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Heather Payne leaves Point of Grace
Fans and friends of Point of Grace noticed two letters posted Friday on the Christian pop group's official website that confirmed what some had already been speculating - that one of them was leaving the group.
Branson predicts 'spectacular' airline casualties
There will be "spectacular casualties" in the airline industry over the next 12 months, billionaire Richard Branson, the owner of Britain's No. 2 long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic, was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Mandela calls for end to hatred and division
Former South African President Nelson Mandela on Saturday called for more solidarity to end conflicts that have sown hatred and division around the world.
World Bank sees food prices high until 2012
World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Saturday he expected food prices to remain above 2004 levels until at least 2012 and energy prices would also remain high and volatile.
Panesar exposes South African spin fallibility
Monty Panesar exposed South Africa's historic fallibility against spin bowling on Saturday with four for 74 on the third day of the first test at Lord's.
Chambers wins 100m Olympic trials
Dwain Chambers achieved the first stage in his bid to run at the Beijing Olympics when he won the 100 metres final at the British trials on Saturday and must now await a legal ruling on his eligibility.
Second Tour de France win for Cavendish
The Tour de France focus switched back to cycling on Saturday when Briton Mark Cavendish's win in the rain-swept eighth stage overshadowed Manuel Beltran's positive drugs test the previous day.
Former White House press secretary Snow dies
U.S. President George W. Bush's former press secretary Tony Snow, known for his genial jousting with reporters, has died of cancer, the White House said on Saturday.
U.S. to list retailers getting recalled meat, poultry
Months after the biggest meat recall in U.S. history, the Agriculture Department said on Friday it will begin making public the names of retail stores that receive tainted products, but critics said the change does not go far enough to protect public health.
Bishop tells Christians not to compromise on Christ's uniqueness
Only Jesus Christ can give true meaning to the values that underpin British society, says the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali.
China defends veto of Zimbabwe resolution
China said on Saturday that sanctions against Zimbabwe's government would "complicate", rather than ease, conflict in the troubled African country, defending its decision to veto a proposed U.N. resolution.
N.Korea pledges to fully disable nuclear plant
North Korea pledged on Saturday to complete steps to disable its nuclear facilities by the end of October, at six-country talks aimed at disarming the communist state in return for aid and better diplomatic relations.
U.S. seizes IndyMac as troubles spread
U.S. banking regulators swooped in to seize mortgage lender IndyMac Bancorp Inc on Friday after withdrawals by panicked depositors led to the third-largest banking failure in U.S. history.
Miliband says Russia U.N. veto 'incomprehensible'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Saturday Russia's veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe was "incomprehensible".
Stocks slump on U.S. mortgage firm jitters
Fears about the worsening health of the two largest U.S. mortgage finance companies slammed global stocks and the dollar on Friday spurred by a report of a possible government takeover that could trim or eliminate the value of its common stock.
Brown pledges action after four knife killings
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to introduce new measures to tackle knife crime on Friday, after four fatal stabbings in a single day in London brought the total killed in the capital this year above 50.