Week in pictures

Striking images from around the world this week

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Bhutto's widower wins presidency

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Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open.

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In pictures

Paralympic Games opens in Beijing

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Macedonia 1-0 Scotland

Ilcho Naumoski gives Macedonia victory in their World Cup qualifier against a poor Scotland side.

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Live text - World Cup qualifiers

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Glasgow limbers up for Euro dance

Millions of people in 23 countries are expected to watch the Eurovision Dance Contest in Glasgow.

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Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes

At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.

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Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'

The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns.

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Greens coming of age, says Lucas

New Green leader Caroline Lucas says she wants to raise the party's profile in non-environmental areas.

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Rock goes east

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Wanted - plumber to protect Antarctic pipes

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Madeleine search cost £1m

Kate and Gerry McCann reveal they have spent more than £1m trying to find their daughter Madeleine.

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Good day Darling?

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Teenager dies in flooding crash

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Scots fans turned away from game

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North England hit by flash floods

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Wrestle mania

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US stars unite for cancer charity in historic telethon

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Key US lenders to face new curbs

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Mother's shock over mansion murders

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Route 66:

About.com Route 66

Includes a brief history and travel tips.

http://gocalifornia.about.com/library/weekly/aaroute66a.htm

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Afton Station Route 66 Auto Museum & Welcome Center

About the auto museum and welcome center located in a 1930s gas station in Afton, OK. Contains postcards, information on the Pacards, history and general Route 66 information.

http://www.aftonstation66.com

Alan Copson's Route 66

Pictures from a stock photographer.

http://www.motherroadimages.com

Angel Delgadillo's route 66 gift shop

About Angel Delgadillo's Route 66 gift shop in Seligman, Arizona. Contains history, pictures and a shop.

http://www.route66giftshop.com/main.html

Arizona Route 66

Route 66 in Arizona, includes history and links.

http://arizonaroute66.com/

arizonaroads: US 66

Pictures from Route 66 in Arizona.

http://arizonaroads.com/us/us66.html

Baby Austins on the Mother Road

Story of 5 Austin Seven "baby cars" on Route 66.

http://a7route66.typepad.com/

Barstow Route 66 Mother Road Museum

Location, displays, events at the museum located in Barstow, California.

http://www.route66museum.org/

Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum

Museum detailing the history of Baxter Springs, KS. Find a gallery, short history of the town and a walking tour of Baxter Springs.

http://home.4state.com/~heritagectr/

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

Motel on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.

http://www.route66railhaven.com/

Blue Swallow Motel

About the vintage renovated motel in Tucumcari, NM.

http://www.blueswallowmotel.com

Bring Back US Highway Route 66

A recommissioning initiative seeking to put the old road back on America's maps and road atlases.

http://www.bringbackroute66.com

Byways: Route 66

About the National Scenic Byways Program's in Illinois, New Mexico and Arizona. Includes pictures and descriptions of roadside attactions.

http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2489/

California Historic Route 66 Association

California Historic Route 66 Association's contact details.

http://route66ca.org

California Route 66 Museum Victorville

Contains descriptions of the exhibits, events and opening hours of the museum.

http://califrt66museum.org/

California Route 66 Preservation Foundation

Lists projects and events.

http://www.cart66pf.org/

Canadian Route 66 Home Page

Links, membership, merchandise and photographs.

http://www.route66.ca

CarlinVilla Motel

About the motel in Carlinville, IL. List amenities, maps and area attractions.

http://www.carlinvillaon66.com

Cermak Plaza Sculptures

About a controversial roadside art collection in the parking lot of a Berwyn, IL Shopping Plaza.

http://users.rcn.com/jdeubel/plaza/

Clinton Route 66 Museum

Located in Clinton, Oklahoma Exhibit and contact information.

http://www.route66.org/

Cool Springs on Route 66

About Cool Springs, AZ, contains history of the site and the restoration of the vintage gas station and gift shop.

