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UN split on Ossetia resolutions
The UN Security Council splits over South Ossetia hours before Russia is due to complete its troop pullback from Georgia.
DNA tests for Madrid air victims
DNA tests will be needed to identify many of the 153 people killed in the Madrid air disaster, the Spanish government says.
Olympic probe over gymnasts' ages
The gymnastics governing body will be asked by Olympic chiefs to check none of China's winning women's team were under-age.
Crunch talks for Pakistan leaders
Senior politicians are due to meet in Pakistan to try to resolve disputes which threaten to break up the coalition government.
Obama set to reveal running-mate
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is poised to reveal his vice-presidential running mate on Friday.
Lone Sydney baby whale put down
An ailing baby whale abandoned by its mother in the waters off north Sydney is put down by veterinarians.
Poor earning virtual gaming gold
Nearly half a million people in developing countries earn virtual goods in online games to sell to players, a study shows.
Ousted Mauritania PM re-arrested
Mauritania's former PM Yahia Ould Ahmed El-Waqef is re-arrested by coup leaders, his supporters say.