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New Indonesia quake prompts brief tsunami alert
A fresh earthquake struck off western Sumatra on Tuesday in the wake of strong tremors the day before, triggering another tsunami alert, Indonesia's meteorology agency said.
Ethnic tensions split Kenya, pose risk-UN
Two months of violence in Kenya have split the country along ethnic lines and there is a risk of further clashes if the political crisis is not resolved quickly, a top U.N. official said on Monday.
Effectiveness of antidepressant drugs questioned
Antidepressant medications appear to help only very severely depressed people and work no better than placebos in many patients, British researchers said on Monday.
Casino plans set to be announced
The government is set to formally lay out plans on Tuesday for 16 large casinos across the country, including a requirement that the gambling industry make a multi-million pound charity payment, political and industry sources said.
Heathrow faces fight to grow
Shiny, spacious and still having the construction dust brushed away before opening next month, Heathrow's Terminal Five is the latest bid to help unclog the world's busiest international airport.
Jersey police search cellar in house where body found
Police investigating allegations of child abuse said on Monday their search of a former children's home in the Channel Islands where a body was found at the weekend was now focused on a bricked-up cellar.
Brown defends commons speaker
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and senior politicians rallied round House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin on Monday after he was criticised over his use of parliamentary allowances.
Survey finds eating disorders devastate families
Relationship breakdown, divorce and problems at work commonly affect families with eating disorders and only a small proportion get the support they need from health services, according to a survey.
Poll highlights fears over commercialisation of childhood
A new poll released by The Children's Society has found widespread consensus that the increasing commercialisation of childhood is damaging the wellbeing of children.
Miliband should raise religious freedom in China visit - CSW
Persecution watchdog Christian Solidarity Worldwide has urged Foreign Secretary David Miliband "not to squander" the opportunity to speak up on religious freedom in his visit to China this week.
Bishops win changes to Climate Change Bill
The plight of the world's poor already suffering the impact of global warming has been recognised in the Climate Change Bill going through Parliament thanks to the intervention of the Bishops of Liverpool and London.
Bishop stands firm on 'no-go' areas claims
The Bishop of Rochester has defended his claims over "no-go" areas in Britain and says he will not be silenced in spite of fierce criticism and death threats.
Midwives offered 'golden hello' scheme
The government hopes to recruit an extra 4,000 midwives over the next three years, with returning midwives to be offered an incentive package worth up to 3,000 pounds, Health Secretary Alan Johnson said on Monday.
Ofgem fines National Grid 41.6 mln pounds
The energy regulator has fined National Grid 41.6 million pounds for restricting the development of competition in the market for domestic gas meters.
Britons dither over fixing cars faults
Over 23 million motorists delay repairing their cars despite knowing they have a fault, according to a survey released on Monday.
Day-Lewis completes European acting Oscar sweep
Daniel Day-Lewis won the second Oscar of his career on Sunday for his role as a homicidal oilman in the drama "There Will Be Blood," as foreigners completed a rare sweep of all four acting awards.