http://www.coolspringsroute66.com/

Coral Court Motel

History, architecture and highlights about a lost icon just west of Saint Louis.

http://www.coralcourt.com/main.html

Cozy Dog Drive-in

Historical eatery on Route 66 featuring the original Cozy Dog hotdog on a stick.

http://www.cozydogdrivein.com/

Cruise 66

About a cruise in June 2006 by a collection of classic American cars owned by Norwegians. Contains information on the planning and pictures of the cars.

http://www.cruise66.com/

Devil's Rope Barbed Wire Museum

Includes location, information about and history of barbed wire. Located on Route 66 in McLean, Texas.

http://www.barbwiremuseum.com/

Digital Route 66

Pictures from Illinois and eastern Missouri.

http://www.digitalroute66.com

66 Diner

About the landmark 1950s themed restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

http://66diner.com/

Doc's Route 66 Page

Information on traveling Route 66, especially by motorcycle. Also connections with Corvettes.

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4466/

Drive-in theaters along Route 66

Database of drive-in theaters along the old road. Both closed and theaters in operation are listed.

http://www.drive-ins.com/dbdisrch.htm/charact=on+route+66/

E-Journal - Route 66

Pictures of Route 66.

http://www.synaptic.bc.ca/CriticalResources/Route-66.htm

The El Rancho Hotel

History, pictures, area information of the historic hotel in Gallup, NM where the stars did sleep.

http://www.elranchohotel.com/

Flagstaff Route 66 Days

Information about the annual event in Flagstaff, AZ.

http://www.flagstaffroute66days.com/

Get Your Kicks On Route 66

Highlighted attractions in the different states.

http://www.getyourkicksonroute66.com

Goatfolks Route 66 Pages

Photos from a trip on Route 66, including sign photos.

http://www.geocities.com/goatfolksvan/

The grand motel - Willimas, AZ

Historic motel in Williams, Arizona on Route 66.

http://www.thegrandmotel.com/

Hampton Landmarks

Find a collection of recognized landmarks along the old road, find pictures and short descriptions of the landmarks.

http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com/HamptonLandmarks/SearchResultsServlet.jsp?category=route_66

Henry's Rabbit Ranch

Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, IL. It features information, memorabilia and collector items.

http://www.henrysroute66.com

Historic Auto Tours in Missouri's Pulaski County: Route 66

Description of an auto tour and history of Route 66 in Pulaski County, MO. [PDF]

http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/Brochures/rt662006.pdf

Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

Weblog about Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

http://route66la.blogspot.com/

Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona

Aims to preserve and protect US 66 and its cultural legacy in Arizona.

http://www.azrt66.com/

Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project, Inc.

Information on the Illinois Route 66 Heritage project, get your IL Route 66 license plate, maps and roadside places.

http://www.illinoisroute66.org

Illinois Route 66 preservation projects

Preservation projects by the Illinois Preservation Committee.

http://home.comcast.net/~kathleen7081/index-PreservationProjects.htm

Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor

About the annual event along Route 66 in Illinois. Contains pictures of past editions, maps, links to other events and more.

http://www.il66redcarpetcorridor.org

J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum

About the Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma.

http://www.state.ok.us/~jmdavis/

The John's Modern Cabins News

Route 66 Historic Preservation efforts, news, projects, and actions.

http://www.jmcnews.com/

Joliet Kicks On Route 66

Information on the Route 66 program in Joliet, IL and the Route 66 attraction of the same.

http://www.jolietkicks.com/index2.html

Katie & Dad's Route 66 Adventure

Pictures and travel planning.

http://www.angelfire.com/wv/joyrde/rt66trip/rt66fr.html

Kingman Historic Route 66 Museum

Read about the museum's exhibits and theatre.

http://www.kingmantourism.org/route66museum

La Posada Hotel

Information, history, rates of the restored Harvey House in Winslow, AZ.

http://www.laposada.org/

Legendary Route 66

Features history, legends, and photographs.

