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Government needs Christians to help counter extremism - bishop
The Bishop of Rochester has attacked the "mess" of multiculturalism and urged the Government to utilise the UK's millions of Christians in building community cohesion.
Australia pledges long-term help for Indonesia's Aceh
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd praised on Saturday the rebuilding of Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province and pledged that Canberra would remain a long-term partner.
Pope says Church role in politics 'for good of all'
The Catholic Church has a vital role to play in shaping social policies but does not seek to usurp secular authorities, Pope Benedict said on Saturday.
Shell tanker drivers go on strike
A four-day strike over pay by hundreds of Shell fuel tanker drivers began on Friday morning after last-ditch talks broke down.
Celebs and sports stars pick up honours
Celebrities, sports stars and the architect of London's Millennium Dome picked up awards in the Queen's birthday honours list, published on Saturday.
Police launch probe after teenager shot in head
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after a teenage girl was shot in the head in Manchester on Saturday, police said.
Councils 'should help struggling homeowners'
Local councils should offer financial help to homeowners threatened by the credit crunch, an independent think-tank said on Saturday.
Police arrest 29 coal train protesters
Police have arrested 29 environmental protesters who occupied a train carrying coal to the nation's biggest coal fired power station, British Transport Police (BTP) said on Saturday.
Rooftop Heathrow protesters charged
Three protesters who staged a rooftop protest at the Houses of Parliament to demonstrate against Heathrow's expansion have been charged with trespass, police said late on Friday.
Zimbabwe bishops call for 'immediate' end to violence
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Zimbabwe has condemned widespread violence following the March 29 presidential election and appealed to political parties to "exercise restraint".
Afghans hunt for prison escapees
Afghan and foreign troops were hunting on Saturday hundreds of prisoners, including militants, who escaped the main prison in southern Kandahar city after a raid by Taliban insurgents, the government said.
Iran rules out nuclear halt after deal offer
Top EU diplomat Javier Solana handed Iran an offer by six major powers of trade and other benefits on Saturday to try to coax it into halting sensitive nuclear work, but Tehran again ruled out any such suspension.
Iowa flood evacuations rise
Overflowing rivers in Iowa and other Midwest states forced evacuations and disrupted the region's economy on Friday with fears of worse to come from fragile levees and more rain.
Northern Japan quake kills 4
A powerful earthquake rocked rural northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least four people, injuring more than 200 and sparking landslides that sliced mountains, destroyed roads and left residents cut off.
Bush still expects security pact with Iraq
U.S. President George W. Bush said on Saturday he expected to reach a long-term security pact with Iraq despite Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki saying talks were deadlocked because of sovereignty concerns.
Zimbabwe army chief brands opposition 'treacherous'
The army's commander has urged Zimbabweans to defend the country against a "treacherous opposition" that threatened its sovereignty, a state newspaper reported on Saturday.
