| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:45 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:45 AEST |
The competition at the 2008 Paralympic Games will be keeping a close eye on amputee swimmer Matt Cowdrey, who set a new world record in his category of the 200 metres individual medley at the grand prix swimming meet in Sydney in July.
Australian surfer Joel Parkinson wipes out in powerful five- to seven-metre surf off Hawaii.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin fronts a live question and answer session with the Russian people.
Australian author Kate Jennings charts the fall of Wall St and the rise of Barack Obama.
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