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Canoeist's wife charged with deception
Anne Darwin, wife of the canoeist who "returned from the dead" five years after going missing, will appear at Hartlepool Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of deception.
Colorado gunman identified in church, YWAM shootings
The gunman who opened fire at a Colorado Springs megachurch Sunday has been identified as the same man who shot several people at a missionary centre earlier that day. The shooter was Matthew Murray, a source told CNN.
Christians urged to 'stamp out' Royal Mail Christmas hoax
Christians in the Diocese of Lichfield are being warned not to be taken in by a hoax email claiming the Royal Mail have instructed staff not to sell religious-themed Christmas stamps.
Developing countries need $50bn to adapt to climate change - Tearfund
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has challenged the international community to enter into legally binding agreements to help poor countries manage the costs of adapting to climate change.
Conrad Black gets 6 1/2 years in jail
A U.S. judge on Monday sentenced former media mogul Conrad Black to 6-1/2 years in prison for obstructing justice and defrauding shareholders of one-time newspaper publishing giant Hollinger International Inc.
Libya, France sign Airbus deals, nuclear agreement
Libya and France signed contracts for the purchase of 21 Airbus aircraft on Monday during the visit of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
U.N. eyes private sector for humanitarian aid funds
The U.N.'s top aid official called on companies, foundations and very wealthy individuals on Monday to help the United Nations finance its humanitarian work, which is chronically underfunded by governments.
Nepal's Maoists beat up Swiss trekker for donation
A Swiss trekker was injured after being beaten by Nepal's former Maoist rebels because he refused to pay a "donation", an official said on Friday, the first known assault of a foreigner by the Maoists.
Zoe's Ark six begin hunger strike in Chad - source
Six French nationals detained in Chad on suspicion of trying to illegally fly 103 children to Europe started a hunger strike late on Friday, complaining their case was being neglected, a legal source said.
Indian Christian body laments attacks by Hindu extremists
"There have been 500 reported incident of anti-Christian violence in India in the past 23 months," asserts Dr Sajan K George, National President Global Council of Indian Christians in his message for International Human Rights Day
Brown makes first visit to Afghanistan as PM
Gordon Brown made his first visit to Afghanistan since becoming prime minister on Monday and told troops the battle against the Taliban was vital to defeat terrorism.
Britain to get EU aid for floods
The European Commission said on Monday it planned to give Britain 162.4 million euros (116.9 million pounds) in aid for regions of England, Northern Ireland and Wales that were damaged by floods in June and July.
Canoeist grew beard as disguise
A man who is facing fraud charges after he "returned from the dead" five years after going missing, had grown a beard and used an assumed name to hide the fact he was still alive, police said on Monday.
Chile pharmacies fined for not selling 'morning-after' pill
Following through with its threats, the Chilean Government has fined more than 100 pharmacies for refusing to sell the "morning-after" pill.
Obama gains ground with black Christian leaders
Senator Barack Obama's campaign unveiled this past week a new committee featuring top African American religious leaders supporting the presidential contender's bid for the Democratic nomination.
Nobel winner Gore says 'Make peace with the planet'
Climate campaigner Al Gore collected the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday and said it was time to stop waging war on the earth and make peace with the planet.