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G8 summit in Japan

HOKKAIDO -- New Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will be the centre of attention as world leaders try to discern differences from his predecessor Vladimir Putin when they meet at the G8 summit on Japan's Hokkaido Island on Monday.

The rich nations' leaders will discuss problems including soaring fuel and food prices, global warming and nuclear proliferation.

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Williams sisters set for final showdown

LONDON -- Serena and Venus Williams will play each other for the seventh time in a Grand Slam Women’s Singles final, and for the third time at Wimbledon on Saturday.

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CYCLING -- LE TOUR STARTS SATURDAYLe Tour starts on Saturday

BREST -- The Tour de France begins its three-week race through the French landscape on Saturday, with the 20-team pack facing 21 stages during their 3,500km test.

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France – EU presidency

New York bans trans fats

Italy Roma plan blasted

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Premier League fixtures

F1 – British Grand Prix

Golf – British Open

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