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Egypt begins mass deportations of Eritrean migrants
Egypt has begun mass deportations of detained Eritrean asylum seekers to Asmara and plans to forcibly return hundreds more in a move Amnesty International said puts them at serious risk of torture.
Obama website to tackle faith, patriotism rumours
Barack Obama launches new website to dispel rumours that he is a Muslim and that his wife is racist.
Ireland rejects treaty in blow for EU
Irish have voters rejected the European Union's Lisbon treaty, putting plans to overhaul the bloc's institutions in peril and humiliating Ireland's political leaders.
Woman tells court Dando accused stalked her
A woman who says she was stalked by the man accused of murdering BBC presenter Jill Dando broke down in court on Friday as she re-lived the day she was confronted by him.
Couple accused of supermarket murder
A couple have been accused of murdering a man who died after he was assaulted in a supermarket in southwest London, police said on Friday.
Mugabe says war vets ready to fight
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said on Friday liberation war veterans would take up arms if he loses a June 27 presidential run-off vote.
Pakistani tribes reach for guns after U.S. attack
Fiercely independent tribesmen, angered by a U.S. air strike that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers this week, vowed to raise a militia to help Pakistan's army defend the border with Afghanistan.
Bush and pope take break in calm of Vatican Gardens
Pope Benedict gave George W. Bush an unprecedented welcome in the tranquillity of the Vatican Gardens on Friday before the U.S. president resumed his campaign to rally European support for sanctions against Iran.
Brown revels in Tory discomfort over Davis
Gordon Brown was quick to capitalise on Conservative discomfort over the resignation of David Davis, saying on Friday the security issue had exposed Tory divisions.
Eq. Guinea to try British mercenary
Mercenary Simon Mann, an Eton-educated former special forces officer, will go on trial in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday for leading a failed 2004 coup, the state's public prosecutor said on Friday.
Dollar grabs spotlight at G8 inflation talks
The U.S. dollar took centre stage as Group of Eight finance ministers gathered in Japan on Friday to wrestle with surging inflation and the impact of record oil prices on a slowing global economy.
Author Keyes takes on domestic violence with humour
Irish author Marian Keyes has had her fair share of personal suffering - alcoholism, depression, suicidal thoughts, rehab - but decided to take on the pain of domestic violence victims in her latest book.
Exploring Ben Affleck's 'Gone Baby Gone': You are what you choose
Ben Affleck's directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone, is a powerful study of morality set in the traumatic context of child abduction.
Prime Minister hails 'world-changing' work of Faithworks projects
Gordon Brown commends Faithworks' outreach projects for their community-transforming power.
Report: Christians investing millions in community transformation
Christians are making a remarkable contribution to the social welfare and transformation of their local communities, according to a new report launched yesterday.
Prince of Wales hosts reception for Hope08 volunteers
The Prince of Wales thanked volunteers for the 'one million hours of kindness' they are offering to the UK this year as part of Hope08.