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-Mainpage.html

Mark Potter's kick on Route 66

Historic pictures and description.

http://www.markpotter.freewebspace.com/

Martin's Route 66 Gallery and Essay

Private page illustrating roadside features.

http://www.lastbandit.com/rte66pix.html

McJerry66

About the author Jerry McClanahan, his artwork, books, news and free updates to the EZ66 guide he wrote.

http://McJerry66.com

Meramec Caverns

Large commercial cave in Stanton, Missouri.

http://www.americascave.com/

Meteor Crater - Home

Visitor information for Meteor Crater in Arizona.

http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php

Michaelwallis.com: "Virtual Campfire"

Author of books about the American West, including "Route 66: The Mother Road".

http://www.michaelwallis.com/

Missouri Route 66 Association

Official site of the organization dedicated to promote and preserve the Mother Road in Missouri.

http://www.missouri66.org/

Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association

Details on preservation along the corridor in California. Group is the expansion of the group Friends of the Mojave Road.

http://www.mdhca.org/

Mojave Road

Photos of the corridor in California.

http://www.ghosttownexplorers.org/mojaverd/mojave.htm

The Mother Road

Supporting website for a TV travelogue about a mother-daughter pair traveling on Route 66.

http://www.themotherroad.tv/

The Mother Road 100

Information about a 100 mile foot race that was held on the 80th anniversary of Route 66.

http://www.motherroad100.com

Munger Moss Motel

Historic motel in Lebanon on 2 lane highway.

http://www.mungermoss.com/

The Museum Club

About the Museum Club, a historic music and dance club on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona

http://www.museumclub.com/site/

National Historic Route 66 Federation

Advocacy group dedicated to preservation of remaining route of US 66.

http://www.national66.org/

National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program: Program Description

Preservation program information including a high level map, historical significance documentation, information on the cost-sharing grants program.

http://www.nps.gov/history/rt66/prgrm/

New Mexico Route 66 Association

Aims to interpret highway's history and promote tourism along former 66 route.

http://www.rt66nm.org

Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc.

Dedicated to preserving the memory of US 66, a highway that looms large in Oklahoma's cultural history.

http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/index.html

Oklahoma Route 66 Management Plan

Archeological view and management plan of Route 66 in Oklahoma.

http://www.arch-res.com/OKRT66/

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Essay about the Chain of Rocks Bridge and its history.

http://www.rollanet.org/%7Econorw/cwome/article4.htm

Old Log Cabin

History, pictures and menus from the landmark in Pontiac, IL.

http://www.route66oldlogcabin.com/

Old Route 66 Artworks

Models of buildings inspired by Route 66.

http://www.geocities.com/r66artwork/

Old Route 66 Association of Texas

Listing of towns along the historic road in Texas.

http://www.mockturtlepress.com/texas/

Pacoma Films - Route 66 Video Collection

Various items for sale.

http://www.paccomfilms.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=23

Parsa's Virtual Route 66 Roadtrip

Links, pictures and information on Route 66.

http://ushighway66.com/

Playing Hooky On Route 66

Travelogue with pictures.

http://www.playinghookyonroute66.com

Polk-a-Dot Drive In

Menu, location, events, pictures and history of this roady classic in Braidwood, IL.

http://www.polk-a-dot.com/

Pops

About the new business in Arcadia, OK. Pictures and details about events.

http://www.pops66.com/

Postcards From The Road...

About the Afton station in Afton, OK. The station will welcome travelers.

http://www.PostcardsFromTheRoad.net

Pow Wow Inn

Old motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM.

http://powwowinn.net

66 productions

About the film productions, tours and books by Scott Piotrowski.

http://www.66productions.com

Red Cedar Inn

Restaurant in Pacific, Missouri, along the old route. Contains history, full eatery menu, news, online tour, online gift shop and games.

http://www.redcedarinn.com/

Road Trip America: links

Route 66 websites reviewed by Road Trip America.

