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USA: Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as running mate

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Republican Mitt Romney names Paul Ryan as his running mate in the US presidential contest. It's a choice that's set to please Tea Party voters, as the economy dominates the debate. Next, in Colombia, a children's sticker album has enraged local authorities. Youngsters are indeed being encouraged to collect images of some of the country's most notorious criminals. Finally, it’s time to say “Bye Bye London, Hello Rio de Janeiro”, as the curtain comes down on the 2012 Olympics.

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