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One Dies, Two Ill After Scottish E Coli Outbreak
British supermarket group Morrison has withdrawn sliced cold meats from two stores in Scotland after an outbreak of E coli in the area killed an elderly person and left two seriously ill in hospital.
NEEDTOBREATHE to Release 'The Heat'
Atlantic Records and Word Entertainment's NEEDTOBREATHE will release their sophomore album, The Heat, this month in the US.
North Korea Seeks Help After Floods Ravage Country
North Korea is seeking international help after it reported massive flooding had left hundreds of people dead or missing and washed away many buildings, a U.N. aid agency spokesman said on Tuesday.
Switchfoot Leaves Columbia Records
Popular rock band Switchfoot have announced that they are to part ways with Columbia Records to pursue independent music.
Utah Mine Crisis: Families Find Strength In God
The co-owner of the Utah mine that collapsed nine days ago has praised the families of the six men still trapped, saying that "their strength has come from their belief in their God".
Pakistan Celebrates 60 Years of Independence
Pakistan's prime minister vowed to stop any "foreign power" from violating the country's borders as millions of people celebrated 60 years of independence on Tuesday with parties, fireworks -- and much introspection.
Texas Pastor Arrested for Dragging Girl at Camp
A Texas pastor and a colleague have been charged with tying a 15-year-old girl to a van and dragging her along the ground after she refused to continue an exercise run at a Christian "boot camp," US police said on Sunday.
Newsboys to Perform at 9/11 Service
Inpop Records' Christian band newsboys will perform at the US Pentagon's sixth annual memorial service to be held in the Pentagon Auditorium on 11 September.
Two Freed Korean Hostages Prepare to Leave Afghanistan
The two South Korean women freed by Taliban kidnappers are reportedly in good condition and will fly home "very soon".
United Nations Websites Under Repair after Hackers Attack
Hackers breached the United Nations Web site during the weekend, prompting the world body on Monday to stop posting new information while technicians evaluated the system, U.N. officials said.
Graduate Debt Drops for First Time in Six Years
The average graduate debt has dropped for the first time in six years, a survey showed on Tuesday.
CAFOD Calls for Calm Following Violence in East Timor
CAFOD partners are among those caught up in the violence, along with 1,000 civilians, that broke out last week in East Timor after Xanana Gusmao was appointed as the country's new Prime Minister.
Army Chiefs from 19 Nations in Secret Sydney Counter-Terrorism Meeting
Army chiefs from 19 nations, including the United States, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia held a secret meeting in Sydney in the lead-up to an Asia-Pacific summit, Australia's top soldier said on Tuesday.
Russia Opens Terrorism Probe into Train Derailment
Russian prosecutors launched a terrorism investigation on Tuesday after an improvised bomb derailed an overnight express train, overturning carriages and injuring dozens of passengers.
Guatemala Mayor Killed in Bloody Election Campaign
A Guatemalan mayor was shot dead in an apparent political attack on Monday, taking to more than 40 the number of people murdered in the bloodiest election race since the country's civil war ended a decade ago.
Indian Mum Kills Daughter for Wanting School
A 12-year-old Indian girl was beaten and then hanged by her mother for demanding she be sent to school, the Hindustan Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.