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New Hampshire brings out more 'authentic Conservative' Huckabee
Iowa caucus winner Republican Mike Huckabee has softened his "Christian leader" image and instead donned an "authentic conservative" cap in his bid for the presidential nomination in New Hampshire.
Government pushing for drug price cut
The government is seeking a cut of 10 percent in the prices the state-run National Health Service pays for prescription medicines, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Pakistan says won't let foreign troops on its soil
Pakistan will not allow any country to conduct military operations on its territory, officials said on Monday, rejecting a report that said the United States was considering authorising its forces to act in Pakistan.
First witnesses to testify against Liberia's Taylor
The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor on charges of directing atrocities in Sierra Leone resumed in The Hague on Monday with prosecutors due to call their first witnesses to the stand.
Kenya opposition to press ahead with protests
Kenya's opposition plans more street protests on Tuesday to try to force out President Mwai Kibaki, while also meeting international mediators to discuss how to end turmoil that has killed more than 300 people.
Kenya's new refugees take stock of their losses
Until a few days ago, Paul Kariuki had only seen refugees of African conflicts on television - it never occurred to the Kenyan small trader that he might one day become one.
U.S. envoy urges patience on North Korea missed deadline
North Korea's failure to meet a deadline to declare its nuclear activities needs to be confronted with patience and perseverance, a senior U.S. envoy said on Monday.
Outrage as China police chase reporter for 'libel'
Police in northeast China have travelled nearly 1,000 km (600 miles) to subpoena a Beijing reporter over a story they say libelled a local Communist Party chief, a move described by Internet users as outrageous.
Christian Peoples Alliance defends bishop over Islam comments
The leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance group on Newham Council, Cllr Alan Craig, has commended the Bishop of Rochester for speaking up about Muslim "no-go areas".
Aged care system seen needing overhaul
The care system for the aged is in desperate need of an overhaul, a coalition of specialists warned on Monday.
Supporters hold church service for Liberia's Taylor
Family and friends of Charles Taylor held a church service on Sunday in support of the former Liberian president, on the eve of his trial in The Hague on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Church of England to offer support for post-Christmas debt problems
In the aftermath of the festive period, the Church of England is shifting its focus to give support and advice to thousands of people faced with post-Christmas debt problems.
Brown urges MPs to keep pay rises down
Gordon Brown told members of parliament on Sunday to keep their own pay increases this year below the rate of inflation, in solidarity with nurses, teachers and policeman whose pay hikes have been restricted.
Christians persevere to bring aid to Kenyan refugees
Churches and aid agencies are struggling in the midst of Kenya's post-election turmoil to bring aid to tens of thousands of refugees.
Islamist extremism creating 'no-go areas', says bishop
The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, warned on Sunday that Islamic extremism had turned some areas of Britain into hostile "no-go areas" for people of a different faith.
Churches called on to help save post office services
Archdeacons in Berkshire, Buckingham and Oxford are urging local clergy and churchgoers to join in a public consultation on the future of post offices in the region.