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Sarah Palin hugs John McCain on stage in Dayton
McCain picks female running mate
US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain picks Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, 44, as his surprise running mate.
Profile: Sarah Palin
In pictures: McCain's VP pick
Is Palin the right choice?

Wreckage from the Spanair crash. [Pic by EFE] Crash plane 'was almost swapped'
The airline involved in the Madrid plane crash had considered switching aircraft at the last minute, a minister says.

Chancellor Alistair Darling UK faces 'profound economic crisis'
Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a "profound" downturn.


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Lewis Pugh Arctic melt
North Pole kayak trip to highlight global warming
A delegate waves the US flag In pictures
Democratic convention 2008

Pro-Tibet protester Rights boost?
Human rights in China after the Olympic Games

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AFRICA
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TECHNOLOGY
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Rescuing survivors as India river changes course
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The heavy cost of Russia's conflict with Georgia

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