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Golf - Woods extends lead
Tiger Woods takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the WGC Championship after making a 67 on day three.

Dam collapse floods Nigeria town
Some 40 people are feared dead in northern Nigeria after a dam collapsed following torrential rain.

Thai army announces constitution
Thailand's new military rulers unveil an interim constitution under which the army retains substantial powers.

Violent assaults in Palmerston North

Villa hold Chelsea, Arsenal beat Charlton

Ashley wins silver but Kendall just misses out

Storm doing it for the diehards

Seymour back in Ferns squad

Ethiopia plays down threat of war (AP)
AP - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Saturday that the threat of war with neighboring Eritrea over their disputed border was fading.

Chavez: Assassination attempt foiled (AP)

AP - President Hugo Chavez, who has repeatedly spoken of various plots on his life, said Saturday a sniper with a long-range gun and a motorcycle to escape on had planned to shoot him as he exited a helicopter on a recent trip to western Venezuela.

Israeli strikes target Gaza Strip
Two people are killed in an Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza, Palestinian security officials say.

Austria votes in general election
Austrians go to the polls for what is expected to be one of the country's closest-run election in decades.

Last Israeli troops leave Lebanon
Israeli troops complete their withdrawal from Lebanon, more than two months after the war with Hezbollah began.

Major storm hits Auckland
Emergency Services were this afternoon dealing with the after effects of a major storm which hit Auckland.There were reports of roofs lifting, houses flooding, powerlines arcing and trees coming down following an electrical storm...

Thai military announces constitution (AP)

AP - Thailand's ruling military announced on Sunday an interim constitution which was to be followed by the naming of a prime minister to head the country for the next year.