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Putin blames US for Georgia role
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.
Democrats await key Obama speech
Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.
UK PM terror threat men are charged
Three men who were being questioned about an alleged threat to kill Gordon Brown are charged with terror offences.
US economy rebounds
The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.
Indian PM says flood 'a calamity'
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, describes the floods in the northern state of Bihar as a "national calamity".
Ethiopia hints at leaving Somalia
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the government is not stable, Ethiopia's PM says.
EU concern over phone bill trend
Some mobile phone operators across Europe have been rounding up call durations to leave customers with higher bills, the European Commission says.
Hackers prepare supermarket sweep
Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.
Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'
The area covered by sea ice in the Arctic is now the second smallest on record, scientists reveal.
Facebook: The Movie - West Wing writer plans big screen story
Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and wrote Charlie Wilson's War, is making a film about Facebook.
Man Utd to face Celtic in Europe
Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.
Man City edge Danish side in Uefa Cup
Man City beat FC Midtjylland 4-2 on penalties in Denmark to reach the first round of the Uefa Cup.
Rested star Bolt heads to Zurich
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt will race for the first time since taking the Beijing Games by storm at the Zurich Grand Prix on Friday.
Frankie revival
With Cold War II on the cards, time to dig out old records?
Shot in the chest
Grief in the Kashmir valley during separatist protests
Day in pictures
Striking images from around the world
Educating Roma
Czech attitudes change following landmark ruling
Bangkok voices
Anti-government protests divide Thailand's capital
Venice view
The galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival
Rebels and army clash in DR Congo
Clashes erupt between rebels and the army in the east of DR Congo despite a January peace deal.
Jamaica braced for storm arrival
Tropical Storm Gustav strengthens as it nears Jamaica, while the US city of New Orleans makes evacuation plans.
Thailand PM vows not to use force
The Thai PM says he will not use violent means against protesters besieging Government House, in an apparent change of heart.
Italy police probe monastery raid
Police probe a hooded gang's brutal attack on friars at a monastery in northern Italy, which left one victim in a coma.
Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire
A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire is forced to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, the army says.
Militants killed in Kashmir siege
Three suspected militants are shot dead and six hostages freed at a house in Indian-administered Kashmir, security forces say.

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