debacles


More politicians will find themselves in Peter Hain's shoes as long as uncertainty exists about funding rules, writes the BBC's David Thompson.

The European Commission, stung by the Lisbon Treaty debacle, steps up efforts to get its message across to Irish voters.

The Lisbon Treaty debacle threatens to undermine the French EU presidency's ambitious agenda.

Stoke first-team coach Mark O'Connor is frustrated by the confusion after Sheffield Wednesday named six loan players in the squad for Saturday's 1-1 draw.

Peter Haynes is replaced as the starter for the Grand National following last year's debacle.

The media adviser of Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander resigns after a number of blunders.

John Toshack questions his position as manager after Wales' Euro 2008 qualifying defeat in Cyprus.

Nicky Cook insists last year's Scott Harrison debacle made him stronger as he prepares for his WBO featherweight clash with Steve Luevano on 14 July.

Gareth Gordon looks at the ongoing debacle over where to locate a new national stadium in NI.

Glasgow City Council's leader Steven Purcell calls for a rapid overhaul of Holyrood and council elections.

Sacked team manager Zaheer Abbas claims captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has lost the confidence of officials in Pakistan cricket following the Oval debacle.

A row rages in Poland over President Kaczynski's cancellation of talks with Germany and France.

Tony Blair says there are "no excuses" for the foreign prisoner debacle but he still supports Charles Clarke.

Blues coach Dai Young insists he is the man to take the side forward despite not reaching the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

Sony BMG says it is rethinking its anti-piracy policy following criticism over its use of copy protection CD software.

President Bush has suffered one of the biggest embarrassments of his presidency at a time when he faces a mountain of other problems.

After a series of debacles, the railways are turning into a quiet success story. But now the train companies face another struggle - coping with all those new passengers.

The BBC's Clare Murphy examines why Angela Merkel slumped from a clear poll lead to an election debacle.

The ECB apologises over the chaos created in Surrey's Twenty20 Cup 'bowl-out' win over Warwickshire.

Formula One drivers are set for a meeting to discuss the US Grand Prix fiasco.

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