| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:28 AEST |
| Expires: | Tuesday, November 25, 2008 1:28 AEST |
The Russian President ignores warnings from NATO powers and recognises the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia.
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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