| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:33 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 9:33 AEST |
Tropical storm Gustav has destroyed homes and claimed 22 lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and it is now forecast to strengthen as it heads towards the Gulf of Mexico's oil fields.
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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