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United StatesTeachers in one district in the US state of Texas are to be allowed to carry concealed firearms next term.
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ArgentinaArgentina's former president, Carlos Menem, is investigated over his alleged role in a deadly explosion in 1995.
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PeruThousands of Peruvians march in protest at what they say is the inadequate response to a quake a year ago that killed 519 people.
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IraqAt least six people are killed in a car bomb attack on Shia pilgrims in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
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FranceFrance marks the 60th anniversary of its iconic 2CV
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AustraliaAustralian veteran Drew Ginn wins his third Olympic gold in the men's pairs and Australia's double scull also wins.
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GeorgiaThe BBC's Bridget Kendall explains why conflict in Ossetia marks a chill in the post-Cold War thaw.
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MadagascarJonny Hogg witnesses an ancient ritual in Madagascar as loved ones are mourned in a bone turning ceremony.
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UruguayDaniel Schweimler looks at the mystery of tango legend Carlos Gardel's disputed birthplace.
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United Kingdom, United StatesThe FBI confirms the identity of a father accused of kidnapping his London-based daughter in the US.
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MalaysiaThousands of supporters cheer on Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, as he makes a bid to return to parliament.
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ChinaBradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington and the men's rowing four all win Olympic gold.
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PakistanPakistan's foreign minister says President Musharraf has two days to resign before impeachment proceedings begin.
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AlgeriaFrance investigates a senior Algerian official in connection with the 1987 assassination of an Algerian opposition leader.
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ChinaUsain Bolt smashes the world record to win 100m gold after cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy, swimmer Rebecca Adlington and rowing's men's coxless four win gold for GB.
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SomaliaMore bodies are discovered in Somalia, following an attack on two minibuses near Mogadishu in which dozens died.
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EgyptAn Egyptian woman gives birth to seven babies following IVF treatment in an attempt to conceive a boy.
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IrelandRonnie Drew, the legendary Irish folk singer and musician, dies aged 73 after a long battle with ill health.
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ZimbabweDifferences over Zimbabwe's stalled power-sharing deal dominate the first day of a southern African summit.
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VenezuelaCuba will send zoo animals, which may include a baby giraffe, to Venezuela in exchange for veterinary equipment.
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Georgia, 
Russia, United StatesRussia signs a ceasefire deal with Georgia, but says its troops will not leave until extra security measures are in place.
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ChinaBritain win four more gold medals in sailing, rowing and cycling on day nine in Beijing, after Michael Phelps clinches his record eighth swimming title.
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Ukraine, Georgia, RussiaUkraine says it is ready to make its warning systems available to European nations following Russia's conflict with Georgia.
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