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Pakistan bombers hit arms factory Pakistan suffers its deadliest attack on a military installation, as suicide bombers kill at least 63 outside a munitions factory. Russians halt Nato co-operation Russia tells Nato it is halting military co-operation over the continuing crisis in Georgia, the alliance says. Spain grieves for Madrid victims Spain mourns 153 people killed in a plane crash at Madrid airport, as investigators look into the causes of the tragedy. Israel 'to change barrier route' The Israeli High Court orders that the route of the barrier in the West Bank be changed to give Palestinians more land. Russia ready to sell Syria arms Moscow is ready to sell new weapons of "a defensive character" to Syria, Russia's foreign minister says. Mugabe rival fears talks collapse Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says power-sharing talks may collapse if parliament convenes. Deal on US troops in Iraq 'close' Iraq says a deal on the future of US forces is "very close" after talks with the US secretary of state in Baghdad. Six dead in fresh Afghan attack Three Canadian and three Polish Nato soldiers are killed in the latest fighting in Afghanistan, officials say. Supply concerns send oil surging Oil prices breach $122 a barrel on the back of geopolitical worries after the US signs a missile shield deal with Poland. Century-old secret of Italian snails uncovered at British mansion A snail species from the Mediterranean is found in the UK at historic Cliveden House. Swazis protest after royal wives charter plane for shopping trip Swazi women march in protest about an overseas shopping trip taken by nine of the king's wives. Boxer Saunders protests innocence Olympic boxer Billy Joe Saunders vows to clear his name after allegations of lewd behaviour. Merritt clinches shock 400m gold LaShawn Merritt claims a surprise gold in the 400m final to lead a clean sweep of the medals for the United States. Campbell-Brown takes 200m gold Jamaica's domination of the sprint events at the Olympics is completed as Veronica Campbell-Brown wins gold in the women's 200m. A good bet? The US election proves a winner for bookmakers Shock and anger Suspicions are rife about what caused the Madrid crash Day in pictures Some of the most striking images from around the world on 21 August 2008. Bad for business Chinese ticket touts rue the exit of star athlete Liu Xiang Washington diary Does the choice of US vice president really matter? High steaks Could you eat a steak the size of a phone directory?

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