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Clinton now faces tough path in New Hampshire
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton faced a tougher-than-expected path in New Hampshire on Wednesday after seeing a big lead slip there, and a top aide denied reports of turmoil in her camp.
UN's Ban vows security review after Algeria bombs
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon promised a review of security for U.N. operations around the world on Wednesday after car bombs claimed by al Qaeda killed at least 11 U.N. employees in Algeria.
U.N. expert says Guantanamo visit deepens concerns
A United Nations human rights investigator said his visit to the U.S. military facility in Guantanamo Bay last week left him wondering whether it would be possible for detainees' lawyers to mount an adequate defence.
Christian leaders say popular culture behind teen violence
In the wake of the recent shootings in Colorado, which has sent shockwaves throughout the international Christian community, many leaders are pointing to popular culture in an attempt to understand the driving factors behind violence among young people.
Global central banks act on credit crunch
Several top central banks including the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of a new temporary term auction facility designed to address elevated pressures in short-term funding markets.
Pope urges prudence in environmental decisions
International decisions on the impact of environmental change should be made prudently, avoiding hasty conclusions, ideological pressures and unilateral stands, Pope Benedict said in a peace message on Tuesday.
Russia to suspend British Council offices
The Russian government will temporarily ban the British Council in all regions of the country except Moscow from January 1, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday.
Atheist Dawkins calls himself a 'cultural Christian'
Staunch atheist Richard Dawkins recently denied wanting to stop Christian traditions, instead labelling himself a "cultural Christian".
Bomb kills Lebanese general tipped for army chief
A car bomb killed a Lebanese army general in a Christian suburb of Beirut on Wednesday, removing a leading contender to replace military chief General Michel Suleiman, who is set to be elected president next week.
Israel and Palestinians start post-Annapolis talks
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met on Wednesday for the first formal peace talks in seven years as part of a U.S.-led drive for a Palestinian statehood deal before President George W. Bush leaves office.
Saving money high on New Year's resolution list
Saving money tops the list of 2008 resolutions for young people, taking priority over more common vows like dieting and exercising, research shows.
Police get more time to quiz care home couple
Police were granted more time on Wednesday to question two people arrested on suspicion of murdering five people who lived at a care home they ran in Somerset.
YWAM gunman wanted revenge on Christians, police believe
Matthew Murray, the gunman who is believed to have shot and killed four people in Colorado, appeared to have acted out of revenge against Christians, police officials indicated.
Bishop pens new carols to teach Christian basics
This year, the Bishop of St Albans has written his own Christmas carols in order to help teach the basics of the Christian faith and reveal the awe of the birth of Christ.
Boycott credited for 'Golden Compass' lackluster opening
The lackluster opening of the controversial movie "The Golden Compass" has some media outlets speculating that a Christian-organised boycott of the film seems to be working.
Churches publish ethical investment policies
Church members can now see how their Churches are putting Christian principles into investment practice with the launch of the new Church Investors Group (CIG) website.