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Mob of 50 Attacks Indians in East German Town
A mob shouting racial insults attacked eight Indians at a town fair in east Germany, then chased them and besieged them inside a pizzeria until they were rescued by police, officials have said.
Tamil Aid Worker Killed in North Sri Lanka
Unknown gunmen shot dead a Tamil staff member of the Danish Demining Group in Sri Lanka's far north on Monday, the group said, the latest in a rash of aid worker killings on the island.
Chinese Kin Lash Out as Trapped Miners' Hopes Fade
Anguished relatives of Chinese coal miners trapped in flooded shafts clashed with managers on Monday to demand information, but hopes for the 181 men faded after another day of efforts to pump the mines dry.
Killer of Church School Headmaster Wins Right to Stay in UK
The killer of headmaster Philip Lawrence has won an appeal to stay in Britain on the grounds that deportation would breach his human rights, the government said on Monday.
Polish Left Promises to Renew Germany, Russia Ties
Poland's opposition centre-left said on Monday it would fight a forthcoming snap election on a promise to repair relations with neighbours Germany and Russia, strained under the ruling conservatives.
Indian Left Hardens Stance Against Nuclear Deal
India's communists stepped up their opposition to a controversial nuclear deal with the United States on Monday, with one senior leader threatening to cut off vital support to the government if it pursued the pact.
Church of England Publishes Prayers for Princess Diana
The Church of England has published two prayers to mark 10 years since the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, at the end of this month.
Church Vicar Criticised for Denying Cancer Victim's Dying Wish
A Chesterfield vicar has been criticised by a widower for denying his wife's dying wish.
ITV Documentary 'The Muslim Jesus' Draws Fiery Debate
A documentary which aired on ITV on Sunday explaining how Muslims portray Jesus provokes fresh debate among religious groups.
Pope to Send Top Aide to Quake-Ravaged Peru
Pope Benedict to send top aide to the areas of Peru devastated by last week's earthquake.
Priest Survived Peru Quake Hidden Under Church Table
Peruvian priest Luis Miroquesada saved himself by ducking under a table when a powerful earthquake devastated his church during a service.
Nine Drown in Mexican Church Group River Accident
Nine drown in Mexican church group river accident.
Bank Refuses to Trust Church of England Rector
An Alliance & Leicester customer has been refused a business current account because their local Church of England rector was not suitable as a verifying person.
Bishop speaks out over Amnesty Abortion Stance
The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Michael Evans, has expressed his disappointment over human rights group Amnesty International's decision to end its neutral stance on abortion.
BBC Website Criticised for Failing to Remove Jesus Insults
The BBC has come under pressure to remove blogs on its website forum pages referring to Jesus Christ as a 'bastard', according to the Daily Mail.
Taliban: Hostage Negotiations Have Failed
A Taliban spokesman said Saturday that face-to-face negotiations with the South Korean delegation over the fate of 19 kidnapped aid volunteers have failed and future talks are unlikely.