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/links/route66.htm

Road Trip Memories

Personal site by a Route 66 fan. Time frames and regular travel pictures along route 66 and other 2 lane highways.

http://www.roadtripmemories.com

Roadside Icons of Route 66

An overview of the americana roadside attractions along Route 66.

http://www.rwc.uc.edu/koehler/rt66icons.html

Route 66

Vintage postcards, screensavers and history.

http://bygonebyways.com/Route%2066.htm

Route 66

Travelogue from a 2002 trip along the corridor by visitors from Great Britain.

http://fatlamp.com/route66/

Route 66 : America's Most Famous Highway

Describes history and culture associated with US 66, includes information about the annual Mother Road Rally for motorcyclists.

http://www.hhjm.com/66/

Route 66 : Area 51 U.S.A. Tours 1997-2002

Photo log with commentary.

http://astro4.ast.villanova.edu/66/

Route 66 - Mojave Desert

Photos from California.

http://digital-desert.com/route-66/

Route 66 - Nob Hill-Highland District

Portion of Albuquerque which includes a section of historic route. History and business information.

http://www.route66central.com/

Route 66, Arizona - Topock to Williams

Description and photographs of remaining parts.

http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/route_66/

Route 66 Association of Illinois

A group devoted to the preservation and promotion of Historic Route 66 in Illinois. Includes photographs and other information about sights along the route.

http://www.il66assoc.org/

Route 66 Atlas

On scale maps of Route 66 showing the different alignments. Includes predecessors such as the National Old Trails.

http://www.stjo66.de

Route 66 Days Festival

Information about annual festival in Strafford, MO.

http://www.strafford66days.com

Route 66 for Kids

A kid-friendly guide to traveling the mother road with Scout the road warrior dog.

http://www.kidson66.com

Route 66 Guidebooks and Maps

An overview and classification of the available guidebooks and maps.

http://www.route66guidebooks.com/

Route 66 Honeymoon

Route 66 pictures from the honeymoon trip of Jerry and 'BJ' Holk. Photographical coverage of all 8 states.

http://www.geocities.com/route66honeymoon/

Route 66 in Southern California and the San Gabriel Valley

Also covers the rest of the United States. Includes photos and a midi file library.

http://www.motheroad.com

Route 66: It's a French Word

2000 miles in 2000. A motorcycle trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Information and advise from a traveler.

http://www.route66trip.com

Route 66 Lost and Found

Covers the book by the author, sells copies of pictures.

http://route66lostandfound.com

Route 66 Magazine

About Route 66 magazine, also features a book and video store and an index of all magazines.

http://www.route66magazine.com/

Route 66 Maps

Additional files for the Route 66 Guidebook and Atlas and a downloadable index to Route 66 Magazine articles.

http://www.route66maps.com/

Route 66 Memories

Jeff and Judy Lee's Journal of their experiences driving Route 66 in the fall of 2002.

http://jajl.d2g.com:8088/Route66/

Route 66 Motels

Guide to great mom-and-pop lodgings on Historic Route 66.

http://www.route66motels.com

Route 66 News

Weblog dedicated to Route 66 news.

http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/

Route 66 Photo Album

Photographs of a trip down the old road by a Japanese couple.

http://www.koshi-net.com/driving/R66/English/index.html

Route 66 Photo Gallery by Gerald Eisen

Photos of route 66 roadside attractions for sale.

http://www.pbase.com/vciinc/route_66

Route 66 Photo Lounge

A photographic drive down Route 66.

http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~toisa/

Route 66 Photographs

Route 66 stock photos by Jim Ross and Shellee Graham available for purchase. Available as licensed work or as prints.

http://www.route66photographs.com

Route 66 Place

Gifts and souvenirs.

http://www.route66place.com/

Route 66 Postcards

Collection of postcards from the Mother Road.

http://www.66postcards.com

Route 66 PostmarkArt

Art that traveled the length of Route 66.

