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Methodists to make major investment in youth engagement
The Methodist Conference has agreed to invest more than £4 million in a major initiative to develop and enhance the participation of young people in the life of the Church.
Jesse Jackson apologises for 'crude' Obama remark
US civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson has apologised for a crude and disparaging remark about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at the weekend while he was speaking into an open microphone that he thought had been turned off.
Catholic church reopens abuse case ahead papal visit
Only days before Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney, a 25-year-old sexual abuse case involving a Sydney priest has been reopened by the Catholic church after an Australian cardinal denied he tried to cover-up the abuse.
Browne focuses on Afghan challenge
Afghanistan poses a greater challenge than Iraq for the United States and its allies and will require a commitment from the international community for a generation, Defence Secretary Des Browne said on Thursday.
Pakistan says U.N. favourable to Bhutto inquiry
Pakistan has reached a 'broad understanding' with the United Nations on aspects of a proposed U.N. investigation into the killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto but details remain to be worked out, its foreign minister said on Thursday.
Davis regains seat amid low turnout
Former shadow Home Secretary David Davis on Friday won the Haltemprice and Howden by-election triggered by his decision to make a stand over civil liberties, although only a third of voters turned out.
Nine British soldiers hurt by friendly fire
Six of the nine British soldiers hurt in a friendly fire incident in southern Afghanistan have returned to duty after treatment, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
Electoral register details 'should not be sold'
Selling the electoral register to marketing companies is no way for local authorities to treat people's personal information and could even put them off voting, according to a report.
Paedophiles abroad targeted by law change
The Home Office is to target paedophiles who travel abroad for sex by changing the law to allow for their prosecution in the UK, it said on Friday.
Man remanded over murder of French students
A 33-year-old man charged with the murder of two French students in a frenzied knife attack last week has appeared in court.
Brown attempts 'Heathcliff' makeover
Prime Minister Gordon Brown sought to soften his image on Thursday with a chatty interview that pried into his private life, but drew ridicule after he compared himself to a tormented literary character.
Car tax hike to hit 9 million
The drivers of nine million cars, nearly half of all those in Britain, will be worse off under government plans to raise vehicle duty for polluting cars, according to figures from the Treasury.
Bank holds interest rates at 5 percent
The Bank of England held interest rates at 5.0 percent on Thursday as policymakers tussle with slower economic growth and surging inflation, but analysts say rates will have to fall eventually.
Turkey detains four and tightens security
Police detained four suspects and patrolled the high-walled perimeter of the U.S. consulate in Istanbul on Thursday after 3 policemen and 3 gunmen were killed in what a minister said was a suicide attack.
Bank holds interest rates at 5 percent
The Bank of England held interest rates at 5.0 percent on Thursday as policymakers tussle with slower economic growth and surging inflation, but analysts say rates will have to fall eventually.
Car tax changes to leave 9 mln worse off
The drivers of nine million cars, nearly half of all those in Britain, will be worse off under government plans to raise vehicle duty for polluting cars, according to figures from the Treasury.