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China makes room for faithful during Olympics
Officials in China announced on Wednesday that preparations are in full swing to accommodate religious believers attending the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer.
'Osama bin London' jailed for 7-1/2 years
A Tanzanian-born Muslim who dubbed himself "Osama bin London" was jailed for 7-1/2 years on Friday after being found guilty of encouraging his followers to murder non-believers and of running terrorist training camps.
Prince Philip won't testify at Diana inquest
Prince Philip will not have to give evidence to the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed, the coroner said on Friday.
Brown condemns public abuse of troops
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Friday that the armed forces should be free to wear uniforms in public after one airbase banned them following reports of abuse by members of the public over the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Blood spots found on bath at Jersey care home
Specially-trained dogs have found blood spots on a bath at a former care home in Jersey which is at the centre of a child abuse inquiry, police said on Friday.
Man arrested in Milly Dowler investigation
A man was arrested on Friday in connection with the potential disposal of a car that police suspect is linked to the murder of Surrey schoolgirl Milly Dowler six years ago.
First woman general secretary for United Reformed Church
The United Reformed Church announces the appointment of its first woman general secretary.
'Life now completely intolerable for residents of Gaza' - Church of Scotland
Church raises Gaza concerns at meeting with Israeli ambassador.
Premier Radio to showcase unsigned Christian talent
Premier Radio is to give unsigned Christians musicians the chance to shine on a new radio show to air this April.
Evangelicals challenged to present Christ credibly
Evangelical Alliance head challenges evangelicals to present Christ credibly and reclaim their position as the 'good news' people.
Israel says talks go on despite school shooting
A Palestinian gunman shot dead at least eight people at a Jewish religious school in Jerusalem, but Israel said the killings would not derail U.S.-sponsored peace talks.
Way paved for Musharraf call new Pakistan assembly
Pakistan's Election Commission paved the way for President Pervez Musharraf to convene a new parliament by completing the results of February 18 polls with the allocation of reserved seats for women and non-Muslim minorities.
Latin American leaders head for crisis showdown
Andean leaders locked in a dispute over a Colombian military raid to kill rebels hiding in Ecuador will confront each other on Friday at a summit dominated by the crisis threatening regional stability.
Bombs kill 55 in Baghdad shopping district
Two coordinated bomb blasts blamed on al Qaeda killed 55 people in a crowded Baghdad shopping area on Thursday, on the day the U.S. military said it was withdrawing 2,000 troops from the Iraqi capital.
Democrat Obama raises record 27 million pounds
Barack Obama raised a record $55 million (27 million pounds) in February, beating rival Hillary Clinton's total and ensuring a big-spending battle for the Democratic presidential nomination in the months ahead.
NATO divided on Ukraine and Georgia entry bids
Efforts by ex-Soviet Ukraine and Georgia to start early talks on NATO membership took a knock on Thursday as allies disagreed on whether to embark on moves that would risk antagonising Russia.