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AP - The U.S., British and Israeli embassies each received packages containing a suspicious powder Wednesday, creating a security scare in which some staff was evacuated and police cordoned off nearby streets, police said.

Georgia to sever diplomatic ties with Russia (AP)

Alitalia files for bankruptcy protection (AP)

Nigerian ex-governor arrested over missing millions (AFP)

Karadzic makes defiant stand before UN court (AP)

Indian villagers desperate as floods spread (Reuters)

Gustav threatens Caymans after swamping Jamaica (AP)

Musharraf eyes comfy retirement home (AP)

Iran: new strides in uranium enrichment (AP)

Thai police use tear gas to disperse protesters (AP)

Indian doctor cleared in Australian terrorism case (AP)

West faces stark choice over Georgia (AP)

At least 5 dead in Kashmir battle over hostages (AP)

Murphy helps save Fulham's League Cup blushes (AFP)

Police: Disabled Palestinian siblings hidden away (AP)

Liberian ex-warlord dodges questions at hearing (AP)

Western nations warn Russia to `change course' (AP)

G7 countries condemn Russia's actions in Georgia (AP)

Cabinet chief vows Argentina will service debt (AP)

Thai protest refuses order to leave gov't compound (AP)

Woman wearing veil told to leave Italian museum (Reuters)