AMERICAS
Bolt claims 200m gold with record
Jamaica's Usain Bolt delivers another astonishing display of sprinting to add the Olympic 200m title to his 100m crown with a new world record.
US and Poland seal missile deal
The US and Poland sign a deal to locate part of a controversial US missile defence shield on Polish territory, angering Russia.
Life terms for US rail-crash man
A man who caused a huge train crash by leaving his car on the tracks is given 11 life sentences by a Los Angeles court.
Obama closing in on running-mate
Speculation is mounting about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's choice of running mate.
Tropical storm hugs Florida coast
Tropical storm Fay continues to blow north over Florida towards Georgia, bringing heavy downpours.
Bush sees post-Katrina progress
President Bush heads to New Orleans, saying much remains to be done but there are signs of progress three years on from Katrina.
McCain and Obama aides in tax row
Barack Obama's senior economic adviser accuses John McCain of proposing huge tax cuts for rich people and large firms.
Argentine disco blaze case begins
The trial begins of 15 people charged over a Buenos Aires nightclub fire four years ago, which killed 194 people.
Dave Matthews Band founder dies
Saxophonist LeRoi Moore, a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, dies, his publicist confirms.
Monkey business - US 'Bigfoot' turns out to be gorilla suit in ice
The claimed recent discovery of Bigfoot in the US state of Georgia has turned out to be a gorilla suit in a block of ice.
Ethical minefield?
Mayans challenge Goldcorp over open mine in Guatemala
Quiet revolution
Can Brazil's farms help to feed the world?
Canyon escape
Reader tells of rescue from Grand Canyon torrent
Staggering
Usain Bolt makes the impossible real
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