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NATO struggles for unity over Afghan war
NATO tried to patch over divisions about the war in Afghanistan on Thursday but differences remained over the willingness of some members to contribute troops to the fight.
Indian kidney racket fugitive held in Nepal
Nepal's police have arrested an Indian man suspected of being the mastermind of an illegal kidney transplant racket in India that may have duped or forced at gunpoint hundreds of poor labourers into donating their organs.
Dozens injured in U.S. sugar refinery blast
Dozens of people were injured, some of them seriously, in an explosion at a sugar refinery in the U.S. state of Georgia on Thursday night, local authorities said, adding that no fatalities had been reported yet.
Philippines strives to control boom on paradise isle
It's getting crowded in paradise. About 600,000 tourists came last year to Boracay in the central Philippines, regarded as one of the world's best holiday destinations, and swam, ate and slept on an island that has only about 18,000 full-time residents.
Australia ends 'Pacific Solution' for refugees
Australia ended on Friday its controversial policy of sending asylum seekers into often-lengthy detention on small Pacific island nations, with the last refugees leaving Nauru to live in Australia.
Israel says it's starting to cut power to Gaza
Israel said it was reducing electrical power to the Gaza Strip on Friday as part of its plan to sever economic ties with the territory.
Rambo throws spotlight on violence and killings in Burma
Christian Freedom International (CFI) is urging the global community to call on the Burmese Government to end the large-scale violence that has caused the deaths of thousands of its own citizens, as thousands more continue to stream into refugee camps.
Law of the land should accommodate religious beliefs - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given the first lecture in a series of discussions 'Islam in English Law' as part of the Temple Festival 2008.
Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Sharia law unavoidable in Britain'
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, said on Thursday the introduction in Britain of some aspects of sharia, Islamic law, was unavoidable.
US elections - McCain tries to court Conservatives; Romney bows out
GOP front-runner John McCain will try to win the support of his party's right wing during a conservative conference starting Thursday.
In Burundi fear of guns drives insecurity
An abundance of illegal guns in the hands of civilians and ex-combatants is threatening to stall peace efforts in the central African nation of Burundi and undermine security once more.
Church of Greece elects moderate as Archbishop
Greece's Orthodox Church elected on Thursday a moderate and popular bishop, Metropolitan of Thebes Hieronymos, as its new head, live TV pictures showed.
Draft Anglican Covenant tries to balance autonomy and unity
The second draft Anglican Covenant stresses autonomy, but asks the Anglican Communion's provinces to commit to a process of deliberation over contentious issues.
2007 a tough year for Chinese Christians - report
The persecution of Christians in China worsened in 2007, according to a new report from China Aid Association.
Police review to call for red tape cuts
A review of police work being published on Thursday is expected to call for cuts in paperwork which could free up as many as 3,000 frontline officers.
Bank of England set to cut rates
The Bank of England looks set to cut interest rates at midday on Thursday to head off a sharp consumer-led slowdown as storm clouds continue to gather over the global economy.