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Williams condemns harrassment of churches in Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has unequivocally condemned the Zimbabwe Government for halting Sunday services in Anglican churches in Harare.
Solariums raise skin cancer risk in young - study
Using a solarium to gain a suntan increases the risk of developing skin cancer by 98 percent if you are under the age of 35, with one visit heightening the chance of developing a melanoma by 22 percent, said an Australian study.
Saudi king to host Bush at desert playground
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah hosts George W. Bush at his desert playground on Tuesday when the U.S. president will get a taste of how the royals live in the world's richest oil-producing monarchy.
Amnesty urges Iran to stop stoning executions
Amnesty International on Tuesday called on Iran to abolish the "grotesque and horrific" practice of stoning people to death.
Attack on Afghan hotel kills seven
A suicide attack claimed by the Taliban killed seven people, including an American and a Norwegian journalist, on Monday at a luxury hotel in Kabul where the Norwegian foreign minister was staying.
Iraqi sees need for U.S. military until 2018
Iraq's defence minister said on Monday his country would need foreign military help to defend its borders for another 10 years and would not be able to maintain internal security until 2012.
Northern Rock faces key vote
Ailing bank Northern Rock faces a key shareholder meeting on Tuesday that could restrict its ability to sell assets and issue shares as possible nationalisation looms.
Plague a growing but overlooked threat
Plague, the disease that devastated medieval Europe, is re-emerging worldwide and poses a growing but overlooked threat, researchers warned on Tuesday.
Hain to be probed over undeclared donations
Peter Hain is to face an official inquiry into 103,000 pounds of undeclared political donations, parliament's sleaze watchdog confirmed on Monday.
Two stranded ships listing off English coast
Two large ships are stranded in stormy seas after getting into difficulties off the English coast, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said on Monday.
Britain's fastest supercomputer unveiled
A supercomputer that could help answer some of science's biggest questions will be unveiled on Monday.
Australian prospectors look to Scotland for gold
Australia's Scotgold Resources plans to bring gold mining back to Scotland some 500 years since the first mines were dug, driven by a surge in the price of the precious metal.
Biofuels push lacks greenhouse targets
A government directive requiring fuel suppliers to use more biofuels will do little to combat climate change because the measure lacks targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists said on Monday.
MP asks why detective on murder charge was bailed
A politician called on the government's top legal adviser on Monday to examine how a police inspector who was facing trial for the murder of his wife had been allowed to go free on bail.
Russia restrict visas for British Council staff
Russia announced on Monday it will not issue new entry visas to staff working in the British government's cultural offices in two regions, sharpening a row that has soured already-poor relations.
Trial of suspected Ipswich killer to start
A forklift truck driver appeared in court on Monday, accused of murdering five prostitutes during a killing spree carried out at a pace never seen before in Britain.