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   Obama vows to renew America's promise

   AFP - Saturday, August 30

   DENVER, United States (AFP) - - Barack Obama savaged John McCain and "broken" Republican politics, vowing to restore America's promise in a tumultuous climax to the Democratic convention before an 84,000 strong crowd. More »

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   Georgia to sever diplomatic ties with Russia

   AP - Saturday, August 30

   TBILISI, Georgia - Georgia said Friday it will sever diplomatic ties with Moscow to protest the presence of Russian troops on its territory. More »

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   Gulf Coast prepares as storm Gustav approaches

   AP - Saturday, August 30

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   Georgia breaks relations with Russia

   AFP - Saturday, August 30

   TBILISI (AFP) - - Georgia on Friday broke diplomatic relations with Russia, heightening hostilities between the neighbours as Moscow also hit back at Western criticism. More »

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   Spanair almost switched jet just before crash

   Reuters - Saturday, August 30

   MADRID (Reuters) - Spanair had considered replacing a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 jet just an hour before 154 people were killed when it crashed last week, a government minister said on Friday. More »

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   McCain picks surprise running mate

   Reuters - Saturday, August 30

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   Gustav leaves swamped Jamaica

   Reuters - Saturday, August 30

   By Alan Markoff More »

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   The Nation's Weather

   AP - Saturday, August 30

   Tropical Storm Gustav will continue to be the focus of potential serious weather for the next several days near the Gulf Coast, while a broadening ridge of high pressure will move through the heart of the country and bring dry conditions to many areas. More »

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   Hezbollah shot Lebanese army helicopter says paper

   Reuters - Saturday, August 30

   BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Lebanese army helicopter that was hit by gunfire in south Lebanon was targeted by Hezbollah fighters who thought the aircraft was Israeli, a Lebanese newspaper reported on Friday. More »

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    Sydney orchestra faked 2000 Olympics performance

    AP - Friday, August 29

    SYDNEY, Australia - China isn't the only country to fake a musical performance during an Olympic opening ceremony. More »