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| Aug.3 |
 Moscow |
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 Russia condemns UN vote on Syria  | Russia has said a resolution on Syria passed by the UN General Assembly undermines peace efforts there, as fighting continues on the ground | |
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| Aug.4 |
 London |
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  Serena crushes Sharapova to achieve Golden Slam  Map of Wimbledon United Kingdom| Serena Williams gave an awesome demonstration of power tennis to demolish Maria Sharapova 6-0 6-1 in the Olympic women's singles final | |
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| Aug.6 |
London |
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 Suhr ends Isinbayeva reign USA's Jennifer Suhr wins women's pole vault gold; Yelena Isinbayeva takes bronze. She vaulted 15 feet, 7 inches (4.75 meters)
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| Aug.9 |
Volga Region |
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Police free Russian cult kids who never saw sun Map of Tatarstan Russia At least 57 members of an Islamist sect, including children, have been discovered living underground in the Republic of Tatarstan
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| Aug.10 |
London |
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 Spain beats Russia to advance to gold medal game Trailing by 11 at halftime, Spain rallied in the second half for a 67-59 win over Russia on Friday and will get a rematch in the final against the U.S
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| Aug.12 |
London |
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 Russia knocks off Brazil to take volleyball gold Russia won its first men's volleyball gold in 32 years by rallying past Brazil in 5 sets in final at the London Olympics, 19-25, 20-25, 29-27, 25-22, 15-9
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| Aug.17 |
Moscow |
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Pussy Riot found guilty of hooliganism | 3 members of female punk rock band were sentenced to 2 years in prison after they performed a song critical of President Putin in a church | |
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| Aug.19 |
North Caucasus |
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 Suicide bomber kills 7 at funeral Map of Ingushetia Russia 11 more wounded. They were attending the funeral of a police officer who was killed in another attack
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| Aug.21 |
Russia |
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  Russia warns against Syria action | Russia has warned against unilateral action in Syria after the US said it might intervene militarily if Damascus used chemical weapons on the rebels | |
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| Aug.27 |
New York |
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 U.S. Open: Federer, Sharapova roll to 2nd round The came back from a three-week break and defeated Czink of Hungary 6-2, 6-2
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| Aug.31 |
London |
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Russian oligarchs end $4.75bn UK court battle Map of Chelsea United Kingdom| Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has won his legal battle against exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky | |
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