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Enough evidence seen to prosecute Zuma
South Africa's top prosecutor says there is enough evidence to prosecute Jacob Zuma, the new head of the ruling ANC, on allegations of corruption, Talk Radio 702 reported on Thursday.
60,000 Christian pilgrims to visit Holy Land this Christmas
Around 60,000 Christian pilgrims are expected to visit Israel this Christmas. The Israeli Tourism Ministry has said that the number of pilgrims is around 50 per cent higher than in 2006.
'X Factor' winner tipped for Christmas number one
Scottish singer Leon Jackson is on course to secure the Christmas number one spot with his debut single after winning "The X Factor" at the weekend, retailers said on Thursday.
BSkyB may have to cut ITV stake
BSkyB looked set for a costly climb-down after a regulator said it should sell more than half of its anti-competitive 17.9 percent stake in ITV.
Queen becomes oldest monarch
The Queen becomes the country's oldest monarch on Thursday, overtaking a milestone set by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Younger drinkers know their limits better
Britons, it seems, are not older and wiser when it comes to drinking - a survey has found that those over 30 are no more sensible than younger boozers.
Kenyan Muslims deny Presidential candidate will implement Sharia
Muslim leaders in Kenya have denied reports that the Presidential candidate for the opposition has promised to introduce Sharia law if he is elected.
Two die in Kent house fire
Two people died in a house fire in a seaside town in Kent on Thursday, police said.
Guantanamo man arrested at Spain's request
A British resident freed from the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison for suspected terrorists was arrested in connection with a Spanish extradition request on Thursday hours after returning to Britain, police said.
Drivers could face jail for using mobile
Motorists caught talking on a hand-held mobile phone or sending a text while driving could be jailed under guidelines due to be published on Thursday.
Mission Aviation Fellowship still providing aid after Bangladesh cyclone Sidr
One month after cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh, Mission Aviation Fellowship is continuing to fly many aid agencies to the worst-hit areas to help those suffering the consequences of the devastation.
Over half of British babies born out of marriage
Over half of babies born to British women this year were born outside of marriage, according to new figures.
Three Kings strike back at Santa Claus in Spain
Santa Claus is under attack by his traditional rivals in Spain, the Three Kings, in an advertising campaign that shows the jolly man in red shot down in an alley and calls him over-commercial and cruel to elves.
Jerusalem patriarch says Holy Land not only Jewish
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch criticised Israel on Wednesday for insisting Palestinians recognise it as a Jewish state and said God made the Holy Land for Muslims and Christians too.
US creation college seeks Texas approval to train science teachers
A Christian research institute in the US is seeking approval from the state of Texas to train science teachers through its online graduate degree programme.
Vatican blasts 'Golden Compass' as godless, hopeless
The Vatican on Wednesday condemned the US film "The Golden Compass", which some have called anti-Christian, saying it promotes a cold and hopeless world without God.