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Group advises adding multiple vaccines for kids
U.S. immunization advisers have suggested using two new vaccines that will greatly reduce the number of jabs that babies and children get to protect them from a range of diseases.
Gates leaves Microsoft to focus on philanthropy
Sensing the start of a personal computer revolution, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 to start Microsoft Corp and pursue a vision of a computer on every desk and in every home.
Christian surfers hit Devon waves for national conference
More than 140 surfers from across Europe hit the waves in North Devon last weekend for the 14th Christian Surfers UK National Conference.
Rejesus partners with Church Army to make Jesus famous
Rejesus and Church Army launch strategic partnership to offer even more resources on Jesus to those seeking a greater understanding of the man Christians call Lord and Saviour.
Experts debate religion's role in American democracy
Experts in a panel butted heads on Tuesday over how religious engagement in public policy should look in 21st century American democracy against the backdrop of a presidential race where it is strange not to talk about one's faith.
URC re-launches Reform magazine
Reform, the national magazine of the United Reformed Church, has been re-launched with a new editor, a new design, and a new mix of content.
Ecumenical team takes non-violence experiences to Germany
Ecumenical team from World Council of Churches in Germany to share experiences in overcoming violence.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Review
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian releases in cinemas nationwide on Thursday. Here's what we thought of it.
New CofE book demystifies church
A new book from the Church of England aims to unravel the mystery of Sunday service and holy communion in an attempt to woo people caught between fear and fascination.
Briton guilty of killing wife and baby
A Massachusetts jury found a British man guilty on Wednesday of killing his wife and infant daughter before fleeing to Britain where he was arrested and extradited to the United States.
Green revolution plan set for launch
The government will outline its plan on Thursday for meeting its renewable energy targets that environmental groups cautiously welcome but others say is unrealistic.
Baby loses battle for life after Thames fall
A baby girl who initially survived a fall into the Thames has died, police said on Thursday.
Rail union suspends strike at main terminals
A planned strike by staff at some of Britain's busiest railway stations was suspended on Wednesday to allow more talks to try to resolve the dispute, the RMT union said.
Tsvangirai gives Mugabe 24-hour deadline
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai issued a 24-hour deadline to President Robert Mugabe on Thursday to negotiate or face being shunned as an illegitimate leader responsible for the killing of civilians.
N.Korea to hand over nuclear report
North Korea was expected to hand China a long-delayed account of its shadowy nuclear activities on Thursday, a step that may see it removed from Washington's list of terrorist states.
AIDS a growing global 'disaster'
HIV/AIDS infection rates are growing among intravenous drug users, prostitutes and gay men around the globe but they are often viewed as outcasts and refused treatment, according to a report issued on Thursday.