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26th August 16:52BST, UK evening news flash summary:

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By Paul Whittaker
Posted Aug 26, 2008 in World
Main:
Independent - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced today that Moscow had decided to recognise two rebel regions of Georgia as independent states, setting it on a collision course with the West.
Sky - Five soldiers whose duties include guarding the Queen have been dismissed from the Army after failing a drugs test.
Sun - An investigation was under way today into how a computer holding personal details of 1 million high street bank customers was sold on eBay for £35.
Guardian - All eyes on Clinton as McCain exploits divisions with Obama.
Mail - Chinese media attacks Londons mayor, Boris Johnson, for being 'rude, arrogant and disrespectful' at Olympic ceremony.
Economy:
Sky - Virgin profits from Heathrow T5 shambles, profits up by 38% to £60.9 million.
Times - London's leading shares today tumbled by 134.1 points as the pound slid to its lowest level against the dollar since July 2006 and fears rose another Wall Street bank is close to collapse.
Other:
Telegraph - Python kills careless student zookeeper in Caracas.
Metro - Snorkellers compete in epic bog-off.
BBC - Huge statue of Roman ruler found.
Express - Skipper saves sinking boat ... with his finger.
Links to more news stories at WhitDawg.com

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