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Bill Clinton addresses the convention, 27 Aug
Bill Clinton backs Obama for president
Bill Clinton resoundingly endorses Barack Obama, who is formally nominated by US Democrats as their presidential candidate.
Obama makes appearance
Clinton: Obama is man for job
Webb's America: Historic night
Running mate shows his mettle
Key excerpts: Joe Biden
Diary: Party reborn
In pictures: Democrats in Denver

Russian peacekeeping forces near Poti in western Georgia (26/08/08) EU considers sanctions on Russia
EU leaders are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the French foreign minister says.

Lebanon map 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.


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Seals help fight global warming
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Grief in the Kashmir valley during separatist protests
Workers dismantle the five-ring Olympic emblem New direction
With the Games over, where does China go next?
Sudanese child Hidden crisis
Desperate situation in south Sudan, in images and sounds

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MIDDLE EAST
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TECHNOLOGY
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