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Gone Baby Gone and the philosophy of ethics
This video, including clips from the film 'Gone Baby Gone', explores the concept of how we make moral decisions. The video invites discussion of the question "Would you break the law to protect someone?" and sets up any talk about ethics.
Nothing Compares To You
I'm sitting here filled with wonder at the amazing things you do, How the waters stay in the oceans and the vast beauty of the view. How the stars are hung in the sky within them is written your word, How we are the following sheep and you are the only Shepherd
I am the gate
Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice.
G8 agree emissions cuts needed
The world's biggest polluters agreed on Wednesday on the need for "deep cuts" in greenhouse gas emissions, but differences between developed and emerging economies kept them from setting specific targets.
Rape conviction rate to be improved
The government and police will promise on Wednesday to take action to improve the low rate of conviction for rape, saying more will be done to help victims.
Iran tests missiles amid tensions
Iran test fired nine long- and medium-range missiles on Wednesday, state media said, including one which it has said could reach Israel and U.S. bases in the region.
U.S. opposes arbitrary Iraq withdrawal date
The United States remains opposed to setting an "arbitrary" date for withdrawing troops from Iraq, the White House said on Wednesday after Iraqi officials called for a timetable as part of a security agreement being negotiated with Washington.
Sarkozy to attend Olympics opening
French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremony of next month's Beijing Olympics, representing the European Union as well as his own country, his office said on Wednesday.
Protesters return to deputy Labour leader's roof
Two protestors from Fathers 4 Justice have climbed onto the roof of Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman's south London home for the second time in a month, the campaign group said on Wednesday.
Moscow upset at missile shield deal
The United States signed a pact on Tuesday to build part of a U.S. missile defence shield in the Czech Republic, prompting neighbouring Russia to warn it will react with military means if the shield is deployed.
At least 46 die in Bolivia truck accident
At least 46 people died in Bolivia on Tuesday when a truck loaded with goods and peasants lurched off a mountainous highway and fell nearly 1,000 feet (300 meters), local media reported.
Nazi hunters try to smoke out 'Dr Death' in Chile
Nazi hunters are hoping to flush out the most notorious member of the Third Reich still believed to be alive, Aribert Heim, known as "Dr Death", in southern Chile - with an advertising campaign.
Standards at Dartmoor jail slide
Standards at Dartmoor, one of Britain's oldest and most notorious jails, have deteriorated since it was last inspected, a report said on Wednesday.
Bovis Homes cuts jobs and dividend
House builder Bovis Homes Group plans to cut about 400 jobs and slash its dividend to cope with a dire housing market, but does not as yet expect any big writedowns of its land holdings, it said on Wednesday.
Would-be bankers set for bruising ride
Before they even start working 80-hour weeks, graduates sense tougher times in investment banking, and either by choice or necessity, some are already planning careers elsewhere.
Bank fixed on inflation amid recession talk
Businesses delivered fresh evidence on Tuesday that the economy risks sliding into its first recession since the early 1990s, reporting a sharply deteriorating climate across the country.