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Most people 'satisfied' with rail service
The vast majority of Britons are happy with their rail service although satisfaction with long distance trips has fallen, according to a survey.
Iran to 'hit Tel Aviv and U.S. ships' if attacked
Iran will hit Tel Aviv, U.S. shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe talks to resume under Mbeki mediation
President Robert Mugabe's ruling party and Zimbabwe's opposition are to resume talks to resolve the country's political crisis, state media reported on Tuesday.
New guidelines stress heart screening for kids
Some children as young as two should be screened for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other heart disease risks, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sex abuse row ahead of Pope's Sydney visit
The head of the Catholic Church in Australia was embroiled in a sexual abuse controversy on Tuesday, only days before Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney for a visit that could see abuse victims staging protests.
Verra Cruz making waves in the musical mainstream
The signs are all there; the toxic buzz about Verra Cruz is leaking with ever-increasing pace.
The end of an era: Delirious? members look to new future apart
Iconic Christian band Delirious? issued a statement on Sunday announcing their decision to go their separate ways at the end of 2009.
G8 leaders warned of food, fuel, development crisis
The G8 must act to halt spiralling rises in food and oil prices and to increase aid to developing nations.
Salvation Army: Poor parenting putting more children at risk of homelessness
A new generation of children risks becoming socially excluded and even homeless unless urgent action is taken to tackle poor and abusive parenting head on, a report warns today.
Conservatives give Obama thumbs up for faith-based plan
Barack Obama's announcement of plans to not only maintain but to expand President Bush's beloved faith-based programmes have apparently softened conservatives and Christian voters who had feared the initiative would be dismantled if a liberal Democrat were to take over the White House.
Artists go zero-gravity painting
A group of British artists will take a giant leap for art when they attempt to produce masterpieces in zero gravity conditions on board a plane in Russia on Tuesday.
G8 wants U.N. deal to halve emissions
The G8 rich countries said on Tuesday they want to work with the nearly 200 states involved in U.N. climate change talks to adopt a goal of at least halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Saudi Arabia inter-faith conference drawing influential religious leaders
Christians, Jews and Muslims will gather in Madrid later this month for could be one of the highest profile inter-faith meetings in recorded history.
Anglicans still split over women bishops
The Church of England's governing body confirmed on Monday it will ordain women bishops but also approved measures to accommodate traditionalist opponents.
Firms' cashflow weakest in 16 years
Falling sales in a weak home market have left firms facing their worst cashflow situation since records began in 1992, a survey from the British Chamber of Commerce showed on Tuesday.
Church of England confirms support for women bishops, few concessions
The Church of England's General Synod voted on Monday to confirm its support for the ordination of women as bishops without offering much in the way of safeguards for objectors.