Aug

12

Sweden relaxes rules on givings kids unusual names (AP)

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AP - Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns “Budweiser” or “Metallica” if they so wish.
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Aug

12

Phelps wins again to join elite Olympic group (Reuters)

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Reuters - Michael Phelps carved his name among
the Olympic greats on Tuesday, smashing another world record in
the pool to join Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis in an elite group on
a record nine career golds.

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Aug

12

June trade deficit shrinks as exports climb (AP)

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AP - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly fell in June as exports advanced to an all-time high, offsetting another big surge in oil imports.
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Aug

12

Russian president halts attacks on Georgia (AFP)

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AFP - President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday ordered a halt to Russia’s military offensive against Georgia saying it had been punished but could be hit again.

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Aug

12

Russia orders halt to war, Georgia skeptical (Reuters)

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Reuters - Russian President Dmitry
Medvedev ordered a halt to military operations in Georgia on
Tuesday but Tbilisi cast doubt on the announcement, saying
Russian fighter jets had just bombed two villages.

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