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Afghanistan, 
United KingdomAn investigation is under way after four civilians are killed in Afghanistan in a rocket attack by British troops, UK officials say.
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ZimbabweA Southern Africa regional summit ends with no power-sharing deal on Zimbabwe but negotiators remain optimistic.
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BurmaBurma's opposition says it hopes a UN envoy's visit will revive talks between its detained leader and the government.
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ArubaThe mayor of an Australian town comes under fire for saying female "ugly ducklings" might benefit from its shortage of women.
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JamaicaJamaica's 100m champion Usain Bolt jogs home in second place in his heat to progress through to the next round of the 200m.
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Georgia, 
RussiaRussian offensive takes a heavy toll on Georgia
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Afghanistan, 
United StatesAt least nine people die when a suicide bomber rams a car into the gate of a US base in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
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PakistanPakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who is under pressure to resign, is addressing the nation live on TV.
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ChinaDefending 110m hurdles champion Liu Xiang, face of the Beijng Olympics, is out of the Games after pulling out with injury.
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Senegal, 
ChadSenegal's justice minister suggests dropping the case against Chad ex-President Hissen Habre.
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Cambodia, 
ThailandThai and Cambodian foreign ministers are to discuss the Preah Vihear dispute, a day after troops withdrew from the site.
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PhilippinesSeparatist rebels battle troops in a number of southern Philippine towns, amid unrest over an autonomy deal.
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ChinaChina's main share index falls by 5.3% to a 20-month closing low on fears that slowing growth will dent corporate profits.
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United States, 
Cuba, 
Dominica, 
Dominican RepublicDozens die in Haiti after a bus plunges into a river swollen by floodwaters as Tropical Storm Fay moves across the Caribbean.
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PakistanPakistan's leading share index rises more than 4% on the news that President Pervez Musharraf is resigning.
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ChinaChina has received 77 applications to protest during the Olympics - but none have been approved, officials say.
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IranA senior nuclear official arrives in Iran, one day after the country launched a satellite-carrying rocket into space.
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United Kingdom, 
Czech RepublicEngland draw 2-2 against Czech Rep but are poor in their last game before the start of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
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United KingdomBritish multi-ability team make it to 'roof of Africa'
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Portugal, 
Australia, ChinaThe athletics events resume on day 10 after Chinese star Liu Xiang limps out of contention, while Britain win another cycling gold medal.
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ChinaChinese fans distraught over exit of star Liu Xiang
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NepalThe former Maoist rebel leader in Nepal, Prachanda, is sworn in as the country's prime minister.
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IndiaSeparatist leaders in Indian-controlled Kashmir call off their planned march to the UN office in Srinagar.
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IranAuthorities in Iran deny that singer Chris de Burgh is to play a live concert in Tehran, an Iranian news agency says.
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RussiaNato governments divided on what to do about Russia
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KenyaPamela Jelimo, 18, makes history for Kenya as she wins gold in the 800 metres just four months after taking up the event.
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South KoreaFinding proof of South Korea's war-time executions
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Ukraine, RussiaAides to Ukraine's president accuse PM Tymoshenko of working in Russia's interests in a bid to become president.
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PanamaRed-hot favourite and world record holder Irving Saladino of Panama wins the Olympic long jump gold.
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EgyptAn Egyptian woman who gave birth to septuplets says she might need financial support to help raise them.
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IsraelTwo Palestinians jailed for taking part in the killing of Israelis are among 199 prisoners to be freed by Israel.
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RussiaRussia's Yelena Isinbayeva breaks her own women's pole vault world record in winning Olympic gold.
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NigeriaIslamic authorities in Bauchi, Nigeria, reportedly detain sex workers identified in a census.
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Iraq, United StatesUS-led forces make 11 arrests in a continuing campaign aimed at disrupting Sunni militants linked to al-Qaeda, the US military says.
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Antigua and BarbudaA youth and a man are charged with the murders of honeymooners Catherine and Ben Mullany in the Caribbean.
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SudanAmnesty International criticises death sentences passed on alleged Sudan rebels from Darfur.
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SpainSevere drought heightens Spain's environmental fears
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PakistanPresident Bush's successor will face Pakistan problem
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Georgia, RussiaThere is disagreement between Russia and Georgia over whether Moscow has begun withdrawing troops from Georgia, as promised.
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PakistanPakistani President Pervez Musharraf is resigning after nine years in power, amid impeachment charges based on claims he violated the constitution.
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United StatesUS shares fall on fears the US government will be forced to bail out mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
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IranThe impact of a century of oil production on Iran
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GreenlandData from a Greenland ice core indicates that coal burning is the prime source of heavy metal pollution in the Arctic.
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VenezuelaVenezuela says it will take over local plants and offices belonging to a Mexican cement giant, as it acts to nationalise the industry.
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MauritaniaThousands of people in Mauritania attend a rally in support of the general who led the recent coup.
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