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- Bill Clinton backs Obama for president
Bill Clinton resoundingly endorses Barack Obama, who is formally nominated by US Democrats as their presidential candidate.
- Russia faces fresh condemnation
Seven of the world's top industrialised nations deplore Russia's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions.
- Thailand PM vows not to use force
The Thai PM says he will not use force against thousands of protesters besieging government, in an apparent change of heart.
- Pakistan car bomb hits jail bus
At least seven people die after a car bomb targets a prison bus in Pakistan carrying police, police say.
- US coast prepares for hurricane
Fears of a hurricane prompt Louisiana to declare a state of emergency and New Orleans to prepare evacuation plans.
- Malaysia's Anwar sworn in as MP
The Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as a member of parliament, ending a decade's absence.
- Ex-London mayor to advise Chavez
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is to work as a consultant for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
- Management shake-up at Fannie Mae
The US mortgage giant announces a shake-up of top executives in an attempt to restore confidence.
- Gene therapy 'may repair hearing'
Scientists claim gene therapy has the potential to restore hearing in mice, offering hope for humans as well.
- 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.
