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Russia and EU seek better relations at summit
Russia and the European Union will try to mend frayed relations by discussing a new partnership pact at a summit on Friday, but a trade dispute could sour the atmosphere.
Gunman kills senior Mexican policeman in restaurant
A Mexican police chief and his bodyguard were shot to death as they ate lunch in Mexico City on Thursday, the latest police slaying in a drug war that has killed more than 1,600 people this year.
Foreigners threaten Afghan snow leopards
Afghanistan's snow leopards have barely survived three decades of war. But now the few remaining mountain leopards left in Afghanistan face another threat - foreigners involved in rebuilding the war-torn country.
Bank policymakers soothe rate concerns
Bank of England policymakers calmed market expectations of early interest rate rises, saying on Thursday that they wanted to avoid a marked economic slowdown which might pull the inflation rate below target.
Mugabe says vote must go ahead
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Thursday rejected African calls to postpone a presidential election on Friday, saying there could be no interference in his country even from the African Union.
Brown launches 'green revolution' energy plan
Britain set out plans on Thursday for a tenfold increase in renewable energy within 12 years in a scheme welcomed for its ambition but criticised for lacking concrete policies to cut carbon emissions and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
U.S. pulls nuclear weapons from UK
The United States has quietly withdrawn its last nuclear weapons from Britain after more than half a century, a watchdog said on Thursday.
Police hand Labour donations file to prosecutors
Police have handed the results of their investigations into secret donations to the Labour Party to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide what, if any, further actions to take.
Pay gap between sexes to go public
Companies will be encouraged to publish the pay gap between their male and female employees under proposed laws to encourage women to complain when they are underpaid, the government said on Thursday.
Zimbabwe casts pall over Mandela UK visit, concert
Nelson Mandela uttered just four words criticizing Zimbabwe's leadership, but they were enough to resonate around the world.
Greece to ban indoor smoking in public from 2010
Greece, Europe's heaviest smoking nation, plans to ban tobacco from all indoor public places from 2010 and prohibit under-18s from purchasing it, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Group advises adding multiple vaccines for kids
U.S. immunization advisers have suggested using two new vaccines that will greatly reduce the number of jabs that babies and children get to protect them from a range of diseases.
Gates leaves Microsoft to focus on philanthropy
Sensing the start of a personal computer revolution, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 to start Microsoft Corp and pursue a vision of a computer on every desk and in every home.
Christian surfers hit Devon waves for national conference
More than 140 surfers from across Europe hit the waves in North Devon last weekend for the 14th Christian Surfers UK National Conference.
Rejesus partners with Church Army to make Jesus famous
Rejesus and Church Army launch strategic partnership to offer even more resources on Jesus to those seeking a greater understanding of the man Christians call Lord and Saviour.
Experts debate religion's role in American democracy
Experts in a panel butted heads on Tuesday over how religious engagement in public policy should look in 21st century American democracy against the backdrop of a presidential race where it is strange not to talk about one's faith.