http://www.postmarkart.com/66more.htm

The Route 66 Pulse - Online Newspaper

Online version of a free newspaper distributed along the mother road.

http://www.route66pulse.com/

Route 66 Research Page

Links and maps for further research. Also includes a link to a bibliography by the author.

http://www.genordell.com/rickwalkerPI/route66.htm

Route 66 road trip

Pictures and slide show of road trips and CD promotion.

http://web.mac.com/creativelic/iWeb/route66roadtrip.biz/rt66_home.html

Route 66 Roy's

Former eatery/fuel station/motel located in Amboy, California. Includes history.

http://www.rt66roys.com/

Route 66 Sodas LLC

About Route 66 Sodas, makers of the Route 66 root beer.

http://www.route66sodas.com/index2.asp

Route 66 spots

Photo weblog of Route 66 landmarks.

http://belgianroute66roadie.blogspot.com/

Route 66 State Park

About the Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri.

http://www.mostateparks.com/route66.htm

Route 66 the Great American Highway

Contains history, pictures and vintage postcards.

http://www.theroadwanderer.net/route66.htm

Route 66: The Main Stream of America

Essay about the history of the old road.

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG02/carney/route66home.html

Route 66 to Flagstaff

Travelogue of a trip on part on Route 66.

http://www.erichall.eu/2002u090.html

Route 66 Today

High bandwidth video clips of artists, authors, roadside owners.

http://route66today.tv/

Route 66 TV online

Two 25 minutes long video program about Route 66 centering around Joplin, Missouri.

http://route66tvonline.homestead.com/

Route 66 unraveled

Description of the old road and roadside attractions.

http://members.aol.com/hsauertieg/rt66/

Route 66 U.S.A.

General page which includes information on the Route 66 International Association.

http://www.route66usa.com/

Sandhills Curiosity Shop

Harley and Annabelle Russell's Sandhills Curio Shop in Erick, OK.

http://hometown.aol.com/route66sandhills/

Save 66

Site with pictures along Route 66.

http://www.save66.com

Seaba Station

Home page of Chandler OK roadside attraction.

http://hometown.aol.com/sonnysu/myhomepage/business.html

Smalltown America Inns

About Smalltown America Inns, has information on the Safari Motel in Tucumcari, NM including amenities, news, contact form and more.

http://smalltown-america.com

Spring Break 66

Promoting having spring break on Route 66.

http://springbreak66.wordpress.com/

Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona

Information about the corner made famous by the Eagles. Contains history, news and events.

http://www.standinonthecorner.com/

Straight Dope Staff Report: Where is Route 66?

Article answering the question "Where is Route 66?".

http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mroute66.html

Texas Old Route 66 Association

Dedicated to preserving and promoting Route 66 in Texas.

http://www.barbwiremuseum.com/TexasRoute66.htm

Two lane adventures

Organization arranges motorcycle adventure tours on Route 66.

http://www.twolaneadventure.com/

Untraveled Road: Historic Route 66

Travel virtually on a desert stretch of the old road, by surfing through the many pictures.

http://www.untraveledroad.com/Categories/Highways/HistoricRoute66.htm

US 66 Roadtrip

Book and road guide to sights and history of towns along highway route.

http://www.roadtripusa.com/routes/route66/route66.html

US66: In the beginning

Early maps of US highway 66.

http://www.us-highways.com/early66.htm

Vega Motel

Historic motel in Vega, Texas.

http://www.vegamotel.com/

Viva Cuba Mural Project

About the outdoor murals in Cuba, MO.

http://www.crawfordco.com/murals/

Welcome to the Ariston Cafe

About the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Illinois.

http://www.ariston-cafe.com/

Wigwam Motel (Holbrook, AZ)

About the Wigwam Motel in Arizona with a unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, reservations, rates and curios.

http://www.galerie-kokopelli.com/wigwam/

Wigwam Motel (Rialto, CA)

