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Russian forest fires spread, at least 7 dead
AP - Forest fires continue to rage around several Russian cities and officials say at least seven people have died, including two firefighters.
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Sarah Palin shows flag-waving credentials on cover of new book
The Republican is pictured wearing two items of U.S. flag jewellery and holding a fist to her chest on the front of America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag.
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Pakistan search on for black box of doomed plane
AFP - The torso of a woman was recovered Friday from the site of Pakistan's worst aviation disaster, as bodies were returned to families and investigators scoured a third day for the crucial black box.
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Run-laden S.Lanka-India Test heads for draw
AFP - India compiled their second-highest total ever as the big-scoring second cricket Test against Sri Lanka headed for a draw on Friday.
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Mugabe's sister dies in Zimbabwe
Sabina Mugabe, the younger sister of Zimbabwe's president has died, aged 76.
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Tokyo's 'oldest man' Sogen Kato had been dead for 30 years
Sogen Kato - who was born on July 22, 1899 - had been lying mummified in his bed. Social workers had repeatedly tried to meet him but were chased away by his family.
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Anglo American says profits down 31%
AFP - Global miner Anglo American on Friday said its net profits slumped 31 percent to £1.32 billion in the first half, a result skewed by the fact it had made a major disposal the previous year.
1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Video: Wyclef Jean: 'I can't just sing right now'
Wyclef Jean says he's still deciding whether or not he will make a bid for the presidency of Haiti
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Ex-students fined in SAfrica racist video case
AP - A South African court is ordering four white former students to pay fines for a video they made humiliating black university employees.
1 hour, 33 minutes ago
French mother Dominique Cottrez's daughters defend her
Showing extraordinary support for Dominique Cottrez, Emeline and Virginia - who both have children of their own - said she was a 'model mother who supported us'.
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