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Sarkozy to press Moscow on Georgia French President Nicolas Sarkozy leads an EU mission to press Russia to honour the terms of a peace plan for Georgia.
Mortgage bail-out rallies markets Financial markets rally as the US government says it is taking over mortgage lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
UN to suspend food aid in Darfur The UN says it will halt food aid distribution in parts of Darfur because of attacks.
Observer condemns Angola election An EU observer reports widespread vote-rigging in Angola, where the ruling MPLA is expected to win a landslide.
Oil prices rise on hurricane fear Oil prices rise on fears that Hurricane Ike could disrupt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.
Unions vote for mass pay protests The Trades Union Congress backs demands for a nationwide campaign over public sector pay.
Mbeki bids to save Zimbabwe talks South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki is in Zimbabwe to revive deadlocked talks.
US to reopen Afghan attack case US forces in Afghanistan reopen an inquiry into an air raid after video emerges suggesting scores of civilians were killed.
Hugging benefits fractious chimps A new study provides the first evidence that consolation in primates, such as hugging and stroking, can reduce stress levels after a fight.
Weekly diabetes jab hopes raised It may be possible to replace twice a day jabs for diabetes with a shot given just once a week, research suggests.