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Hain to be probed over undeclared donations
Peter Hain is to face an official inquiry into 103,000 pounds of undeclared political donations, parliament's sleaze watchdog confirmed on Monday.
Two stranded ships listing off English coast
Two large ships are stranded in stormy seas after getting into difficulties off the English coast, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said on Monday.
Britain's fastest supercomputer unveiled
A supercomputer that could help answer some of science's biggest questions will be unveiled on Monday.
Australian prospectors look to Scotland for gold
Australia's Scotgold Resources plans to bring gold mining back to Scotland some 500 years since the first mines were dug, driven by a surge in the price of the precious metal.
Biofuels push lacks greenhouse targets
A government directive requiring fuel suppliers to use more biofuels will do little to combat climate change because the measure lacks targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists said on Monday.
MP asks why detective on murder charge was bailed
A politician called on the government's top legal adviser on Monday to examine how a police inspector who was facing trial for the murder of his wife had been allowed to go free on bail.
Russia restrict visas for British Council staff
Russia announced on Monday it will not issue new entry visas to staff working in the British government's cultural offices in two regions, sharpening a row that has soured already-poor relations.
Trial of suspected Ipswich killer to start
A forklift truck driver appeared in court on Monday, accused of murdering five prostitutes during a killing spree carried out at a pace never seen before in Britain.
Indian nuns mobilise to empower women religious
Catholic nuns in India mobilised earlier in the month in Mangalore with the vision of opening a new theology research institute to empower women religious and redress the gender disparity in religious studies.
Malaysian Christians disappointed over government flip-flop on 'Allah' ban
Malaysian Christians have expressed deep disappointment after the Malaysian Government appeared to backtrack on an earlier decision to allow non-Muslims to use the word "Allah".
Spanish Government, Catholic Church spar over liberal policies
The confrontation between the Spanish Government and the Roman Catholic Church took a bitter turn after the government said it "cannot go back in time" on social liberal policies.
Pope turns back on congregation in old mass ritual
Pope Benedict celebrated parts of Sunday's Mass with his back turned on the congregation, re-introducing an old ritual that had not been used in decades.
Conservative summit could push Anglican Communion to 'danger point'
Religious broadcaster fears that the decision by conservative leaders in the Anglican Communion to hold a separate summit may lead to schism.
Bush to reaffirm strong ties with Saudi Arabia
U.S. President George W. Bush heads to Saudi Arabia on Monday to encourage active support for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking by the Arab powerbroker and seek help in maintaining American pressure on Iran.
US missionary held in Chad to be freed soon - group
A US missionary kidnapped in Chad last October is to be released, according to a member of the organisation he was working for.
Israel-Palestinian final status talks start Monday
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the most serious peace talks in seven years would begin on Monday and the final deal must address all the sensitive issues including Jerusalem.