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ElBaradei set to defend Iran progress at IAEA meet
The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief is set to urge full backing on Thursday for steps to clarify Iran's atomic work after Western powers said Tehran must do more to allay suspicions about its agenda.
Court clears way for Musharraf's second term
Pakistan's Supreme Court, stacked with judges friendly to President Pervez Musharraf, on Thursday threw out a final challenge to his re-election and paved the way for him to quit as army chief.
Possible foot and mouth virus leak from lab
The government said Thursday the foot and mouth virus may have leaked from the Merial facility at the Pirbright research facility at Pirbright in southeast England.
Severn Trent water unit charged with offences
Utility Severn Trent said on Thursday the Serious Fraud Office is to charge its water division with three offences relating to leakage data supplied to water regulator Ofwat between 2000 and 2002.
Schoolgirl murder accused beaten up in jail
A man charged with the murder of a 15-year-old girl whose remains were found in a house in Kent has been beaten up in prison, security sources said on Thursday.
Met chief to face no-confidence vote
The country's most senior police officer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, is set to face a vote of no-confidence on Thursday over the fatal shooting of a Brazilian electrician mistaken by officers for a suicide bomber.
MPs slam NHS consultant pay deal
The Department of Health was in such a hurry to push through new consultants' contracts that it raised their pay without securing any extra work from them, a parliamentary committee said on Thursday.
Heathrow Airport expansion plans to be unveiled
Heathrow Airport could get a third runway and a sixth terminal to help it cope with a surge in air travel, the government said on Thursday, despite fierce opposition from environmental campaigners.
Nearly quarter of Londoners believe they live in violent neighbourhood
One In Five Londoners consulted perceive a high level of violent crime in their own neighbourhoods, a report by Premier Christian Radio for the Metropolitan Black Police Association has confirmed.
Mission Aviation Fellowship flying aid to Bangladesh's remote cyclone survivors
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is playing a vital role in relief efforts in Bangladesh after the devastating cyclone that hit there last week.
USPG launches resource for advent to remember world church
USPG: Anglicans in World Mission has released a special worship resource, inviting churches to remember the world church this advent.
Pilgrim Homes conference - caring for God's older children
A first-of its-kind conference has been held to address issues affecting older people and the impact of an ageing population from a Christian perspective.
New website to support successful church maintenance
A new website has been set up Scottish churches to help those in church maintenance.
First ever Green Church Awards
The first ever Green Church of the Year award was handed to Holy Trinity, Cleeve in Somerset earlier this week.
Global warming will push Asia into reverse, warns new report
The largest study yet from a coalition of leading UK poverty and environment groups warns that immediate action is needed before Asia goes 'Up in Smoke'.
Church of Scotland elderly home celebrates golden anniversary
Well Hall in Hamilton, a striking mock Tudor building, celebrated 50 years as a care home for older people on Tuesday.