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Brown focuses on long-term
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will pledge on Monday not to be pushed off course by the storm in the financial markets but to focus on long-term reforms to enable Britain to compete better globally.
Chavez blasts Colombia's Uribe
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday accused Colombian President Alvaro Uribe of lying in a dispute over his efforts to free rebel hostages, saying he had "frozen" ties because of the spat that threatens to harm trade.
Sarkozy tackles Hu on yuan and human rights
French President Nicolas Sarkozy brought his trademark directness to China on Monday, publicly urging President Hu Jintao to let the yuan rise more swiftly and cajoling Beijing to do more to respect human rights.
House prices cool further
Annual house price inflation in England and Wales slipped to its lowest in more than a year in November, a survey showed on Monday, as prices fell during the month.
Bush launches last-ditch push for Mideast peace
President George W. Bush meets Palestinian and Israeli leaders on Monday in a last-ditch push for Palestinian statehood before he leaves office in 14 months.
Virgin team named Northern Rock preferred bidder
A consortium led by Richard Branson's Virgin Group has been picked as the preferred bidder to rescue Northern Rock and plans to repay 11 billion pounds quickly to the Bank of England.
Chinese printers celebrate 50 millionth Bible
On 8 December, a celebration will be held in Nanjing, China, to celebrate the printing of the 50 millionth Bible at the Amity Printing Company (APC).
'Young people want to make world a better place' - bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury has called on Christians to fight what he calls "generational envy" and to offer support and encouragement to young people.
Scottish churches praised for anti-sectarianism efforts
Scottish Christians have been praised for their ongoing efforts to eradicate sectarianism ahead of a key conference on Monday.
Cardinal calls for 'self-examination' of Catholic Church
Cardinal Walter Kasper, head of the Vatican's council for relations with other Christian faiths, has called upon the Catholic Church to critically self-examine itself in view of the "exponential" rise of Pentecostal groups.
Canadian Anglican threatens action against churches joining South America
This weekend, divisions over homosexuality in the Canadian Anglican Church intensified as Conservative members met for a two day conference to discuss plans for the implementation of a parallel jurisdiction by the Anglican Church in South America.
Young people turn to Christianity in Hindu-dominated Nepal
When Raju Lama embraced Christianity at the age of 16, his Buddhist parents were furious and virtually expelled him from the family home near the Nepalese capital of Katmandu.
Nine-year-old boy takes over as Bishop of Oxford for the day
Children take over in the Diocese of Oxford for 11 MILLION takeover day.
Pope appoints 23 new cardinals
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland Dr Sean Brady was among 23 new cardinals appointed by the Vatican on Saturday.
Fight the Flu Naturally
Cold and flu season is upon us once again. The flu (short name for influenza) is a highly contagious infection caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs ...
American Website Offers Free Christian Music, Books
A new website is offering free Christian books and music and delivering them to the mailboxes of avid readers and music lovers...