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Tropical Storm pummels Nicaragua killing one
Tropical Storm Alma, the first cyclone of the Americas hurricane season, slammed into Nicaragua's Pacific coast on Thursday, killing one person as winds toppled trees and ripped roofs off flimsy homes.
Faith walk to challenge governments on poverty targets
The Archbishop of Canterbury with by joined by bishops and other faith leaders on a walk through London this July to put pressure on governments to step up their commitment to ending extreme global poverty.
Help for fuel poor announced
The government set out on Friday extra measures to help the poor and boost energy efficiency in the face of rocketing fuel prices.
Targets mean police focus on minor crime
Police forces are putting government targets ahead of serving the public, criminalising law-abiding people for minor crimes in the process, according to a report published on Friday.
Cot deaths linked to common bacteria
Researchers have pinpointed two common bacteria that may contribute to cot deaths, even when infants show no sign of tissue damage.
Brown hit by worst party rating
Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour Party has registered its worst opinion poll showing since surveys began in 1943, the Daily Telegraph reported on Friday.
World Bank approves funding for food crisis
World Bank President Robert Zoellick on Thursday announced $1.2 billion (607 million pounds) in loans and grant financing to expand its assistance to poor countries struggling with the effects of soaring fuel and food costs.
Shipwreck sites found near English Channel
The U.S. treasure hunting company Odyssey Marine Exploration said on Thursday it had found two shipwreck sites near the English Channel with artifacts from the colonial period.
Churches praise Government's support for cluster munitions ban
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have welcomed the Government's support for a complete ban on cluster bombs.
Invitation to email Bethlehem Christians wishes, prayers for peace
Bethlehem participants in a global week of church advocacy are inviting individuals and groups around the world to send them wishes and prayers for peace.
China and Taiwan to meet in June as ties warm
China and Taiwan will hold talks next month to hammer out the first steps in opening regular direct flights between the two sometimes bitter rivals, as ties warm following the election of a new president on the island.
Police say gunman kills six in Bosnia village
A man shot and killed six people in a village near the northern Bosnian town of Tuzla on Thursday, gunning down three in their homes and three aboard a bus, police and witnesses at the scene said.
Iraq asks for more debt help
Iraq is expected to ask its Arab neighbours to cancel billions of dollars in debt at an international conference on Thursday that will look at progress on a five-year plan to rebuild the country.
Obama expects to clinch nomination next week
Sen. Barack Obama said on Wednesday he expected to become the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee after next week and he is considering an overseas trip that may include Iraq.
Pakistan denies Musharraf resignation rumour
The Pakistani army and President Pervez Musharraf's spokesman moved to dampen speculation on Thursday that the beleaguered president was about to quit.
Royal flag lowered as Nepal celebrates
The royal flag was lowered from Nepal's royal place on Thursday as the Himalayan nation celebrated its first day as a republic following the abolition of its 239-year-old Hindu monarchy.