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At 16, Wie can`t vote but can fire her caddie (Tennessean)

Wonder how it feels to be fired by a 16-year-old? Just goes to prove that Hell hath no fury like a golfer who finishes in a tie for 26th in the Women`s British Open.

Thousands gather for international Aids meet (The Monitor)

FOR the last several days, it has been a beehive of activity as thousands of people from across the world gather in Canada`s biggest city Toronto for this years international Aids conference.

Johnson Grabs Lead at International (Washington Post)

After missed opportunities mark the end of Zach Johnson`s second round on Saturday morning, he takes the International lead by Saturday night.

Migrant film wins Locarno prize

A film about three female migrants from the former Yugoslavia wins top prize at the Locarno Film Festival.

Partial reprieve for BP oilfield

BP says part of its Prudhoe bay oilfield in Alaska will keep running, after fears of a total shut-down.

Archbishop`s peace vigil in tent

The Archbishop of York sleeps rough for a week to highlight the plight of those caught up in the Middle East conflict.

Ethiopia warns of Somali dangers

Ethiopia says it will not tolerate gains for Islamic forces in Somalia that sideline the government there.

Baldini captures marathon crown

Olympic champion Stefano Baldini wins marathon gold at the European Championships in Gothenburg.

Heathrow flights disrupted

New security procedures at UK airports lead to a fourth day of disruption for passengers.

Iraq province `nearing` handover

British forces in Iraq move a step closer to handing over control in the Maysan province by closing a camp in the area.

`Four UK terror plots foiled`

The UK security forces have thwarted four "major plots" in the last year, the home secretary says.

Cuba media show `improving` Fidel

Cuban media publish the first photos of Fidel Castro since his surgery last month, as he marks his 80th birthday.

More clashes in Sri Lanka`s north

Government and Tamil Tiger forces trade fire in Sri Lanka`s Jaffna peninsula in the worst fighting since 2002.

Israeli cabinet backs truce deal

Israeli ministers endorse the UN Security Council resolution calling for a end to fighting in southern Lebanon.