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December public finances swing further into the red
Public finances swung deeper into the red last month, recording the biggest deficit for a month of December since records began and casting serious doubt over the government's borrowing targets.
Christian Blind Mission restores sight in southern Sudan
An eye team led by Dr Sture Nyholm from Christian Blind Mission recently restored sight to nearly 300 people in Marial Bai, southern Sudan.
Paxman says M&S pants letting him down
Millions of men buy their underpants from Marks and Spencer - and one of them is not happy.
House price rise lowest since 2005
Annual house price inflation in England and Wales fell in January to its lowest since December 2005, a survey showed on Monday, backing the view that the housing market is heading for a sharp downturn.
Call for police pay reform
Police pay structures should be reformed to reflect performance and skills rather than simply length of service, a think tank report said on Monday.
Congolese judge detained after releasing human rights lawyer
The Congolese judge who acquitted human rights lawyer and former Presidential Candidate, Marie Therese Nlandu has been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Hope UK challenges Christians to go alcohol-free this Lent
Christian alcohol awareness charity Hope UK is challenging Christians to give up alcohol for Lent as part of its Thirst for Life campaign.
Nationalist wins first round of Serb president vote
Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic won the first round of Serbia's presidential election on Sunday, setting up a run-off with the pro-Western incumbent that will shape ties with the EU after the expected loss of Kosovo.
Serbia to choose path to EU or Russia
Serbia is heading for a showdown next month between a nationalist who leans towards Russia and a liberal favouring the West following the first round of a presidential election.
Pervez Musharraf to seek backing in Europe
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will seek support from the European Union and NATO on Monday at the start of a four-country trip to Europe where he is also expected to face tough questions over his rule.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian militant in West Bank
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian militant in the occupied West Bank on Monday, witnesses and hospital officials said.
Northern Rock bids deadline set
The government set a two-week deadline for a private-sector rescue of Northern Rock on Monday as it confirmed plans to convert its billions of pounds of loans to the stricken bank into bonds in a bid to smooth a deal.
UK soldier killed and 5 injured in Afghanistan
A British soldier was killed and five others injured when their vehicle was hit by a mine in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
House price rise lowest since 2005
Annual house price inflation in England and Wales fell in January to its lowest since December 2005, a survey showed on Monday, backing the view that the housing market is heading for a sharp downturn.
Manufacturers saw strong 2007
Manufacturers enjoyed their best year in a decade in 2007, but the threat of a U.S. recession and financial market turmoil is clouding the outlook for 2008, according to the Engineering Employers' Federation.
Christians to unite in prayer for London
Churches from across London will converge on Westminster Chapel in central London this Friday to launch the Global Day of Prayer London 2008 and celebrate the completion of London's prayer marathon.