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High Court asked to stop animal-human hybrid experiments
The Christian Legal Centre has gone to the High Court in a bid to halt research by two universities using animal-human hybrids.
Chuck Colson diagnoses 'heart' of church problem
Healthy churches breed a healthy culture, but church problems can lead to social woes, contended political strategist turned ministry leader Chuck Colson on Tuesday.
Bank expected to cut rates to 5 percent
The Bank of England looks set to cut interest rates on Thursday for the third time since December to shore up the economy in the face of the global credit squeeze.
Brown calls for G8 action on food crisis
Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday called for a coordinated response led by the United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund to address soaring food prices.
Sugar introduces 'Apprentice' flop to F-word
Software sales manager Ian Stringer has become the latest candidate in business reality show "The Apprentice" to be fired after making a meal of a restaurant exercise.
Record beach litter threatens marine wildlife
Plastic litter on Britain's beaches has reached record levels, endangering whales, dolphins and seabirds, an environmental charity survey said on Thursday.
Police warn vigilantes after Shannon mother remanded
Police warned neighbours of Shannon Matthews not to take the law into their own hands on Wednesday after her mother was remanded in custody in connection with her disappearance.
Max Mosley to face confidence vote
Max Mosley will face a vote of confidence as president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) by a secret ballot, the FIA said on Wednesday.
Missing TV host's family 'extremely concerned'
Police searching for missing children's television presenter Mark Speight said on Wednesday his family are "extremely concerned" for his welfare following his disappearance two months after his fiancee's death.
Olympic torch evades protesters and supporters alike
The Olympic torch's only stop in North America turned into a game of hide and seek on Wednesday as San Francisco abruptly changed the route, angering both China supporters and protesters.
Mugabe's govt says no problem with summit
President Robert Mugabe's government said on Thursday it had no problem with Zambia's decision to hold an emergency regional summit on Zimbabwe this weekend but made clear it had not sought assistance.
Bush to defend Iraq strategy and endorse troop pause
After a contentious debate in Congress on Iraq, President George W. Bush on Thursday will defend his war policy, which will leave resolution of the costly and unpopular conflict to his successor.
Burma migrants suffocate in container
Fifty four illegal Burma immigrants died of suffocation while being smuggled into Thailand in a refrigerated container near the Thai-Burma border, a police officer said on Thursday.
China's paramilitary told to ensure Olympic stability
China's powerful paramilitary forces must ensure domestic stability for the Beijing Olympics as well as tackle terrorist threats, commanders said at a security meeting.
British police 'let down' honour killing victim
Two British police forces failed a young Kurdish woman who was tortured, raped and murdered in an honour killing plotted by her family, the police watchdog concluded on Wednesday.
Police warn vigilantes after Shannon mother remanded
Police warned neighbours of Shannon Matthews not to take the law into their own hands on Wednesday after her mother was remanded in custody in connection with her disappearance.