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Asia shows way to fight dengue as global spread looms
Clarissa Poon was one of an estimated 50 million people who contracted mosquito-borne dengue fever last year. She spent an agonizing week on a drip in a Bangkok hospital as she battled the potentially deadly disease.
N.Korea tightens border crossers crackdown
North Korea has increased punishment for those trying to flee the desperately poor state, further tightening control in a country with a dreadful human rights record, a rights group and U.S. State Department report said.
Serbia will not punish Kosovo with embargo
Serbia promised on Tuesday not to undermine Kosovo's fragile economy with an embargo, despite its strong opposition to the ethnic Albanian region's declaration of independence last month.
Darling set to cut growth forecasts
Chancellor Alistair Darling looks set to cut growth forecasts and ramp up borrowing in his first budget on Wednesday as the economy faces its most challenging test in more than a decade.
Manchester police chief found dead
The head of one of Britain's biggest police forces was found dead at a beauty spot in north Wales on Tuesday, police said.
Balance your household budget - it's a matter of life and debt, says CofE
The Church of England is launching an easy-to-use interactive online resource for working out a household spending budget, with helpful prayers for guidance (both attached), emphasising that the Bible teaches us to be content with what we have, rather than find satisfaction from over-spending.
More severe gales to sweep Britain overnight
Winds gusting up to 80 mph are expected to sweep across the country late on Tuesday and into early Wednesday, a day after a storm brought down trees and power lines in southern England and Wales.
Schools breaking rules over fair admissions
Many state-funded schools are breaking the government's new code on fair admissions, with some asking parents to make a financial contribution before accepting an application, Schools Secretary Ed Balls said on Tuesday.
Briton admits Equatorial Guinea coup plot
A British mercenary admitted in an interview broadcast on Tuesday he plotted to oust Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in 2004 but the "swashbuckling" scheme failed.
Report says foot and mouth blamed on 'shabby' lab
Shabby facilities and substandard practices at a government research centre were in part to blame for last year's outbreak of foot and mouth disease in southeast England, an independent review said on Tuesday.
Stansted expansion plans prompt green fury
Airports operator BAA has put forward plans to double the size of Stansted in Essex, drawing a sharp response from green campaigners who have promised to resort to direct protest action.
Pupils could take allegiance oath to the Queen
Schoolchildren should take part in a "coming of age" ceremony at the end of their studies to mark the transition to adult citizenship, former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith said on Tuesday.
Construction of 2012 stadium to start early
Construction of London's 2012 Olympic Stadium is to start three months ahead of schedule, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) said on Tuesday.
Alive and Kicking launches major anti-abortion campaign
Alive and Kicking launches online database of MPs views on abortion ahead of biggest abortion battle in 40 years.
Government support for coal power 'shameful' - Christian Aid
Christian Aid said it was "dismayed" at strong indications on Monday from Secretary of State for Business John Hutton that the Government supports the building of a new generation of coal-fired power stations in Britain.
Christian lawyers chide Marie Stopes for 'irresponsible' abortion hotlines
Marie Stopes Abortion Hotlines are "irresponsible and a disservice to women", say the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship.