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Archbishops to address immigration during Cambridge visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu will address the political and human rights issues associated with immigration during their joint visit to Cambridge this week.
Brown fights backlash over Northern Rock
Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended his handling of the nationalisation of Northern Rock on Monday, but will now have to grapple with the fallout of possible job cuts and shrinking the bank.
More metal detectors to tackle knife crime
Police are to be given money to erect hundreds of metal-detecting "knife arches" and search wands to help tackle violent crime, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said on Sunday.
Bank shares rise on dividend talk
Shares in UK banks rose early on Monday on hopes of higher dividend and after the government decided to nationalise stricken mortgage lender Northern Rock.
Castro stepping down as Cuba's leader
Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Tuesday that he will not return to lead the country as president or commander-in-chief, retiring as head of state 49 years after he seized power in an armed revolution.
Musharraf's rivals head for big win
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's opponents headed for a big election victory on Tuesday after voters rejected his former ruling party, raising questions about the future of the U.S. ally who has ruled since 1999.
Bush recognises Kosovo independence
U.S. President George W. Bush recognized on Tuesday the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and said it would bring peace to the Balkans.
China's inflation hits 11-year peak
Chinese consumer inflation surged in January to an 11-year high of 7.1 percent and looks set to rise further, cementing expectations that Beijing will stick to a tight monetary policy despite softening economic growth.
Kenya negotiators return to table
Kenya's feuding parties resumed talks on Tuesday after a torrent of calls from home and abroad to solve a post-election crisis that has killed 1,000 people and jeopardised the east African nation's reputation.
Open Air Campaigners celebrate 40 years of sharing Christ in UK
Open Air Campaigners (OAC) will celebrate 40 years of sharing Jesus Christ in Britain this year with a special open air meeting on the beach at Brighton and Hove where the first OAC meeting took place four decades ago.
Armenians vote for president
Armenians voted on Tuesday in a presidential election that Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan, given credit for swift economic growth and rising living standards, is expected to win.
High-tech Japan warship collides with fishing boat
A Japanese naval destroyer equipped with sophisticated radar key to the country's missile defence system collided with a fishing boat on Tuesday, the coastguard said, raising questions about the ship's monitoring.
EU urges Chad government, rebels to negotiate peace
The European Union called on Chad's warring government and rebels to negotiate a peace deal, as relief agencies said on Monday a new refugee crisis was developing in the east where EU troops are being deployed.
Kobia to step down as World Council of Churches head
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has announced he will not seek another term as head of the 349-member ecumenical body.
World Council of Churches celebrates 60th anniversary
Gathered in a church dating from the 12th century, the World Council of Churches seemed like a relative youngster as it celebrated its 60th anniversary Sunday.
Evangelicals are the 'good news' people - Edwards
Zondervan has announced a new project in partnership with the Evangelical Alliance to re-establish Christians as the 'good news' people.