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US 'pro-life pharmacies' defend religious, moral objections
In 2002, Neil Noesen, a Wisconsin pharmacist and devout Roman Catholic, faced a nightmare after he was slapped with $20,000 (around £10,000) in court fines and restrictions on his license for refusing to hand a patient prescription that could be used for an abortion.
Campaigning rockers challenge Sarkozy over Africa
Campaigning rockers Bono and Bob Geldof challenged French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday to increase aid to Africa, saying France was failing to live up to commitments it made at a G8 summit in 2005.
Bank's King says economy has to slow to cool inflation
The economy is slowing and has to do so to help cool inflation, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said on Wednesday.
Britain to miss renewable energy targets
Britain is set to miss its own renewable energy target and will also fail to meet European Union requirements unless it steps up action substantially, a parliamentary report said on Thursday.
EU leaders to put on brave face
European leaders will struggle on Thursday to put an EU reform treaty back on track after Ireland's "No" vote, but will seek to salvage the bloc's dented image by talking up possible action on rising fuel prices.
Social housing group seeks 1 billion in aid
The group representing the social housing sector is in talks with the government to free 1 billion pounds of public funds to bail out the new homes market, the Times reported.
Station staff to strike at main terminals
Station staff will strike at 19 mainline stations in London and across the country next week in a dispute over compulsory redundancies, unions said on Wednesday.
Inflation expectations highest since 1992
Britons' expectations of inflation in two years shot up to 4.7 percent in June, the highest level since 1992, from 4.2 percent in March, a survey published by Barclays Capital showed on Wednesday.
Scottish Christians showcase crucial role of rural churches
Scottish Christians will join together at this week's Royal Highland Show to tell people about the support, encouragement and love that thousands of rural churches across Scotland are giving to their communities.
World churches urge UN act on Zimbabwe 'atrocities'
The World Council of Churches (WCC) on Wednesday called for United Nations action to put an end to "atrocities" committed by the Zimbabwe authorities in advance of June 27 run-off presidential elections.
Christian Aid announces new chair
Christian Aid has announced the appointment of a new Chair, Anne Owers, who will take up the post towards the end of this year.
3,000 turn out for launch of Hillsong Cape Town
Hillsong Church Cape Town celebrated its first church services last weekend with an impressive turnout of more than 3,000 people.
Egypt deports more Eritreans despite UN objections
Egypt is continuing large-scale secret deportations of Eritrean asylum seekers despite objections by the UN refugee agency, which fears for their safety, Egyptian security sources said on Wednesday.
Church urged to respond to economic slowdown
Christians Against Poverty urge churches to offer immediate assistance to people finding themselves caught short amid the UK's economic difficulties.
Egypt church with Jesus footprint damaged in fire
A historic church in Egypt housing a display of what it believes is Jesus' footprint has been damaged by a fire.