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Afghan hotel raid targeted Western civilians
A commando-style suicide raid on Afghanistan's top hotel, frequented by foreigners and diplomats, shows a new style of Taliban attack aimed at soft civilian targets, diplomats and analysts said on Tuesday.
Rice goes to Iraq to push for reconciliation
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised Iraq's leaders on Tuesday for passing the first in a series of critical laws aimed at reconciling warring Iraqis but said more progress was needed.
Bush presses Saudi Arabia to help tame oil price
U.S. President George W. Bush urged Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to help tame soaring oil prices and warned Iran not to behave provocatively in the oil-exporting Gulf region.
Israeli forces kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza
Israel killed 15 Palestinians, nearly all of them militants, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, dealing its deadliest blow to Hamas in more than a year in raids that followed a peace mission by U.S. President George W. Bush.
Kenya government and opposition face off in parliament
Kenya's government and opposition crossed swords in parliament on Tuesday, arguing and shouting over the vote for a new speaker in the first session since the disputed re-election of President Mwai Kibaki.
Manchester airport can set own charges
The Department of Transport said on Tuesday that Manchester airport would be able to set its own charges rather than having them regulated by the independent regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Afghan paper slams Browne comments
The warning by Defence Secretary Des Browne that British troops could be engaged in Afghanistan for decades is an irresponsible one and against the country's national sovereignty, an Afghan paper said on Tuesday.
London Games said to face 1 billion pound shortfall
The 2012 London Olympics faced fresh financial concerns on Tuesday after reports that a slump in land prices could leave a one billion pounds "black hole" in the budget.
UK condemns Russian moves against culture body
Russian plans to impose visa restrictions on staff working for the British government's cultural arm can only worsen a diplomatic row between London and Moscow, Britain said on Tuesday.
Oil spill fears as ship sinks off Dorset
A large cargo vessel carrying 5,300 tonnes of timber has sunk in heavy seas in the English Channel, raising the spectre of a significant oil spill.
Teachers split over 3-year pay deal
Teachers were divided over a three-year pay deal announced by the government on Tuesday, with some saying it would worsen recruitment problems to the profession while others welcomed it.
EMI to cut up to 2,000 jobs
Music company EMI is to axe up to 2,000 jobs amid a restructuring plan by its new private equity owners to save up to 200 million pounds a year.
University chaplains demonstrate religious cohesion - report
A major report commissioned by the Church of England and supported by many of the main faith communities in the UK, published today offers a tutorial in the valuable work of university and college chaplains up and down the country.
Christians to protest over 'hybrid' embryos Bill
Around 1,000 people expected to protest outside Parliament in opposition to Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Protest ahead of Pope's lecture at Rome university
Pope's forthcoming address at prestigious Rome university stirs up protest over a 1990 speech some professors and students believe demonstrates the Pope's support for the heresy trial of Galileo.
Zagreb church reader wins human rights award
Zagreb church reader wins award from human rights organisation in Croatia for work in promoting and protecting human rights in the country.