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Bogota denies Venezuela war plan

The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".... [+]

Opposition figures held in Moscow

Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.... [+]

No third Milan stint for Beckham

LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not return to AC Milan for a third time, coach Massimo Allegri says.... [+]

Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people

The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.... [+]

Ennis crowned European champion

Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.... [+]
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