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CofE Pleased with Rise in A-level Religious Studies Entries
The Church of England has welcomed the rise in the number of students taking A-level Religious Studies, despite competition from a number of new subjects.
Egyptian Christian Convert Vows Not to Give Up
Death threats, his family's renunciation of him, and condemnation from most of Egypt have not deterred Christian convert Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy from pursuing his historic case to seek official recognition for his conversion from Islam to Christianity.
WHO Urges Free Distribution of Anti-Malaria Nets
The World Health Organisation on Thursday recommended that malaria endemic countries widely distribute free insecticide-treated mosquito nets that give long-term protection against the disease which kills more than one million people a year.
Police Make Arrests in Airport Climate Protests
Police arrested 11 people staging a climate protest outside Biggin Hill airport in Kent on Thursday as part of the wider campaign against the expansion of Heathrow airport.
Internet is 'the New Afghanistan', says New York Police Chief
The Internet is the new battleground against Islamist extremism because it provides ideology that could radicalize Westerners who might then initiate home-grown attacks, New York police chief Raymond Kelly said on Wednesday.
A-Level Results Day - One in Four Receive an 'A'
More than a quarter of A-level papers received the top grade this year, the highest percentage ever, according to figures released on Thursday.
Storm Dean Becomes First Atlantic Hurricane of 2007
Tropical Storm Dean strengthened into the 2007 Atlantic storm season's first hurricane on Thursday as it revved up over warm waters and raced toward Caribbean islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Councils Told to Stop Clamping Cars for Profits
Traffic wardens will be banned from clamping illegally parked cars in all but the most serious cases, under government plans unveiled on Thursday.
US Signs $30 Billion Defence Aid Pact with Israel
The United States and Israel signed on Thursday a formal agreement under which Washington will provide it with $30 billion in defence aid over the next decade, a 25 percent increase over previous years.
Sudan Allows Darfur Rebel Leader to be Treated Abroad
The Sudanese government has agreed to allow ailing Darfur rebel leader Suleiman Jamous to travel abroad for medical treatment, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Security, Energy to Dominate Central Asia Summit
Leaders of Russia, China and four ex-Soviet states will gather on Thursday to strengthen an alliance aimed at maintaining control over Central Asia, a region with energy resources coveted by the West.
South Korea to Send Aid to Flood-Hit North
South Korea will send emergency aid to its poorer northern neighbour after floods left hundreds of North Koreans dead or missing, damaged thousands of buildings and may have displaced up to 300,000 people, a report said Thursday.
Green Activists Assail India's Forest Mining Push
India's drive to attract investments in mining in resource-rich forests could upset the fragile ecological balance of the country, environmentalists said.
Kenya Parliament Rejects Move to Boost Women MPs
Kenya's parliament has rejected a bill to create 50 extra seats for women in a legislature with one of the lowest female representation in Africa.
Collapsed China Bridge Made of Rocks to 'Be in Harmony' with Nature
A Chinese bridge that collapsed killing at least 41 people was made with rocks and concrete rather than stronger steel so that it would be in "harmony with the environment", state media said, quoting an official.
Indian Flooding Sparks New Worries About Polio
India will make "extraordinary efforts" to immunise children against polio in its eastern state of Bihar, fearing disruption by massive flooding may make them more vulnerable to the crippling disease, officials said on Thursday.