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French strike drags into sixth day but talks possible
French commuters faced fresh misery on Monday but transport unions offered a glimmer of hope that they could end a six-day strike over pension reforms.
Cambodia police arrest Khmer Rouge president
Rifle-toting Cambodian police arrested ex-Khmer Rouge President Khieu Samphan on Monday, the latest member of Pol Pot's inner circle to be detained by the U.N.-backed "Killing Fields" tribunal.
Bangladesh storm toll nears 3,000
Four days after super cyclone Sidr killed more than 2,400 people in Bangladesh, rescuers were struggling to reach isolated areas along the country's devastated coast and give aid to millions of survivors.
Pensions buyout market falters, says Aon
The buyout market for defined benefit company pensions is struggling to get established, with the number and value of deals done in the third quarter down on the previous quarter, according to research by Aon Consulting.
Brown sees poll ratings nosedive
Prime Minister Gordon Brown's popularity is at its lowest since he came to power in June, a poll showed on Sunday, amid reports of clashes with his ministers and criticism of the bailout of Northern Rock bank.
Police find nothing inside of Margate house
Detectives on Sunday searched the interior of a house in Kent after finding, buried in the garden, the remains of two teenage girls who went missing 16 years ago.
Aroma of profit wafts from new-look pies
To aficionados, it is comfort food at its best. To others, it is as appetizing as its nickname -- a "rat's coffin".
Disability test to take thousands off sick list
The government is to change the way disability is assessed in the hope of removing thousands of people from long-term incapacity benefit, Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain said on Monday.
Annual house price inflation eases
House price inflation in England and Wales dropped to 7.9 percent year-on-year in the month to November 10 from 10.4 percent the previous month, a survey by property website Rightmove showed on Monday.
'Lord' reinstated in school prayer after complaints from parents
The word 'Lord' has been reinstated by a local authority for use in grace before meals. Portee Primary school dropped the word 'Lord' from the grace prayer after a request from a parent.
Islamic group praised for prompt action on You Tube death threat video
The councillor who was the target of a death threat video on You Tube for his opposition to a planned giant mosque has praised Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat for its prompt action.
Northern Rock says offers are below Friday's close
Britain's Northern Rock Plc said on Monday proposals it has received so far from investors interested in taking over the stricken mortgage bank were "materially" below its closing price on Friday.
Pastor of church bombed by Ku Klux Klan dies aged 82
The reverend of a church that was bombed in 1963 by ex-Ku Klux Klan members at the height of the US civil rights movement has died.
Queen and Duke to mark anniversary with Westminster Abbey service
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will mark their 60th wedding anniversary with a service in Westminster Abbey on Monday.
EU passes resolution against persecution of Christians
The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning persecution against Christians.
CARE: Poll shows public against downgrading fathers
A new poll commissioned for Christian Action, Research and Education (CARE) has revealed that nearly four out of five people believe that the Government is wrong to allow IVF clinics to scrap the rule that they must take into account a child's need for a father when approving bids for fertility treatment.