Boasts unique 'americana' architecture in the form of concrete teepees. Includes pictures, history, and typical motel information. Rialto, California.

http://www.wigwammotel.com/

Wilmington IL - Route 66

Site about Wilmington, IL and Route 66. It includes history and sights.

http://www.wilmington-il.com/rt66/

Windy City Road Warrior

Photographs, stories focused on Chicago, IL.

http://www.windycityroadwarrior.com/

World Monuments Fund: Route 66

About the interest in Route 66 and the pilot project of the World Monuments Fund.

http://wmf.org/USA_Rt66_2007.html

Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse

Information about the steakhouse and Motel on Route 66 in Rolla, MO.

http://zenos.biz/intro.htm

Main St. U.S.A.

2002 article about Route 66, its history and some pictures. (February 1, 2002)

http://www.safarimotorcoaches.com/adventures/archive/02febmarch/66.html

Historic Roads in Los Angeles County

Weblog focussed on historic roads in L.A. County. [Atom]

http://route66la.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Historic Route 66 News

Learn what's happening in relation to Route 66. [RSS]

http://www.historic66.com/rss.xml

Route 66 news

Blog focusing on Route 66 news. [RSS]

http://rwarn17588.wordpress.com/feed/

Route 66 spots

Photo weblog with Route 66 landmarks. [Atom]

http://belgianroute66roadie.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Dazzling show opens Paralympics

Chinese President Hu Jintao officially opens the Paralympic Games in Beijing at a stunning ceremony in the Bird's Nest stadium.

news.bbc.co.uk

Greens coming of age, says Lucas

New Green leader Caroline Lucas says she wants to raise the party's profile in non-environmental areas.

news.bbc.co.uk

Rock goes east

Wembley plays host to Poland's hottest music acts

news.bbc.co.uk

Live text - World Cup qualifiers

Northern Ireland face Slovakia and Republic of Ireland play Georgia after Wales win and Scotland lose their World Cup qualifiers, while England are in action later.

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Good day Darling?

How will the TUC welcome the chancellor?

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Wanted - plumber to protect Antarctic pipes

The British Antarctic Survey is advertising for a plumber to maintain one of the world's most remote research stations.

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Week in pictures

Striking images from around the world this week

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Macedonia 1-0 Scotland

Ilcho Naumoski gives Macedonia victory in their World Cup qualifier against a poor Scotland side.

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In pictures

Paralympic Games opens in Beijing

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Glasgow limbers up for Euro dance

Millions of people in 23 countries are expected to watch the Eurovision Dance Contest in Glasgow.

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North England hit by flash floods

Heavy rain causes flash floods across the Midlands and northern England, with more than 80 warnings in place.

news.bbc.co.uk

Live text - Djokovic v Federer

Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open.

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US stars unite for cancer charity in historic telethon

US celebrity cancer survivors including actors Christina Applegate and Patrick Swayze take part in a live charity telethon.

news.bbc.co.uk

Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes

At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.

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Teenager dies in flooding crash

A 17-year-old dies when a vehicle overturns in a flooded river after one of the wettest 48 hours on record.

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Wrestle mania

Mickey Rourke wows Venice with latest movie

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Madeleine search cost £1m

Kate and Gerry McCann reveal they have spent more than £1m trying to find their daughter Madeleine.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Pressure for windfall tax mounts

The TUC renews its demands for windfall tax on energy company profits, as pressure mounts on the government to help the poor.

news.bbc.co.uk

Bhutto's widower wins presidency

Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.

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Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'

The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns.

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Key US lenders to face new curbs

US officials plan to put troubled mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under strict federal control, media say.

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Scots fans turned away from game

Hundreds of football fans are refused entry to the stadium for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia.

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Market forces

So how many economists to change a lightbulb?

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Mother's shock over mansion murders

The mother of a man thought to have killed his family and torched his mansion before killing himself tells of her shock.

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