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England’s chances of winning Euro 2012 now at 9.7%, Football

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England’s chances of winning Euro 2012 now at 9.7%

With England navigating their way past tricky opposition and to the top of Group D, their chances of success in Poland and Ukraine have increased significantly.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 4:00 am

Do not underestimated the potential impact of the ‘Debt Derby’ between Germany and Greece, Football

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Do not underestimated the potential impact of the ‘Debt Derby’ between Germany and Greece

Angela Merkel has often made a point of accentuating her love for the beautiful game.

By Kit Holden | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 4:00 am

Diarrhoeal disease is one of the biggest killers of children – Rio needs to focus on water, Notebook - A selection of Independent views -

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Diarrhoeal disease is one of the biggest killers of children – Rio needs to focus on water

Finally Rio+20 is upon us. The big question for me is how are decisions that are made there going to relate to the real world and the harsh daily reality of poverty for billions? Because let’s not forget that Rio+20 is about poverty eradication AND environmental protection.

By Daniel Yeo | Notebook - A selection of Independent views -, Opinion, Science & Technology | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 3:00 am

Are there mental tools that can help alleviate mental illness?, Health

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Are there mental tools that can help alleviate mental illness?

What could trigger the Twitter tribute “Unbelievably brave. Kevan Jones MP is a hero!” from a rival Conservative MP? Tory Louise Mensch was praising the Labour MP’s courageous decision to share his experience of depression in last week’s House of Commons debate on mental illness.

By Tony Lobl | Health, Notebook - A selection of Independent views -, Opinion | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 3:00 am

Interview with ‘Game of Thrones’ star Lena Headey, Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -

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Interview with ‘Game of Thrones’ star Lena Headey

Actress Lena Headey spoke to Neela Debnath at the recent autograph convention Collectormania about working on ‘Game of Thrones’, nudity and getting recognised by fans.

By Neela Debnath | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world - | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 2:00 am

iBet: Portugal v Czech Republic could be tight, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world -

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iBet: Portugal v Czech Republic could be tight

History says that games in the European Championships become tighter in the knockout stages and Ladbrokes have issued an interesting market for total goals scored in the tournament from quarter final stages onwards.

By Gareth Purnell | Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Thursday, 21 June 2012 at 12:01 am

Euro 2012: The agony of being a Poland fan, Football

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Euro 2012: The agony of being a Poland fan

Every time Poland qualified, Poles would get carried away and start talking about the possibility of a “medal”, much like people do with England. Then 2012 came along.

By Jan Dorosz | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 5:43 pm

Vince Cable makes the case for an NGDP target for the Bank, Eagle Eye - Breaking views from commentators -

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Vince Cable makes the case for an NGDP target for the Bank

Some economists argue that monetary policy is proving ineffective at getting us out of this present malaise because the Bank of England is failing to do enough stimulus, or, more importantly, failing to make it clear to the public and financial markets that it will do enough.

By Ben Chu | Eagle Eye - Breaking views from commentators -, Econoblog | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 3:27 pm

Blatter, Hague, Carr, Price and Monsters: Why are they trending?, Notebook - A selection of Independent views -

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Blatter, Hague, Carr, Price and Monsters: Why are they trending?

A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.

By Laura Davis | Notebook - A selection of Independent views -, Opinion | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 2:35 pm

Sepp Blatter’s assertion that goal-line technology is a ‘necessity’ is anti-football, Football

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Sepp Blatter’s assertion that goal-line technology is a ‘necessity’ is anti-football

The beauty of football – unlike any other sport – is it’s accessibility for all. One only needs a ball and one can play football. Jumpers for goal posts as they say.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 1:47 pm

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