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Russia faces fresh condemnation Seven of the world's top industrialised nations deplore Russia's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions. Bill Clinton to address Democrats Former President Bill Clinton is to deliver a keenly awaited speech at the US Democratic Party convention in Denver, Colorado. Gaddafi charged over cleric kidnap Lebanon indicts Libya's leader over the disappearance of a revered Shia cleric during a visit to the country 30 years ago. 'Scores dead' in Pakistan clashes Pakistan's military says it has killed 47 pro-Taleban militants in the rugged west of the country, near Afghanistan. Malta fears 71 migrants drowned As many as 71 African migrants drown after their boat sinks in the Mediterranean Sea, their companions tell Maltese police. Thai protesters ordered arrested Thai authorities issue arrest warrants for leaders of a two-day-old protest inside the prime minister's compound in Bangkok. UK population 'will be top in EU' The UK population is set to become the largest in the European Union, according to a report. Mugabe 'to form government alone' Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe says he will form a government without the opposition, state media reports. Rottweiler fights dog to save boy A South African Rottweiler rescues a two-year-old boy being savaged by a pit bull terrier despite efforts to free him. Robo-skeleton lets paralysed people walk A human exoskeleton robotic suit is helping people paralysed from the waist down to stand, walk and climb stairs.

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Saracens boss attacks laws trial Saracens rugby director Eddie Jones says the introduction of experimental law variations are more about entertainment than improving the game. Wilkinson 'back for season start' Newcastle are confident England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for the start of the new season. Magners League to adopt play-off The Magners League will adopt a Championship-deciding play-off system for the 2009/10 season. South Africa lose suspended prop South Africa prop CJ Van der Linde will miss their final Tri-Nations match against Australia on Saturday after being banned for four weeks for dangerous play. Bishop signs new Ospreys contract Wales cap Andrew Bishop has become the 13th player to commit his long-term future to the Ospreys. Casey aims for a top-four finish London Irish captain Bob Casey is looking for a top four finish in the Guinness Premiership and victory in the Challenge Cup this year. Saracens bring in US wing Wyles Saracens sign United States international Chris Wyles on secondment for the new season. WRU in Anglo-Welsh revamp talks The WRU is in talks with the RFU about proposals for new Anglo-Welsh cup competitions. Claassens signs new Bath contract Bath scrum-half Michael Claassens signs a two-year extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011 season. Kiwi coach to assist Ospreys duo Waikato Chiefs head coach Ian Foster will spend three weeks with the Ospreys but is not in the frame for the top job.