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Population boom will pressure forests
Booming demand for food, fuel and wood as the world's population surges from six to nine billion will put unprecedented and unsustainable demand on the world's remaining forests, two new reports said on Monday.
Beijing warns drivers to stay off Olympic roads
Beijing has warned drivers that might consider violating Olympic traffic restrictions that they will be caught by a high-tech surveillance network, but offenders will receive only modest fines, local media reported on Monday.
Botox shots may help ward off migraines
Injections of botulinum toxin - better known as Botox - may help prevent migraines in people who suffer frequent migraine attacks that are poorly controlled with oral prevention therapies, research hints.
Churchgoers don't want to hear about schism, says bishop
The bishop who leads the Anglican Communion's Consultative Council (ACC) - the church's major forum, says churchgoers worldwide do not want to hear bishops talking about division and schism.
Fresh violence against Christians in India's Orissa region
While Christians in Orissa are still recovering from the aftermath of Kandhamal Christmas onslaught, reports are emerging of fresh violence.
Review: 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' more like a wild ride
If you're thinking about heading out to the amusement park but are deterred by the scorching rays of the sun, you might want to consider going for Journey to the Center of the Earth.
China detains two 'underground' priests - group
Two Catholic priests in China's "underground" church have been detained for over a month after trying to join a pilgrimage, an overseas group said, as the government seeks to quell protest threats before the Olympics.
Fannie and Freddie rescue calms markets
A U.S government plan to shore up mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac helped calm markets on Monday but did little to allay fears about the health of the U.S. financial system.
InBev agrees to buy Anheuser for $50 bln
U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc accepted a sweetened $50 billion (25.2 billion pound) takeover bid from Belgium-based InBev NV, creating the world's largest beer maker.
ICC prosecutor set to charge Sudan's Bashir
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutor looks poised to seek the arrest of Sudan's president on Monday for alleged war crimes in Darfur in a move Khartoum warns could set fire to the region.
Govt blasted over carbon emissions
The government's record in cutting its own emissions of planet-warming gases was "extremely poor", a cross-party panel of politicians said on Monday.
Italy and Britain eye nuclear power potential
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Sunday oil-consuming countries should meet to fix a maximum price they were prepared to pay for oil or they would have to invest heavily in nuclear power.
Kids should work with hands for brains' sake
British children's brain development is being threatened by their failure to work with their hands in school and at home, said a report released on Monday.
Top South Korea party seeks talks with North on killing
The ruling party of South Korea's president said on Monday it wanted dialogue with North Korea over the shooting death of a South Korean tourist at a resort in the North to prevent already frayed ties from being further damaged.
Malaysia's Anwar snubs police and risks arrest
Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim refused to meet police on Monday over sodomy accusations against him, his lawyer said, challenging the authorities to serve an order on him.
Soon-to-be-released Tomlin album features hit 'Jesus Messiah'
Chris Tomlin, one of the most popular worship leaders of our time, will be releasing his fifth studio album, Hello Love, this autumn with recently released solo "Jesus Messiah" amongst the tracks.