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Freed Betancourt lands in France
French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt lands in France, two days after her dramatic release from captivity under Farc rebels.
Poland holds out over US missiles
Poland's prime minister rejects the latest terms offered by the US to site part of a missile defence system there.
Smallest planet shrinks in size
The smallest planet in the Solar System has become even smaller, studies by the Messenger spacecraft show.
Iran 'responds to nuclear offer'
Iran has responded to an international offer of incentives for suspending uranium enrichment, state media say.
Robbery clue to student murders
The violent stabbings to death of two French students in London could be linked to a robbery, police reveal.
Opposition 'must accept Mugabe'
Crowds greet Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe as he returns from a summit where he defended his re-election.
Direct China-Taiwan flights begin
The first regular direct flight from China to Taiwan in nearly six decades lands in Taipei, in a new sign of improving ties.
Fires cause California evacuation
Thousands of people are told to leave their homes as wildfires burn in large areas of the US state of California.
Dozens hurt in Belarus bomb blast
Fifty people are injured in the Belarussian capital in a bomb explosion at a concert attended by President Lukashenko.
US 'pregnant man' gives birth to baby girl
An American man who was born female but underwent gender reassignment gives birth, US media report.
Fossilised trees and dinosaur bones return home to Argentina
Four tonnes of dinosaur bones and other fossils stolen from Argentina are back home after they were seized on the US black market.
Live - Schuettler v Nadal
Rafael Nadal takes on Rainer Schuettler in the second Wimbledon men's semi-final with Roger Federer awaiting the winner.
Federer cruises into sixth final
Roger Federer beats Marat Safin in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon final for the sixth consecutive year.
Toilet to catwalk
Excrement clearers join top models in New York
It's quiz time!
Who irked Sarkozy on an internet video hit?