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Britain sets out climate bills, deemed conflicting
The British government, a major advocate of international climate change action, will bring forward within weeks three climate related pieces of legislation that environmentalists say are contradictory.
Pope holds historic meeting with Saudi king
Pope Benedict and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah held a historic meeting on Tuesday and discussed the situation of minority Christians in the Islamic country where the Vatican wants them to have more freedom.
EU pushes anti-terror plans for air travel and Web
Europe should strengthen the fight against terrorism by cracking down on militant Web sites and compiling U.S.-style profiles of air passengers, the European Union executive said on Tuesday.
Suicide bomber kills 50 in northern Afghanistan
A suicide attack on a parliamentary delegation killed at least 50 people in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday, a provincial official said, in the worst such blast in the country's history.
Paparazzi not compelled to appear at Diana inquest
France has rejected a request to compel paparazzi, who pursued Princess Diana's car into a Paris road tunnel where she died in a high-speed crash, to testify at an inquiry into her death, the British coroner said on Tuesday.
Italy police question 3 over UK student's murder
Italian police brought three people in for questioning on Tuesday over the brutal murder of an English student in the university town of Perugia last week, including the girl's American flatmate.
Climate experts to help fight Africa's meningitis
Climate and health experts are teaming up to combat meningitis in Africa, fearing that creeping desertification and dust storms will aid a disease that thrives where people suffer from sore throats.
Billy Graham to mark 89th birthday with thoughts of heavenly reunion
World-renowned evangelist Billy Graham will mark his 89th birthday on Wednesday, by expressing his gratitude for his health, his family and the ongoing hope of being reunited with his wife Ruth in Heaven.
Church Action on Poverty calls for £7/hour living wage
Church Action on Poverty has called on all employers to pay a Living Wage of at least £7 an hour.
12 mistakes Western mission agencies have made
World renowned missiologist Dr. Ralph D Winter shared 12 past mistakes made by Western mission agencies that Asian missiologists should avoid.
Gene explains why breast-feeding makes kids smarter
A very common gene can help explain why breast-fed babies tend to grow up to be more intelligent than those raised exclusively on bottled milk.
Pro-democracy prisoner faces new charges in Belarus
A human rights group has expressed grave concerns for a Belarusian prisoner who is facing fresh charges after being imprisoned for his pro-democracy works.
Brown aims for fresh start with new laws
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will unveil proposals on Tuesday to step up anti-terrorism measures and tackle a crippling housing shortage.
Hundreds of leaders gather for Global Christian Forum
A unique gathering of high level church leaders commences 6 November in Kenya, featuring the broadest range of Christian traditions ever represented at a global meeting.
Joel Edwards appointed to Equality & Human Rights Commission
The Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Church welcomes Royal Mail's return to Christmas-themed stamps
The Church of England has welcomed the Royal Mail's return to a religious theme for its 2007 Christmas stamps following 2006's 'Winter Wonderland' theme.