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Police seek witnesses to teen's murder

Police appealed on Sunday for witnesses to help find the killer of a teenage boy "of immaculate character" who died the day after his 16th birthday.

Parliament to debate limits of embryo research

Parliament on Monday will debate legislation allowing human-animal embryo research that scientists say could help treat conditions like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis but that opponents say is unethical.

Government launches efficiency drive

The government will launch a 12-month efficiency drive on Monday with the aim of saving up to 5 billion pounds of public money, according to Treasury officials.

U.S. flies cyclone aid to 'outpost of tyranny'

The first U.S. military aid flight left Thailand on Monday for Burma, an "outpost of tyranny" according to Washington, as relief supplies continued to dribble into the reclusive state nine days after a devastating cyclone.

Pro-EU Serbs claim poll victory but face challenge

Serbia's pro-European Union president, Boris Tadic, claimed victory over his nationalist rivals in a parliamentary election on Sunday but fell short of a majority and faced an immediate challenge.

Hezbollah fighters pile pressure on Lebanon rivals

Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.

Darfur rebel leader vows more attacks on Khartoum

Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim said on Monday he would launch more attacks on Sudan's capital Khartoum until the government fell.

Smuggling to Iran rife in dangerous Gulf waters

Smugglers pile boxes high on their speedboats, covering them with tarpaulin before zipping off into the sunset on the short but dangerous journey across the strategic Strait of Hormuz from Oman to Iran.

India prices soar as do Hindu nationalist spirits

If the state election in Karnataka heralds things to come, then one of the key battlegrounds in the fight to govern India will be the issue that angers Meena Govindaraj, a mango seller.

EU on track for Russia talks

The European Union looks likely to launch talks with Russia next month on a new partnership deal after Lithuania on Sunday dropped its veto on negotiations starting.

Millions pray 'Your Kingdom come' on Global Day of Prayer

Millions pray worldwide, thousands in London; Boris Johnson asks for prayers for London's young gun and knife crime victims.

Noel Robinson on the prophetic move of God this Pentecost

Christians have been out and about spreading the Gospel across central London this Pentecost weekend, and worship leader Noel Robinson firnly believes that God's Spirit is working through every act done in His Name.

Pentecost Festival takes church beyond the four walls

Christian events rolled out across London over the weekend as part of the Pentecost Festival's mission to take the church out of the building.

Film on Billy Graham's life in production

A film on one of the world's favourite evangelists, Billy Graham, is being produced in Nashville, Tenn., USA, where one of the featured cast members is Graham's first cousin.

Conservative bishops to attend rival Anglican gatherings

Two conservative bishops who are moving toward a split with The Episcopal Church announced their intention to attend a global church gathering that some conservatives are boycotting.

Cherie Blair says Brown taking tips from Blair

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is taking advice from his predecessor Tony Blair on how to win the next general election despite pressuring him out of office, the wife of the former prime minister said on Saturday.