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Iraq condemns Turkish incursion
Iraq on Tuesday condemned Turkey's incursion into northern Iraq to fight Kurdish guerrillas in the strongest terms so far and demanded an immediate end to what it called a violation of its sovereignty.
Rice demands action as Kenya talks stall
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice criticised Kenyan leaders on Tuesday for failing to end their political stand-off and said Washington would take "necessary steps" unless a solution was reached.
'Osama bin London' found guilty
A Tanzanian-born Muslim man who dubbed himself "Osama bin London" was found guilty on Tuesday of encouraging his followers to murder non-believers and of running terrorist training camps in Britain.
Iraqi group releases video of British captive
One of five Britons held hostage in Iraq since May was shown in a video aired on Tuesday by Al Arabiya television, which said the captive called for the release of nine Iraqis in return for their freedom.
New report exposes abuse of Burmese refugees in Malaysia
Burmese refugees in Malaysia live in "severe and desperate poverty and deprivation" and face exploitation, abuse and other mistreatment, stated a new report by a Christian human rights group Monday.
Nigerian tribunal rejects challenges to president
A Nigerian tribunal upheld the 2007 election of President Umaru Yar'Adua on Tuesday, rejecting challenges from rivals who wanted the vote annulled because of massive rigging.
Bus stop murderer jailed for life
Former nightclub doorman Levi Bellfield will remain in jail for the rest of his life for bludgeoning to death two female students and the attempted murder of a third in southwest London.
Frijoles for Fairtrade Fortnight
Eating frijoles (Spanish for beans) and rice every day in Honduras gave Fairtrade campaigners Brenda and Gordon Wilkinson of Felbridge, East Grinstead, the idea for their fund-raising book, Recipes for Disaster... Relief and Development.
Sex workers need help from Christians - group
A Christian outreach for women on the streets of London has urged more Christians to help tackle prostitution.
Italy's Catholic Church jumps into election fray over abortion
Italy's Catholic Church has accused the national medical association of playing politics over abortion, joining a passionate debate in the run up to a parliamentary election in April.
Record nominations in international music awards for Hillsong
Hillsong Music Australia has been recognised a record four times in nominations for this year's prestigious Gospel Music Associations Dove Awards to be held in Nashville in April.
Scottish churches fear end of charitable exemption on water
End of charitable exemption will hit all denominations hard, says Scottish Churches Committee.
Christians get behind forthcoming BBC Passion drama
The BBC's forthcoming drama on the cross and resurrection of Jesus presents Christians with a "once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage the whole nation in a public conversation about the Christian message", says the Churches' Media Council.
Rice urges China to use influence on North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged China on Tuesday to press North Korea to disclose its nuclear programmes so that a stalled disarmament deal can move forward.
Nigerian tribunal to rule on presidential election
A Nigerian tribunal will uphold or annul the 2007 election of President Umaru Yar'Adua on Tuesday in a ruling that could either legitimise a deeply flawed poll or push Africa's most populous nation into political limbo.
Khmer Rouge torture chief weeps at 'Killing Fields'
The chief torturer under the Khmer Rouge "Killing Fields" regime wept and prayed on Tuesday as he led the judges who will try him for crimes against humanity around the mass graves for some of its victims.