Jeremy Parr, from Environment Agency Wales.
“Further flood alerts and flood warnings may be issued and these could remain in place over the weekend and into next week in some places.”
He said it was important that people remained vigilant throughout the weekend.
He added: “People should stay away from rivers as they can be very high and fast flowing and avoid trying to drive or walk through any flooding.
“We urge those in coastal areas to be on their guard from big waves caused by very strong winds.
“Our officers on the ground will continue to check flood defences, clear river blockages and install flood barriers where necessary.”
The latest flood advice and updates are available on Environment Agency’s website www.environment-agency.gov.uk. There is also a 24-hour information service Floodline on 0845 988 1188.
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he could abandon his attempt to sign David Beckham on loan if Los Angeles Galaxy want him to return by mid-February.
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