Anna Chapman, one of the Russian spies deported from the United States, is deprived of her British citizenship.
Religious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year.
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George Steinbrenner, owner of the famous New York Yankees baseball team, dies at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack.
The US trade deficit widens to its highest level in 18 months, driven by demand for imported cars, computers and clothing.
UK inflation rates slows again in June, to 3.2% from 3.4% in May, but remains well above the Bank of England's 2% target.