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PCUSA Assembly approves deleting gay clergy ban
The Presbyterian Church (USA)'s highest governing body voted last Friday in favour of a proposal that would allow for the ordination of non-celibate gays and lesbians.
Observers say Zimbabwe poll unfair
President Robert Mugabe is expected to be declared the winner of Zimbabwe's widely condemned election on Sunday and prepare to confront his critics at an African Union summit the next day.
Israel reopens Gaza border
Israel reopened at least three of its border crossings with the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Sunday after a halt to Palestinian cross-border attacks that had strained an Egyptian-brokered truce, officials said.
Iraqi officials angered by U.S. raid near Kerbala
Iraqi officials have expressed outrage over a U.S. raid near the holy Shi'ite city of Kerbala, which they said should have been approved by local authorities since security for the area is under Iraqi control.
Iran minister says Israel in no position to attack
Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday he did not believe Israel was in a position to attack the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
Pakistani secure militant area in Khyber region
Pakistani security forces have secured an area in the Khyber region, where a key supply route passes into Afghanistan, a day after launching an offensive to push back militants threatening Peshawar.