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Ritual dating from 1919 sets price of gold
When gold reached dizzying heights above $800 (390 pounds) a troy ounce in recent weeks, it cast a spotlight on a ritual that has taken place in London for the past 88 years.
Perfume for dogs sets tails wagging in London
Britain may be a nation of animal lovers, but even the most indulgent owners may turn their noses up at the latest canine gift -- perfume for dogs.
Farepak victims fall into 'cycle of debt'
The collapse of the Farepak Christmas savings club last year has driven many of its low-income victims into a cycle of debt, a union-sponsored report said on Monday.
The Queen marks 60 years of marriage
Queen Elizabeth, the first reigning British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary, marked the milestone on Monday with a service of thanksgiving alongside her husband Prince Philip.
Channel 4 cleared over mosque investigation
Channel 4 was cleared on Monday of misleading viewers or presenting material likely to incite racial hatred following a recent undercover documentary on Britain's mosques.
Papworth heart transplants resume after review
Papworth Hospital can resume heart transplant operations after a review failed to find one single reason for a sharp rise in recent deaths, the health watchdog said on Monday.
Imran Khan begins hunger strike in jail
Detained Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan went on hunger strike on Monday to protest against President Pervez Musharraf's dismissal of judges after he imposed emergency rule, a spokesman said.
Dogs help with Margate house search
Police brought in two dogs to help their search of a house in Margate on Monday where the bodies of two teenage girls have been found.
Pakistan court gives Musharraf rulings he needs
Pakistan's Supreme Court, packed with government-friendly judges since the imposition of emergency rule, dismissed on Monday the main challenges to President Pervez Musharraf's re-election last month.
MRDF to celebrate going from strength to strength in Africa
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is holding its first conference for African partner organisations from 22-26 November 2007.
Kirk Guild going 'The Extra Mile' in campaign against human trafficking
Members of the Church of Scotland Guild are 'going the extra mile' this week to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Pope calls for complete ban on landmines
Pope Benedict on Sunday called for a total global ban on the use of landmines.
Kentucky megachurch sends out first batch of love letters to Britney Spears
A Kentucky megachurch in the US has dispatched its first bundle of love letters to troubled pop princess Britney Spears.
Eritrea did not expel 13 missionaries-Asmara
Eritrea said on Monday it had not renewed the residence permits of 13 foreign Catholic missionaries, but it denied reports it had expelled them.
'We must do more to help prisoners,' Christians told
"We need to do more in the UK church to help those in prison," ex-prisoner Barry Woodward told Christians at the start of Prisons Week.
Zimbabwe seeks 25 pct stakes in mining firms
President Robert Mugabe's government published a draft bill on Monday forcing mining firms to transfer majority shareholdings to local owners, including giving the Zimbabwe government a free 25 percent stake.