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Fighting worsens in South Ossetia
Russian forces enter the capital of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, amid fears of all-out war.
Spectacular opening for Olympics
China opens the 2008 Olympic Games with a lavish ceremony in Beijing, watched on TV by more than one billion people.
Repossessions rise by 48%
The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders in the UK rose by 48% in the first half of 2008, to 18,900.
Apology over prince cancer story
A newspaper issues an unreserved apology over a story that Prince Philip had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
RBS hit by £691m half-year loss
Royal Bank of Scotland posts a six-month pre-tax loss of £691m, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history.
Several dead in Czech train crash
At least six people are killed after a high-speed train ploughs into a collapsed bridge in the Czech Republic.
Life term for 'dirty look' killer
A 16-year-old is given a life sentence for stabbing to death a schoolboy he felt had given him a "dirty look".
Ryanair blocks 'illegal' bookings
Ryanair is to cancel thousands of its own customers' bookings made through internet travel agents whose activities it says are illegal.
Actor Lazenby to divorce Shriver
Former tennis legend Pam Shriver files for divorce from one-time James Bond actor George Lazenby.
Hollywood star Matthew Rhys becomes druid Matthew Taf
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys says he is honoured to become a bardic druid, Matthew Taf, in his home city of Cardiff.
RSPCA seeks owner of an amorous stray parrot
A stray parrot that likes to say "I love you" and makes kissing noises is being cared for by the RSPCA.
England v S Africa: Fourth Test, day two as it happened
Kevin Pietersen hits 100 to help England take control of South Africa on day two of the fourth Test at The Oval.
Man Utd expect long Ronaldo stay
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo would prefer to stay at the club than move to Real Madrid in the future.
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Two weeks on
Alex Bushill checks how the Redruth curfew is working
Desperate outlook
A couple tell of their fears as home repossessions rise
What next?
The challenges ahead in HIV and Aids care
Consumer friend
New watchdog targets high energy prices
A life in columns
She spent five decades telling society's secrets...
Art for art's sake
Why we value a saucy postcard or slogan T-shirt
More time for shop death police
A 19-year-old youth is being questioned about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ryan Bravo in a supermarket.
Richey in court on assault charge
Kenny Richey, a Scot who was freed from death row in America, appears in court in Edinburgh charged with assault.
Poor roads delay wind farm plans
Planning applications for wind farms are put on hold in much of Wales over concerns about "inadequate" roads.
Devices found on city rail route
Crude but viable explosive devices have been found following a security alert on a railway line in Belfast, police say.
Mbeki set for new Zimbabwe talks
South Africa's leader prepares to go to Harare for talks amid media reports a Zimbabwe power-sharing deal is near.
Fannie Mae unveils loss of $2.3bn
US mortgage finance company Fannie Mae plunges $2.3bn into the red as a result of housing market woes.
Iraq's Sadr launches unarmed wing
Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr forms a cultural wing, saying that his militias will disarm if the US withdraws from Iraq.
Arrests as Burma marks uprising
At least 20 people are arrested in a Burmese town on a day of isolated protest to mark 20 years since an important revolt.
EU expands Iran nuclear sanctions
The European Union approves strengthened sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme.
Allies vow support for Musharraf
Supporters of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf say they are confident they can block moves to impeach him in parliament.
Euro and pound dip against dollar
The dollar rallies against the euro and pound amid belief that growth in Europe is faltering.
Flu pandemic 'gravest risk to UK'
A National Risk Register commissioned by the prime minister cites a flu pandemic as the gravest threat to security.
Fertility treatments 'no benefit'
Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds.
Graduate jobs market stays strong
The graduate jobs market seems to be holding firm, with the lowest graduate unemployment rate for five years.
Study examines bluetongue spread
Scientists look at how bluetongue is spread by studying the movements and biting habits of midges that transmit the virus.
SpongeBob in NY torture sideshow
Spongebob Squarepants is used as part of an art installation protesting against water-boarding as a form of torture.
Smart future for swarming robots
Groups of co-operating robots could one day be exploring space or doing dangerous jobs on earth, say researchers.

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