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Robinson succeeds as NI first minister

Peter Robinson took over as Northern Ireland's first minister on Thursday, succeeding Ian Paisley and shoring up last year's agreement to share power with political foes in a regional government.

Polyclinics won't improve quality of care

Government plans to build 152 "super surgeries" throughout England will not by themselves improve the quality of healthcare provided to patients, a report by an influential think tank said on Thursday.

More home-grown veg as belts tighten

Almost 70 years after Britons were urged to Dig For Victory to produce hearty home-grown food to help the war effort, domestic horticulture is coming back.

Thousands of donations, prayers honour Curtis Chapman's daughter

Thousands of people have offered their prayers and donations to Shaohannah's Hope, the adoption ministry founded by Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, after the tragic death of his youngest daughter Maria Sue in May.

Faithbook launches on Facebook to tackle extremism

The first interfaith page on the popular site Facebook was launched Tuesday in an effort to foster greater understanding among people of different religions and to combat extremism.

Hughes wants Man City to rival United

New Manchester City manager Mark Hughes said he wanted the club to challenge at the highest level in England and Europe, and would consider signing Brazilian Ronaldinho if the opportunity arose.

UK and U.S. diplomats detained in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean police detained U.S. and British diplomats for several hours on Thursday, slashing the tyres of their cars after they visited victims of political violence ahead of a presidential vote, the U.S. embassy said.

UK urges coordinated EU response on food and energy

The European Union should take coordinated action to try to tame rising food and energy prices, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Thursday.

Clinton to end presidential bid and back Obama

Hillary Clinton will end her presidential bid and declare her support for Barack Obama, she said in a letter on Thursday, concluding a gruelling 16-month nominating fight that split the Democratic Party.

Stevie Wonder launches tour in UK

U.S. singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder will tour Europe for the first time in more than a decade, organisers said on Thursday.

Christian People's Alliance challenges London to cut carbon

As the world marks UN World Environment Day today, Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) Executive member David Campanale says the City of London must admit to its role in financing the process and production of carbon fuels, which contribute to global warming.