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Video shows daring Colombian raid
Colombia releases video of the audacious raid that freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt, as she returns to France.
Canada ruling boosts US deserter
A Canadian court orders a review of a US army deserter's failed asylum bid, in a case that may affect scores of others.
Italy declares Pompeii emergency
Italian ministers declare a "state of emergency" at the ancient ruined city of Pompeii as it sinks deeper into disrepair.
9/11 third tower mystery 'solved'
Fire caused the collapse of the third tower at the World Trade Center, a final report is expected to find.
Confusion over deadly Afghan raid
The US says it targeted insurgents in an air strike in eastern Afghanistan but local officials say 22 civilians died.
Opposition 'must accept Mugabe'
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says the opposition has to accept him as leader before any talks.
France suspends 'shooting' troops
Two teams of soldiers and five officers are suspended over a shooting at a military show in south-west France.
California fires threaten towns
Firefighters in California continue to battle huge wildfires that now threaten several towns in the US state.
Gender 'may affect transplants'
Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest.