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U.N.'s Ban heads for Asia on Burma aid mission
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon headed to southeast Asia on Wednesday on a mission to secure more help for cyclone victims in Burma, whose military rulers have finally granted an aid agency the use of helicopters to deliver supplies.
Georgia votes, opposition poised to cry foul
Georgians voted in a parliamentary election on Wednesday that the West says will be a test of President Mikheil Saakashvili's democratic credentials as he pushes for NATO membership.
Israeli strikes and raid kill 5 Palestinians
Israeli air strikes in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed a Palestinian youth and a farmer, medical workers said.
Somali gunmen kidnap aid workers
Somali gunmen stormed the office of an aid group and kidnapped two Italian aid workers and a Somali colleague on Wednesday, officials and residents said.
Radio station says Kazakhstan blocking website
Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has accused Kazakhstan of blocking access to its website which it said was deliberate interference in its news reporting.
U.S. efforts to close Guantanamo at standstill-Gates
U.S. efforts to close the military-run prison at Guantanamo Bay have reached a standstill due to legal and practical problems, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday.
Abortion limit stays at 24 weeks
Parliament voted on Tuesday to keep the upper legal limit on abortion at 24 weeks, disappointing campaigners who argue survival rates have improved.
Hope UK aims for 1,000 voluntary drug educators
Christian drug education charity Hope UK has launched a recruitment drive to bring its total number of voluntary drug educators to 1,000 in the hopes of reaching 500,000 children and young people a year by the end of 2011.
Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a 11-day visit, which includes a meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Church publishes prayers to ease exam stress
The Church of England has published a selection of prayers offering reassurance to students and teachers in coping with the current examination period.
Leprosy Mission supports disabled Burma cyclone victims
The Leprosy Mission is appealing for donations to support its work with disabled survivors of Cyclone Nargis two weeks after it hit Burma.
Anthony Evans: bridging into new beginnings
With a new record label and album out, singer Anthony Evans could not be happier about how things are going.
Parliament to vote on abortion time limit
Lawmakers will vote on proposals to reduce Britain's time limit for abortion from 24 weeks on Tuesday as parliament debates far-reaching changes to British fertility legislation.
Parliament votes on abortion time limit
MPs will vote on proposals to reduce the time limit for abortion from 24 weeks on Tuesday as parliament debates far-reaching changes to fertility legislation.
Taiwan's new president offers China dialogue
Taiwan's new president took office on Tuesday with a historic offer to reopen dialogue with China, which claims the island as its territory, but pledged to maintain Taipei's existing self-rule and separate international profile.
Obama to take big step in Democratic race
Barack Obama will take a major step toward the Democratic presidential nomination when Oregon and Kentucky vote on Tuesday, but rival Hillary Clinton still hopes to spoil the party.