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Petrol prices hit out-of-town shopping
Britons are cutting back on trips to out-of-town retail parks due to rising petrol prices and doing more of their shopping on the Internet, according to the latest retail trends survey from Experian.
Rice Praises Christian Groups in China Quake Response
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised the self-sacrifice and relief efforts of Christian charitable organisations in China Sunday while surveying disaster struck areas throughout Sichuan province as part of a greater goodwill tour with Chinese officials.
Mandelson seeks unity after new Sarkozy criticism
European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson said on Tuesday he was being undermined by repeated criticism from French President Nicolas Sarkozy and urged EU states to unite behind his push for a world trade deal.
Mugabe leaves summit under pressure
President Robert Mugabe returns to Zimbabwe on Wednesday under pressure from fellow African leaders to form a national unity government in the wake of his re-election in a violent poll ruled unfair by monitors.
Willow Creek sets record straight on mission focus
Months of misleading headlines and rumours floating in the blogosphere have prompted one influential megachurch to set the record straight about the major changes the church is making.
URC looks forward to new moderator
The Rev John Marsh is to become the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church and the only one serving in the role until 2010.