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Vandals target gravestones in Wolverhampton church
Gravestones and memorials in a Wolverhampton churchyard have suffered "considerable" damage after a series of attacks by vandals over the past month.
World stocks at 21-month low as banks plunge
Fresh credit fears swept global financial markets on Tuesday, pushing world stocks to their lowest levels since October 2006 as concerns intensified that the financial sector would have to raise more capital.
Police interview man in French students case
Police investigating the savage murder of two French students in London are interviewing a man after he received hospital treatment for burn injuries, Scotland Yard said on Tuesday.
Police launch two-day blitz on metals theft
Police have launched a nationwide blitz on the theft of metal, a fast-growing crime fuelled by rising prices on world markets and insatiable demand from booming Asian economies.
EU begins budget discipline procedure against UK
European Union finance ministers started disciplinary budget steps against Britain on Tuesday, saying its deficit was set to exceed the country's fiscal commitments.
Muslim nations warn of food and fuel disaster
Warning that escalating food and fuel prices could lead to disaster, a group of developing Muslim nations called on Tuesday for urgent measures to lift food and oil output and a rethink on biofuels.
Johnson scraps plan to tax London gas guzzlers
Mayor Boris Johnson has scrapped plans to increase the central London congestion charge to 25 pounds a day for owners of gas-guzzling cars.
Common wildlife is alien to many British kids
Children's knowledge of wildlife comes a poor second to their ability to identify science fiction creatures such as Star Wars characters, according to a survey.
Geldof demands G8 nations honour aid promise
Rock star Bob Geldof called on the Group of Eight rich nations on Tuesday to honour their commitment to double aid to Africa by 2010.
Most people 'satisfied' with rail service
The vast majority of Britons are happy with their rail service although satisfaction with long distance trips has fallen, according to a survey.
Iran to 'hit Tel Aviv and U.S. ships' if attacked
Iran will hit Tel Aviv, U.S. shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe talks to resume under Mbeki mediation
President Robert Mugabe's ruling party and Zimbabwe's opposition are to resume talks to resolve the country's political crisis, state media reported on Tuesday.
New guidelines stress heart screening for kids
Some children as young as two should be screened for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other heart disease risks, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sex abuse row ahead of Pope's Sydney visit
The head of the Catholic Church in Australia was embroiled in a sexual abuse controversy on Tuesday, only days before Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney for a visit that could see abuse victims staging protests.
Verra Cruz making waves in the musical mainstream
The signs are all there; the toxic buzz about Verra Cruz is leaking with ever-increasing pace.
The end of an era: Delirious? members look to new future apart
Iconic Christian band Delirious? issued a statement on Sunday announcing their decision to go their separate ways at the end of 2009.