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Russia faces fresh condemnation
Seven of the world's top industrialised nations deplore Russia's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions.

Gaddafi charged over cleric kidnap
Lebanon indicts Libya's leader over the disappearance of a revered Shia cleric during a visit to the country 30 years ago.

'Scores dead' in Pakistan clashes
Pakistan's military says it has killed 47 pro-Taleban militants in the rugged west of the country, near Afghanistan.

Malta fears 71 migrants drowned
As many as 71 African migrants drown after their boat sinks in the Mediterranean Sea, their companions tell Maltese police.

Thai protesters ordered arrested
Thai authorities issue arrest warrants for leaders of a two-day-old protest inside the prime minister's compound in Bangkok.

Ex-London mayor to advise Chavez
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is to work as a consultant for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

Mugabe 'to form government alone'
Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe says he will form a government without the opposition, state media reports.

Rottweiler fights dog to save boy
A South African Rottweiler rescues a two-year-old boy being savaged by a pit bull terrier despite efforts to free him.

Leaking mushroom soup forces plane to make unplanned landing
A Ryanair flight was forced to land after a passenger had an allergic reaction to mushroom soup, the airline confirms.

Computer virus is alive and well on the International Space Station
Laptops taken to the International Space Station were infected with a computer virus, Nasa confirms.