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Bush recognises Kosovo independence
U.S. President George W. Bush recognized on Tuesday the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and said it would bring peace to the Balkans.
China's inflation hits 11-year peak
Chinese consumer inflation surged in January to an 11-year high of 7.1 percent and looks set to rise further, cementing expectations that Beijing will stick to a tight monetary policy despite softening economic growth.
Kenya negotiators return to table
Kenya's feuding parties resumed talks on Tuesday after a torrent of calls from home and abroad to solve a post-election crisis that has killed 1,000 people and jeopardised the east African nation's reputation.
Open Air Campaigners celebrate 40 years of sharing Christ in UK
Open Air Campaigners (OAC) will celebrate 40 years of sharing Jesus Christ in Britain this year with a special open air meeting on the beach at Brighton and Hove where the first OAC meeting took place four decades ago.
Armenians vote for president
Armenians voted on Tuesday in a presidential election that Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan, given credit for swift economic growth and rising living standards, is expected to win.
High-tech Japan warship collides with fishing boat
A Japanese naval destroyer equipped with sophisticated radar key to the country's missile defence system collided with a fishing boat on Tuesday, the coastguard said, raising questions about the ship's monitoring.
EU urges Chad government, rebels to negotiate peace
The European Union called on Chad's warring government and rebels to negotiate a peace deal, as relief agencies said on Monday a new refugee crisis was developing in the east where EU troops are being deployed.
Kobia to step down as World Council of Churches head
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has announced he will not seek another term as head of the 349-member ecumenical body.
World Council of Churches celebrates 60th anniversary
Gathered in a church dating from the 12th century, the World Council of Churches seemed like a relative youngster as it celebrated its 60th anniversary Sunday.
Evangelicals are the 'good news' people - Edwards
Zondervan has announced a new project in partnership with the Evangelical Alliance to re-establish Christians as the 'good news' people.
School resource to help young people engage with Easter story
A new resource from Church Mission Society and the Diocese of London aims to bring the Easter story alive for young people in the capital.
Vatican calls for moderation in Kosovo and Serbia
The Vatican called for "prudence and moderation" in Kosovo and Serbia after the breakaway province declared independence on Sunday.
Caritas launches Chad appeal as refugees stream into Cameroon
The Caritas network of Catholic aid agencies has launched an appeal to help refugees fleeing from turbulent Chad to neighbouring Cameroon.
Pakistanis vote in delayed polls
Fears of violence kept many Pakistanis away from the polls on Monday with 80,000 troops backing up police to watch over a vote that could return a parliament set on driving President Pervez Musharraf from office.
Kosovo awaits recognition and Serb challenge
Kosovo looked forward on Monday to recognition by the Western powers who went to war to save its Albanian majority, but Russia served notice the new state will never be forced on its Serb allies in the territory.
U.S. makes largest beef recall
A California meatpacker accused of animal cruelty is making the largest U.S. meat recall on record - 143 million lbs, the Agriculture Department said on Sunday.