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Pentecostal Church report warns of false prophets
A major Pentecostal denomination released a paper Tuesday stating the church's position on the apostolic movement that included a warning on false prophets.
Clinton claims broad support after Pennsylvania win
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday her victory over rival Barack Obama in Pennsylvania showed she had the broad support needed to recapture the White House for Democrats in November's presidential election.
Scotland urges EU to keep salmon trade protection
Scottish authorities appealed to the European Commission on Wednesday not to axe anti-dumping measures that protect its salmon farmers from fierce Norwegian competition.
Confusion increases over Zimbabwe election
Uncertainty increased in Zimbabwe on Wednesday over a disputed election as pressure intensified for results to be announced from a presidential vote more than three weeks ago.
Jury shown new footage of July 7 London bombers
Previously unseen surveillance footage of two of the July 7 London suicide bombers meeting a "committed terrorist" was shown on Wednesday to a court where three men accused of helping them are on trial.
UK's Brown heads off tax rebellion
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown made concessions on tax reform on Wednesday to end a rebellion by members of his own party which had threatened to further erode his authority.
Oprah's 'church' video draws over 5 million to YouTube
A YouTube video which features talk show host Oprah Winfrey denying Jesus as the only way to God and promoting New Age ideas has received over 5 million views and is still climbing.
UK's Darling acts to ease pain for low earners
British finance minister Alistair Darling said on Wednesday he would look at winter fuel payments, tax credits and the minimum wage as ways to reduce pressure on people who will suffer because of the removal of a 10 percent income tax rate.
EU vows no privacy breaches with US visa accords
The European Commission pledged on Wednesday that any pact with the United States to allow visa-free transatlantic flights for all Europeans would respect privacy rights cherished in Europe.
Germany's Merkel urges action to dampen food prices
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged countries across the globe to take action to dampen food price inflation, adding that the issue would be raised at the next Group of Eight (G8) summit.
Britain says will push for arms embargo on Zimbabwe
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday he would put forward proposals for an embargo on all arms going to Zimbabwe.
Failed London July 21 plotters lose appeal bid
Four men jailed for life for their part in attempted suicide bombings in London in July 2005 had their appeal bids turned down on Wednesday after the judge branded their crimes "merciless".
Zimbabwean bishops fear genocide - CAFOD
CAFOD today called for peace with an end to all violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe and demanded urgent action from the United Nations as bishops spoke of their fear of genocide.
Nuns and monks pressing Government to kick carbon habit
Hundreds of nuns, monks and clergy are to march on Parliament on Wednesday in a bid to convince the UK to kick its carbon habit.
Kenya's churches told to be part of healing process
The head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) told 400 Reformed Church leaders to be part of the healing of their nation, in a visit to the strife-torn country last week.
Personal debt pushing UK families to breaking point, warns CAP
1 in 4 couples in the red split up due to debt, 67% missed meals to make repayments, 40% on medication due to debt-related stress, finds leading debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.