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Bishop orders probe of 'marriage' by gay clerics
A leading Church of England bishop ordered an investigation on Sunday into the blessing of two gay clergymen held in a London church in May.
Cologne museum to show long Jewish ties to the city
A new Cologne museum will show how Jewish life in the city goes back more than 1,700 years and, civic leaders hope, help revive it decades after the Holocaust.
Egypt gives UN access to Eritrean asylum seekers
The Egyptian government has agreed to give the United Nations access to Eritreans seeking political asylum in Egypt for the first time since February, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday.
Pope urges compassion for immigrants at Brindisi
Pope Benedict has used a trip to southern Italy to urge Italians, who are embroiled in heated debate on immigration, to show solidarity with the poor and suffering who come to their shores seeking a better life.
Karzai threatens pursuit into Pakistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday threatened to send troops into neighbouring Pakistan to kill Taliban militants if they pursued cross-border attacks into Afghanistan.
Iran defiant in nuclear row
Western powers are warning Iran of more sanctions if it rejects an incentives offer and presses on with sensitive nuclear work, but the Islamic Republic is showing no sign of backing down.
Mugabe says ready to hand power to a party faithful
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was quoted on Sunday as saying he would be willing to hand power to a ruling party ally when he was sure the country was safe from "sellouts" and from British interference.
Chad rebels say occupy town closer to capital
Chadian rebels mounting what they say is a new offensive against President Idriss Deby advanced deeper into the country from the east on Sunday, briefly occupying the town of Am-Dam, rebel spokesmen said.
Macedonia holds peaceful poll re-run under EU gaze
A huge police operation in Macedonia ensured a partial re-run of parliamentary elections on Sunday passed peacefully after the European Union warned that the country's membership bid was on the line.
Anglican gay 'wedding' stokes anger
Reports of a gay 'wedding' in the Church of England have angered conservative members and prompted an investigation by the Bishop of London.
Government needs Christians to help counter extremism - bishop
The Bishop of Rochester has attacked the "mess" of multiculturalism and urged the Government to utilise the UK's millions of Christians in building community cohesion.
Australia pledges long-term help for Indonesia's Aceh
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd praised on Saturday the rebuilding of Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province and pledged that Canberra would remain a long-term partner.
Pope says Church role in politics 'for good of all'
The Catholic Church has a vital role to play in shaping social policies but does not seek to usurp secular authorities, Pope Benedict said on Saturday.
Shell tanker drivers go on strike
A four-day strike over pay by hundreds of Shell fuel tanker drivers began on Friday morning after last-ditch talks broke down.
Celebs and sports stars pick up honours
Celebrities, sports stars and the architect of London's Millennium Dome picked up awards in the Queen's birthday honours list, published on Saturday.
Police launch probe after teenager shot in head
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after a teenage girl was shot in the head in Manchester on Saturday, police said.