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Russia: Kremlin accused of Christmas 'blasphemy'
Russia's opposition Communists on Tuesday accused state television of turning a church service to mark Orthodox Christmas into a campaign advertisement for the man the Kremlin is backing to be the next president.
Girls who feel unpopular more likely to get fat
Adolescent girls who rank themselves at the bottom of the social totem pole are more likely to gain weight over time than their peers with a more positive view of their social standing, new research shows.
Wycliffe Hall admits lecturer's unfair dismissal
Leading theological seminary Wycliffe Hall admitted that it broke employment legislation when it sacked senior lecturer Dr Elaine Storkey in November last year.
Putin sends Christmas greetings to Orthodox believers
Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas greetings to members of the Orthodox Church as they celebrated the Russian Christmas Day on Monday.
Sri Lanka minister killed by bomb blast
A Sri Lankan minister was killed by a roadside bomb planted by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels north of the capital on Tuesday, a senior hospital official said, the second MP killed in a week as a protracted civil war escalates.
Hopes dim for quick end to Kenya's crisis
The African Union chairman headed to Kenya on Tuesday to help end turmoil that has killed almost 500 people, but hopes of a swift breakthrough seemed to falter.
Musharraf vows to punish Bhutto's killers
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Tuesday his government was committed to finding the truth behind the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto and he vowed to punish her killers.
Malaysia denies ban on India and Bangladesh workers
A Malaysian minister denied on Tuesday that his government had suspended the recruitment of workers from India and Bangladesh.
Tories say jobless should do community work
People out of work for more than two years would have to do community work to keep their unemployment benefit, under proposals set out by the Conservative Party on Tuesday.
Budget airlines find new ways to bump up prices
Travellers flying with budget airlines are still paying more than the advertised price of the ticket, according to a report by consumer group Which?
Four health changes can prolong life 14 years
People who drink moderately, exercise, quit smoking and eat five servings of fruit and vegetables each day live on average 14 years longer than people who adopt none of these behaviours, researchers said on Tuesday.
House prices rebound unexpectedly
House prices recovered in December after three consecutive monthly falls, a survey by the country's biggest mortgage lender showed on Tuesday, easing fears of a precipitous decline in the property market.
Chinese Government drops charges over illegal Christian literature
Beijing Christian businessman, Shi Weihan, who was accused of illegally printing and distributing Christian literature, has been released on bail - Chinese Government officials decide not to pursue criminal charges.
3-year pay deals seen for public workers
The government plans to introduce three-year pay deals for 6 million public sector workers from this year to help keep inflation under control, Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Tuesday.
Most Britons feel overweight and unfit
Almost three-quarters of Britons in a survey believe they are overweight and have vowed to start a health campaign in the New Year.
Believers attacked in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Christian families attacked by Hindu activists in Kharbar District of Udaipur, Rajasthan, in India.