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Kidnappers demand UK-Iraq withdrawal
Kidnappers holding five Britons seized in Iraq in May threatened to kill one hostage in 10 days as a "first warning" unless Britain withdraws from Iraq, in a video aired by Al Arabiya television on Tuesday.
Top counter-terrorism officer resigns
Britain's top counter-terrorism officer announced his resignation on Tuesday, after criticism following the police shooting of a Brazilian man mistaken for a suicide bomber and reports of a probe into his expenses.
Coe denies any Olympic conflict of interest
Olympic chief Seb Coe denied any conflict of interest between his business concerns and his London 2012 role during grilling by politicians on Tuesday.
US Christians defend teddy row teacher
The US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and an American evangelist are among those who have defended a British teacher convicted of insulting Islam by allowing her students to name a teddy bear "Mohammad".
Teddy row teacher arrives in London
A British teacher jailed in Sudan for letting her pupils name a teddy bear Mohammad arrived back in London on Tuesday after being pardoned and freed.
'Sing Up' helps children learn through song
"I'd like to (.....) the world to sing in (.......) harmony. I'd like to (....) it in my arms and (....) it company."
Uganda says suspected Ebola cases rise to 75
At least 75 Ugandans are now suspected to have contracted a previously unknown strain of the lethal Ebola virus, although the death toll in the east African country remains at 18, an officials said on Tuesday.
Putin loyalists to hold sway in Russia parliament
President Vladimir Putin's supporters will enjoy complete control over Russia's next parliament, a tally from Sunday's election showed, giving him a solid power base after he leaves the Kremlin.
Iraq seen suffering from cholera for two years
Iraq will continue to suffer from cholera for the next two years until projects for providing sanitised water and a new sewage system are built, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
20 political prisoners among 8,500 freed in Myanmar
Myanmar's military junta has freed more than 8,500 prisoners, including 20 opposition members arrested in a crackdown on anti-junta protests in September, official media and the opposition said on Tuesday.
Iran welcomes U.S. report
Iran on Tuesday exulted at a U.S. intelligence report contradicting Bush administration assertions it was building an atomic bomb, but France said it would continue to press for further sanctions against Tehran.
US presidential hopeful to gamble votes with Mormon speech
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney will cross the line of no return this week when he delivers a much anticipated speech on his Mormon faith and how it will affect his role as president if elected.
Church of Scotland joins Stop Climate Chaos
The Church of Scotland has joined the Stop Climate Chaos coalition of organisations lobbying the UK Government to do more in the face of climate change, as the governments of around 190 countries continue major climate change talks in Bali.
Tearfund welcomes Australia's Kyoto pledge
Tearfund has welcomed Australia's promise to ratify the Kyoto Protocol announced during the UN climate talks in Bali.
Universities accepting millions of pounds from arms companies - study
A new joint report from the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Campaign Against Arms Trade claims that Britain's universities are accepting millions of pounds from arms companies.
Think outside the box this Christmas, says bishop
The Bishop of Oxford is encouraging Christmas shoppers to 'think outside the box' this year.