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To Protesters ignore curfew in Egypt

Thousands of protesters have ignored a curfew in Egypt's chaos-stricken capital as widespread demonstrations demanding reforms and an end to President Hosni Mubarak's three-decade rule continue The defiant stand came as David Cameron personally spoke to the embattled leader to express his "grave concern" about violence against the anti-government dissidents, who are entering their sixth day of action. The Prime Minister urged Mr Mubarak to "take bold steps to accelerate political reform and build democratic legitimacy" rather than attempt to repress dissent, according to Downing Street. In a joint statement with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Cameron said: "The Egyptian people have legitimate grievances and a longing for a just and better future. "We urge President Mubarak to embark on a process of transformation which should be reflected in a broad-based government and in free and fair elections.&q

News today !! Sky sexism row from Sian Massey told she must miss out... again

Referees'!! Chiefs have again withdrawn Sian Massey from the spotlight following the Sky sexism row. Massey was due to referee Corby's Blue Square Bet North game against Eastwood on Saturday after also being due to run the line on Tuesday at Crewe's League Two game against Bradford City. She was withdrawn hours before kick-off then and was not awarded an FA Cup fourth-round tie this weekend. She will also not be involved in any of next week's Premier League matches. Yesterday's decision by Professional Game Match Officials came after Corby reported a huge demand for access by television crews at the 3,000-capacity Rockingham Triangle ground. Massey was the subject of sexist off-air comments by former Sky Sports presenters Richard Keys and Andy Gray when assistant referee for Liverpool's 3-0 win over Wolves last Saturday. Gray and Keys agreed female officials 'don't know the offside rule' in an off-air chat that was nevertheless recorded. Fol