BP spreads the oil spill blame

LONDON -- BP blamed a series of failures for the deadly Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. An internal investigation admitted partial responsibility for the disaster, but also places blame on other companies working on the well.

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UN failed Congo rape victims

NEW YORK -- The UN says that more than 500 systematic rapes have been committed by armed combatants in eastern Congo since late July – double the number previously reported – and accepts partial responsibility for not protecting citizens.

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Kickstart for U.S. economy

CLEVELAND -- In a bid to kick-start the U.S. economy, President Obama will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut to boost businesses and startups. This will bring the stimulus package announced since Monday to $350bn.

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Commonwealth Games all clear

NEW DELHI -- Fears that some events at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi would have to be cancelled have been allayed after safety certificates for all venues were issued Tuesday. The Games start on Sunday, October 3.

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Britain prepares for papal visit

LONDON -- Pope Benedict XVI makes the first state visit by a pontiff to Britain starting September 16. During the four-day tour he will meet the Queen, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and beatify Cardinal Newman.

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Last of the summer season movies

LOS ANGELES -- George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" shot to the top spot at U.S. and Canadian box offices with $16.4 million over the weekend. Revenge romp "Machete" and heist thriller "Takers" duelled for second-place.

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Tennis -- U.S. Open package

Cycling -- Vuelta a España

Opening Euro 2012 qualifiers

Russia wheat export ban

Hugh Grant 50th birthday

Germany nuclear power extension

Australia's Labor election deal

Spain dismisses Eta truce offer

NZ quake reveals ice-age fault

Champions League

Formula One

Battle of Britain

Shuttle's final countdown

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