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Younger drinkers know their limits better
Britons, it seems, are not older and wiser when it comes to drinking - a survey has found that those over 30 are no more sensible than younger boozers.
Kenyan Muslims deny Presidential candidate will implement Sharia
Muslim leaders in Kenya have denied reports that the Presidential candidate for the opposition has promised to introduce Sharia law if he is elected.
Two die in Kent house fire
Two people died in a house fire in a seaside town in Kent on Thursday, police said.
Guantanamo man arrested at Spain's request
A British resident freed from the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison for suspected terrorists was arrested in connection with a Spanish extradition request on Thursday hours after returning to Britain, police said.
Drivers could face jail for using mobile
Motorists caught talking on a hand-held mobile phone or sending a text while driving could be jailed under guidelines due to be published on Thursday.
Mission Aviation Fellowship still providing aid after Bangladesh cyclone Sidr
One month after cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh, Mission Aviation Fellowship is continuing to fly many aid agencies to the worst-hit areas to help those suffering the consequences of the devastation.
Over half of British babies born out of marriage
Over half of babies born to British women this year were born outside of marriage, according to new figures.
Three Kings strike back at Santa Claus in Spain
Santa Claus is under attack by his traditional rivals in Spain, the Three Kings, in an advertising campaign that shows the jolly man in red shot down in an alley and calls him over-commercial and cruel to elves.
Jerusalem patriarch says Holy Land not only Jewish
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch criticised Israel on Wednesday for insisting Palestinians recognise it as a Jewish state and said God made the Holy Land for Muslims and Christians too.
US creation college seeks Texas approval to train science teachers
A Christian research institute in the US is seeking approval from the state of Texas to train science teachers through its online graduate degree programme.
Vatican blasts 'Golden Compass' as godless, hopeless
The Vatican on Wednesday condemned the US film "The Golden Compass", which some have called anti-Christian, saying it promotes a cold and hopeless world without God.
US senator still waiting on preachers under financial scrutiny
A ministry watchdog released its list of top 30 ministries that grade high in financial transparency and are not tainted with issues that would concern donors.
Salvation Army still on hand after Korean oil spill
The Salvation Army has been assisting in the clean up operation of South Korea's worst ever oil spill caused when a barge carrying a crane pierced the hull of a Hong Kong-registered tanker.
Study reveals most religious nations in the world
Nigeria, Brazil, India and Morocco are among the most religious nations in the world, according to a major study on faith released Tuesday.
Christmas message from head of Scottish Bible Society
Elaine Duncan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society, says there are more important bits of Bible knowledge that people are missing than just the facts of the Nativity story.
Investors want clarity on policies of South Africa's Zuma
South Africa's ruling ANC must move quickly to reassure investors after Jacob Zuma's election as party leader raised new uncertainty and concern about future fiscal policies, economists said on Wednesday.