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US man soars across state in armchair balloon
An American man succeeds on his third attempt at a 235 mile (378km) trip in an armchair held aloft by party balloons.
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Ancient Peruvian tomb unearthed
Archaeologists unearth an ancient tomb in northern Peru that could throw light on the pre-Columbian Moche Indian culture.
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Inquiry urged into UK island group
British MPs call for an inquiry into the administration of overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Pro-Chavez Catholics under fire
Religious leaders in Venezuela criticise a recently formed church that openly backs President Hugo Chavez's socialist politics.
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Progress in California fire fight
Crews trying to contain wildfires in California make progress and shift their focus to protecting Santa Barbara, officials say.
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Athletics: Fall costs Gay 200m place
World champion Tyson Gay falls in the US 200m trials to end his hopes of winning an Olympic sprint double.
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Argentine MPs approve farm taxes
Argentina's lower house of Congress approves taxes on agricultural exports, which farmers have vowed to resist.
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Betancourt's medical 'good news'
Ingrid Betancourt says she is delighted by the results of initial medical tests after her years as a hostage of Colombian rebels.
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Wimbledon day 12 as it happened
Venus beats sister Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final while Britain's Laura Robson wins the girls' final.
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Canada ruling boosts US deserter
A Canadian court orders a review of a US army deserter's failed asylum bid, in a case that may affect scores of others.
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Cricket: Aussies edge Windies
Australia claim an unlikely victory in the fourth one-day international in St Kitts to stay on course for a series whitewash against West Indies.
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Video shows daring Colombian raid
Colombia releases video of the audacious raid that freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt, as she returns to France.
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California fires threaten towns
Firefighters in California continue to battle huge wildfires that now threaten several towns in the US state.
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9/11 third tower mystery 'solved'
Fire caused the collapse of the third tower at the World Trade Center, a final report is expected to find.
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Tennis: Venus triumphs at Wimbledon
Venus Williams captures her fifth Wimbledon title by beating her sister Serena 7-5 6-4 in a high-quality final.
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Ex-Senator Jesse Helms dies at 86
Former US Republican Senator Jesse Helms - a leading conservative politician - dies aged 86, officials say.
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