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US churches calling off Super Bowl parties over copyright fears
Churches across the US are cancelling their annual Super Bowl fellowships in fear of getting flagged for copyright violations.
Carter launches bold Baptist movement to end factions
Former US President Jimmy Carter joins "momentous" Baptist meeting to put an end to internal divisions.
Crew pulled from ferry in Irish Sea
A ferry that ran aground in stormy weather in the Irish Sea was abandoned on Friday as all remaining crew were air-lifted to safety, coastguards said.
Darling faces Budget climbdown
Britain's budget deficit this year is likely to be double the government's forecast, a leading think-tank said on Friday, suggesting Chancellor Alistair Darling's inaugural Budget next month will be a tricky affair.
Man dies as gales sweep Britain
A lorry driver was killed on Thursday as gales swept across parts of the country and forecasters warned of heavy snow and blizzards to come.
Half of all hospital patients could risk clots
More than half of all hospital patients are at risk of blood clots but many do not receive simple treatment that could prevent them, researchers said on Thursday.
BA operating profit jumps
British Airways reported a 28.5 percent rise in operating profit for the first nine months of its financial year, and said its longhaul premium business was still shrugging off weakness in financial markets.
BA CEO says working to strengthen Iberia ties
British Airways is in talks to strengthen ties with Spain's Iberia, BA Chief Executive Willie Walsh said on Friday.
Half of all hospital patients could risk clots
More than half of all hospital patients are at risk of blood clots but many do not receive simple treatment that could prevent them, researchers said on Thursday.
Clinton and Obama make peace
Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton shared a debate stage alone for the first time on Thursday, striking a cordial tone and highlighting their opportunity to make history as the next U.S. president.
U.N.'s Ban backs Kenya peace drive
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew into Kenya on Friday to provide heavyweight diplomatic clout for efforts to end a month of post-election turmoil in which more than 850 people have been killed.
Gunmen attack Israeli embassy in Mauritania
Gunmen opened fire on the Israeli embassy in Mauritania early on Friday, wounding at least three people including a French woman outside a nearby nightclub, officials and witnesses said.
At least 5 killed in Baghdad pet market blast
At least five people were killed when a roadside bomb exploded on Friday inside a popular pet market in central Baghdad, which has been targeted several times in the past year, police said.
Russia sends bombers to Atlantic and Arctic
Russia on Friday sent 12 air force bombers to take part in naval exercises over the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a spokesman for Russia's air force as saying.
China snow leaves millions in cold and dark
Millions of Chinese faced a humanitarian crisis on Friday, as petrol and food reserves dwindled and yet more bad weather was forecast for a country paralysed by record-breaking cold and snow.
Media bidding war starts for Guantanamo ex-detainee
Australian David Hicks, the only Guantanamo Bay detainee convicted of terrorism charges, is at the centre of a worldwide media bidding war for his story, with a possible price tag of A$1 million (449,500 pounds), local media said.