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Former White House press secretary Snow dies
U.S. President George W. Bush's former press secretary Tony Snow, known for his genial jousting with reporters, has died of cancer, the White House said on Saturday.
U.S. to list retailers getting recalled meat, poultry
Months after the biggest meat recall in U.S. history, the Agriculture Department said on Friday it will begin making public the names of retail stores that receive tainted products, but critics said the change does not go far enough to protect public health.
Bishop tells Christians not to compromise on Christ's uniqueness
Only Jesus Christ can give true meaning to the values that underpin British society, says the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali.
China defends veto of Zimbabwe resolution
China said on Saturday that sanctions against Zimbabwe's government would "complicate", rather than ease, conflict in the troubled African country, defending its decision to veto a proposed U.N. resolution.
N.Korea pledges to fully disable nuclear plant
North Korea pledged on Saturday to complete steps to disable its nuclear facilities by the end of October, at six-country talks aimed at disarming the communist state in return for aid and better diplomatic relations.
U.S. seizes IndyMac as troubles spread
U.S. banking regulators swooped in to seize mortgage lender IndyMac Bancorp Inc on Friday after withdrawals by panicked depositors led to the third-largest banking failure in U.S. history.
Miliband says Russia U.N. veto 'incomprehensible'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Saturday Russia's veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe was "incomprehensible".
Stocks slump on U.S. mortgage firm jitters
Fears about the worsening health of the two largest U.S. mortgage finance companies slammed global stocks and the dollar on Friday spurred by a report of a possible government takeover that could trim or eliminate the value of its common stock.
Brown pledges action after four knife killings
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to introduce new measures to tackle knife crime on Friday, after four fatal stabbings in a single day in London brought the total killed in the capital this year above 50.
South Koreans vacate resort in North after shooting
Hundreds of South Korean tourists vacated a mountain resort in the North on Saturday, a day after a North Korean soldier shot and killed a 53-year-old woman vacationer who wandered into a military zone in the area.
Teen found guilty of schoolboy killing
A 16-year-old teenager was found guilty on Friday of the murder of schoolboy Martin Dinnegan, stabbed to death near his home in north London last year, police said.
Apple's new iPhone snapped up around the globe
Apple's new iPhone made its hotly awaited debut on Friday, with buyers storming stores in Asia and queues forming in Europe and the United States.
'Little Britain' takes satire to U.S
Hit BBC television show "Little Britain" is taking its outrageous satirical humour to U.S. premium cable channel HBO in September, drawing on stars such as David Schwimmer and Rosie O'Donnell to lure U.S. audiences.
Bell comes of age as test batsman
Ian Bell came of age as an England batsman on Friday with a monumental 199 on the second day of the first test against South Africa at Lord's.
Young man shot dead in Sheffield
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a young man was shot dead in Sheffield.
Jerusalem Old City shooting wounds 2 Israeli police
An attacker shot and wounded two Israeli policemen guarding one of the ancient gates of Jerusalem overnight, just metres from the mosque compound that lies at the heart of rival Jewish and Muslim claims to the city.