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African summit pressures Mugabe
African leaders on Monday pushed President Robert Mugabe to open talks with the opposition after he was re-elected unopposed in an election condemned as violent and unfair by the continent's own monitors.
NHS to refocus on quality of care
The quality of a patient's care will become the central focus of the National Health Service, with hospitals and care teams rewarded for achieving high standards, the government said on Monday.
Stab teen's sister urges end to violence
Former "EastEnders" actress Brooke Kinsella appealed on Monday for an end to the violence that has claimed the life of her brother Ben and 16 other teenagers in London this year.
Sarkozy blames army accident on negligence
French President Nicolas Sarkozy blamed "unacceptable negligence" on Monday for an accident at the weekend in which a soldier fired live ammunition instead of blanks, wounding 17 people.
Malaysia's Anwar leaves Turkish embassy refuge
Anwar Ibrahim, leader of Malaysia's revitalised opposition, left the Turkish embassy on Monday where he had taken refuge following sodomy accusations, the latest thunderbolt in Malaysia's political tempest.
Record numbers quit after smoking ban
A record number of smokers quit in the first nine months after the smoking ban came into force in England a year ago, according to a survey.
Iraq throws open door to foreign oil firms
Iraq threw open the world's third largest oil reserves to foreign firms on Monday, putting British and U.S. companies in pole position five years after U.S.-led troops invaded the country to oust Saddam Hussein.
Cheshire road Britain's most dangerous
An 8-mile stretch of road in Cheshire often used as a race track by motorcyclists is Britain's most dangerous highway while many major routes are still unsafe, according to a survey.
Sex diseases among over 45s rocket
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Britons aged over 45 has more than doubled in less than a decade with Internet dating and drugs that counter erectile dysfunction partly to blame, a report said on Monday.
Church, artists and culture: I still haven't found what I'm looking for
God is speaking at this time about the need of the church and the arts to embrace each other in new ways if we are truly going to see some transformation of our culture.
Political will helping India's AIDS battle - UN
A strong political will was stimulating India's fight against AIDS, raising hopes of controlling its spread in the country with the world's third-largest caseload, the UN's AIDS agency said on Monday.
Brenton Brown releases new album 'Because Of Your Love'
Award winning songwriter Brenton Brown has written some of the most popular praise and worship songs in the church today including "Lord Reign in Me", "Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)", "All Who Are Thirsty", "Holy", "Humble King", "Hosanna" and "Everlasting God".
Missing minister: URC leader comforts church members
The leader of the United Reformed Church in Wales has flown home from Africa to support church members waiting for news of their missing minister.
Report accuses Government of faith schools 'witch-hunt'
A new report out today from the Centre for Policy Studies accused the Government of carrying out a "witch-hunt" on faith schools.
World Emergency Relief names first 'Good Egg' school
The 'Be a Good Egg' campaign run by Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has received its first donation from a school after Tenby Junior School raised more than £250 - enough to send 42 chickens to lay eggs for impoverished families in Africa.
Pope may make first trip to Africa next year
Pope Benedict may travel to Africa next year for the first time as pontiff, a senior Vatican official said in comments published on Sunday.