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Timeline: Russia
A chronology of key events
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Obituary: Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman was born to wealthy white parents, but dedicated most of her life to fighting the oppression of non-white South Africans by the apartheid system.
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Barrel rollers race through town
Hundreds gather to watch an annual barrel rolling competition which raises money for charity.
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Rally men in hospital after crash
Three rally competitors are treated hospital after the Wales Rally GB opens in treacherous conditions.
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Ghana campaign ends in flourish
Campaigning ends after massive rallies in Ghana, prior to Sunday's elections.
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US Senate run-off vote in Georgia
The US state of Georgia votes in a run-off for one of two unresolved races that could seal Democrat control of the Senate.
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Rally hopeful passes driving test
A 17-year-old rally driver passes his driving test so he can compete in the Wales GB event next month.
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Palin calls for Republican rally
Defeated Republican running mate Sarah Palin urges her party to rebuild after its bruising defeat in the US presidential vote.
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Obama wins historic US election
Democratic Senator Barack Obama is elected the first black president of the United States...
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Profile: Barack Obama
Barack Obama, the man who made history by becoming the first black president of the United States.
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Obama wins historic US election
Democratic Senator Barack Obama is elected the first black president of the US, prompting celebrations across the country as he promises that "change has come to America".
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As it happened: How the results came in
Keep up with the drama of US election day on 4 November on the BBC News website.
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Obama 'closes in on poll victory'
Democratic Senator Barack Obama is within sight of the US presidency, after being projected to win key battleground states.
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In pictures: Election result reaction
As the US presidential election nears a climax supporters react to news of the results.
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As it happened: The US votes
Keep up with the drama of US election day on 4 November on the BBC News website.
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As it happened: US election reaction
All the news and commentary following Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 US presidential election as it happened.
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US election at-a-glance: 2 Nov
John McCain holds two rallies in Pennsylvania and moves on to campaign in New Hampshire, while Barack Obama targets Ohio.
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Obama pushes for McCain territory
Democrat Barack Obama extends his campaign ads into his rival's home territory, as John McCain campaigns in Ohio.
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US TV airs unprecedented Obama ad
Barack Obama seeks to boost support with a half-hour TV ad and a rally with Bill Clinton, as John McCain campaigns in Florida.
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McCain and Obama hit key states
With one week to go to the US election, both presidential candidates try to woo voters in the key battleground states.
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