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Brown sets out post-Bush foreign policy
The United States should take the lead in driving closer global cooperation, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Friday in a speech that looked beyond the George W. Bush presidency.
Zimbabwe starts partial recount of vote
Zimbabwe began a partial recount of votes from the March 29 elections on Saturday, despite opposition efforts to block it and widespread fears political stalemate could erupt into violence.
Show of force as Iraqi forces advance in Basra
Iraqi government troops said they captured a stronghold of fighters loyal to anti-U.S. Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Basra on Saturday after a massive show of force by U.S. warplanes and British artillery.
Pope to rally Catholic Church leaders in New York
Pope Benedict on Saturday turns his attention to the present and future leaders of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church by celebrating Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral and visiting a seminary near New York City.
Chinese take to streets to oppose Tibet independence
Chinese people in several cities took to the streets on Saturday to denounce Tibetan independence and call for a boycott of French goods following anti-China protests on the Paris leg of the Olympic torch relay.
Bush and South Korea meeting turns to nuclear issues
Finding ways to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear ambitions will likely top the agenda at U.S. President George W. Bush's weekend talks with South Korea's president after a fight over U.S. beef exports was resolved.
Australia's brightest brain-storm for progress
Inscribing Aboriginal rights into Australia's constitution, abolishing states and a fresh push for a republic led ideas at a summit of the nation's top minds on Saturday, bringing Hollywood together with corporate chiefs.
Carter sets out ceasefire plan in Hamas talks
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter set out plans for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel at a meeting with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal on Friday.
Saving youth from church exodus not enough, says youth leader
The defensive youth ministry approach of saving young people from exiting the churches isn't up to speed with one youth leader who sees tens of thousands of teens' lives changed every year.
Texas creation college to defend science degrees
A Christian research institute, which is seeking to grant science degrees in Texas, is asking for prayers and support as it faces the final hearing before state education officials next week.
Ben Stein's 'Expelled' releases across US despite controversy
"Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed", the film that attempts to bring to light the silencing of anti-Darwinian scientists and thinkers, hit theatres across the US on Friday, but its not been an easy road to get it there, say the film's producers.
What divides Catholics and Protestants?
As Pope Benedict XVI continues with his highly publicised visit to the United States, some may wonder what the major differences are between Catholicism and Protestantism - the two main Christian bodies in the world.
Pope, in dramatic move, comforts sex abuse victims
Pope Benedict, in a dramatic surprise, held an emotional meeting on Thursday with victims of sexual abuse by priests, consoling them and promising them his prayers.
Pope turns to world issues in United Nations speech
Pope Benedict turns to world issues on Friday when he addresses the United Nations in New York after three days in Washington overshadowed by the scandal of sexual abuse of minors by U.S. Catholic priests.
U.S. urges Russia to repeal decree on Georgia
The United States urged Russia on Friday to repeal a presidential decree designed to strengthen ties with separatist regions of Georgia.
Peru's army gives food to poor as Garcia struggles
Peruvian troops banged on the doors of the poor in night-time operations this week to hand out groceries and ease a crisis of rising food prices that has sunk President Alan Garcia's popularity.