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SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for July 7th: Largest Taliban attack in years; G-8 leaders press for more African aid; Bertha becomes season's first hurricane; A-Rod's wife files for divorce.This is A-P NewsMinute.40 people died when a suicide bomber blew up a car at the entrance to the Indian embassy in Afghanistan's capital. At least 140 other people were injured. It was the worst attack in Kabul since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.The leaders of the world's biggest industrialized nations are talking about whether they give enough aid to Africa. At the G-8 summit in Tokyo, President Bush called on wealthy nations to provide mosquito nets and other help. Activists accuse Canada, France and Italy of not contributing as much as they shouldBertha became the first hurricane of the season early Monday morning. Forecasters say it's too early to tell if the storm will hit land. It was 845 miles east of the northern Leeward islands when it gained strength.The wife of Yankees first baseman Alex Rodriguez has filed for divorce, alleging marital infidelity. Media reports link the 12-time all star to Madonna. A-Rod's 10-year contract could pay him up to 305-million dollars.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute.

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