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Suicide car bomber kills six in Kabul
A suicide car bomber killed six Afghan civilians in an attack on U.S. troops near the airport in Afghanistan's capital on Thursday, officials said.
New York Gov. Spitzer resigns but more woes likely
Resigning over reports he paid for a $1,000-an-hour prostitute, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer leaves behind his political post but could face legal trouble from the stunning sex scandal.
Flu outbreak shuts Hong Kong schools for two weeks
More than half a million Hong Kong schoolchildren stayed at home on Thursday after the government shut all kindergartens and primary schools for two weeks to contain an outbreak of flu.
Sudanese students attack Samaritan's Purse workers - group
Sudanese college students attack Samaritan's Purse workers over fees and graduation.
Race flap forces Clinton supporter to quit
A high-profile supporter quit Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on Wednesday after a remark about black Democratic rival Barack Obama was interpreted as racist.
McCain to talk security on Europe and Mideast trip
Republican presidential candidate John McCain says he will emphasise national security issues from Afghanistan to global climate change on a visit to Europe and the Middle East next week.
Darling cuts growth forecasts in budget
Chancellor Alistair Darling cut growth forecasts and sharply ramped up borrowing on Wednesday as the economy faces tough times and his government slides in the polls.
No obvious cause of death for police chief
A post-mortem examination carried out on police chief Michael Todd on Wednesday has revealed no obvious cause of death, the coroner's office said.
Pratchett gives 500,000 pounds to Alzheimer's charity
Author Terry Pratchett said on Thursday he will donate half a million pounds for research into Alzheimer's disease, the degenerative brain disorder he has had for more than two years.
Darling delays fuel duty hike to October
Chancellor Alistair Darling delayed on Wednesday a planned rise in fuel duty following intense pressure to scrap the increase after soaring oil prices sent the cost of petrol sharply higher.
Darling raises alcohol duties above inflation
Chancellor Alistair Darling announced on Wednesday that alcohol duty will increase by 6 percent above the inflation rate with hefty rises in beer, wine and spirits coming in at midnight on Sunday.
Erotic hair straightener advert ruled offensive to Christians
An erotic television advertisement for hair straighteners that used religious imagery like rosary beads and the phrase: "thy will be done" has been banned for being offensive to Christians.
Faith communities contribute over £2bn to UK economy - report
A landmark report published on Tuesday suggests that the contribution of faith community congregations to the UK economy is well in excess of £2.1 billon.
Top U.S. Mideast commander quits after Iran article
The top U.S. commander for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars said on Tuesday he would quit after a magazine reported he was pushing President George W. Bush to avoid war with Iran.
Obama beats Clinton in Mississippi
Democrat Barack Obama easily beat rival Hillary Clinton in Mississippi on Tuesday, giving him new momentum in their heated presidential fight as they head to the next showdown in Pennsylvania in six weeks.
Thaksin pleads not guilty to Thai graft charges
Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pleaded not guilty to corruption charges against him and his wife on Wednesday as hundreds of supporters outside the Supreme Court chanted their support for him.