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South Korea said to keep ministry on North
South Korean lawmakers have agreed to spare the ministry responsible for relations with North Korea and reject a call for its closure made by the president-elect, local media reported on Saturday.
GPs in 'impossible position' over longer hours
Doctors leaders said on Friday that GPs had been put in an impossible position by the government in a dispute over extending surgery hours.
Brown sees influential 'global Europe'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in marked contrast to his reputation for being cool towards Brussels, called on Friday for a Europe that could play a major role in fighting poverty and disease around the world.
Low Carbon Man's challenge to cut emissions by 95 per cent
Tearfund campaigner becomes 'low carbon man' to cut emissions by 95 per cent.
Ireland debates switch to right-hand driving
Ireland should consider giving up driving on the left to reduce accidents by foreigners accustomed to right side motoring, a senior politician said on Friday.
Home repossessions at 8-year high
Home repossessions last year hit their highest level since 1999 and are likely to increase, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said on Friday.
Charles charters luxury yacht to cut costs
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are to tour the Caribbean in one of the most expensive charter yachts in the world in an effort to cut travel expenses and greenhouse gas emissions.
Archbishop fends off Sharia criticism
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, fought off fierce criticism on Friday over comments he made appearing to support the introduction of Sharia law.
Vatican cardinal defends Jewish conversion prayer
The top Vatican cardinal in charge of relations with Jews on Thursday denied a new prayer for their conversion was offensive and said Catholics had the right to pray as they wished.
Haggard brings restoration process to a halt
Former head of the National Association of Evangelicals in the US, Ted Haggard's journey of "spiritual restoration" came to a halt this week at the request of the disgraced New Life Church pastor.
Eritrean officials imprison 35 members of underground church
Christmas Eve raid on underground church ends with imprisonment of 35 men, women and children in Eritrea.
Kirk concern over closure of Aberdeen alcohol support centre
The Church of Scotland has expressed its regret over plans to close down an alcohol support service in Aberdeen city centre.
HCJB partner radio station in Congo encourages residents after earthquakes
A voice of hope continues to blanket the city of Bukavu and the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo after a pair of earthquakes rocked the region last Sunday killing at least 46 people, including 10 who were attending church services.
Christian Aid welcomes Government's £100m towards 'carbon debt'
Christian Aid has welcomed Government plans to spend £100 million over the next five years helping poorer countries deal with the impact of global warming.
Archbishop's Sharia comments draw heavy criticism
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has faced heavy criticism after stating that the introduction of some aspects of Sharia law in Britain was "unavoidable".
Darling says dollar a worry
Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Friday that some countries were worried about the effects of the falling dollar but that policymakers in Tokyo this weekend should focus on matters they can influence directly.