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Retail sales rise beats forecasts
Retail sales rose more than expected in November as Internet shopping surged at its fastest rate in more than a year, suggesting consumer demand is still holding up in the face of a housing market slowdown.
Seven great 'medical myths' revealed
Reading in dim light won't damage your eyes, you don't need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and shaving your legs won't make the hair grow back faster.
Doctors call for alcohol price hike
Senior doctors said on Friday the government should raise the price of alcohol as part of a series of tough measures to cut the harm caused by excessive drinking.
Millions to hit the roads for Christmas
Around 18 million people are expected to hit the roads on Friday with jams predicted during the afternoon as the Christmas getaway begins.
Diana inquest: was it true love or summer fling?
Princess Diana's chauffeur was drunk and "staggering like a clown" just hours before the high-speed crash that killed her and her lover Dodi al-Fayed, the inquest into their deaths was told on Thursday.
Tories attack Brown over foreign prisoners
Thousands of foreign prisoners may be allowed to stay in Britain on their release from jail, despite Gordon Brown's pledge to crack down on oTories attack Brown over foreign prisonersverseas offenders, the Conservative Party said on Friday.
Housing Justice says fond farewell to Bishop of Dudley
Housing Justice paid tribute to the Bishop of Dudley last week when he stepped down after almost five years as the Christian housing charity's Chair.
BAA airport workers to strike
Thousands of workers at seven of Britain's busiest airports have voted to strike in a dispute over pensions, their union said on Friday.
Wal-Mart donates $200,000 in gift vouchers to US Salvation Army
Superstore Wal-Mart donated $200,000 in gift vouchers to The Salvation Army USA to be distributed in eight US communities this holiday season.
US poll: evangelicals in presidential election top religion stories of 2007
The fight for a Republican candidate in the 2008 US presidential race tops this year's religion stories, according to a recent poll.
Egypt arrests 13 Christians for collecting church donations
Egypt officials arrested 13 Christians earlier this week for collecting donations to rebuild a church without a permit, their lawyer said Wednesday.
Pentecostals bringing lunch to 1,777 London homes
Volunteers from one of London's largest Pentecostal churches, Jesus House, will be delivering a hamper to 1,777 homes in North West London in an effort to put the Christmas spotlight firmly back on Jesus.
Jesus born in manger to Virgin Mary, affirms Williams
The Archbishop of Canterbury clears the confusion on some key details in the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, including his birth in a manger to the Virgin Mary.
A journey to the Holy Land
In the final approach to Christmas, many people will be bustling about visiting relatives, shops, churches, carol services and maybe even Santa's Grotto. One stop that many people will not be making this Christmas, however, is the one place where it all started.
Remember homeless children this Christmas, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the nation to spare a thought for the 130,000 homeless children in the UK this Christmas.
Bethlehem profits from peaceful Christmas
Bethlehem souvenir store owner Mike Canawati is gearing up for his merriest Christmas in years.