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Bush says Iran dangerous on nuclear front
President George W. Bush on Tuesday expressed "deep concern" about Iran and said Tehran would become more dangerous if it learned how to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons.
White House condemns bomb attacks in Algeria
The White House on Tuesday condemned a car bombing on a U.N. office in Algeria, saying the attackers were "enemies of humanity."
Putin says Russia is not building 'state capitalism'
Russia is not going to build state capitalism with giant government-controlled corporations holding sway over the economy, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
Pope urges prudence in environmental decisions
International decisions on the impact of environmental change should be made prudently, avoiding hasty conclusions, ideological pressures and unilateral stands, Pope Benedict said in a peace message on Tuesday.
Venezuela to donate more heating oil to U.S. poor
Standing on the deck of an oil tanker in Massachusetts Bay on Monday, Venezuelan energy officials kicked off the third year of a controversial program of delivering subsidized home-heating oil for the U.S. poor.
40 African migrants feared dead on boat to Spain
Around 40 West African migrants were feared dead, many from hunger and thirst, after their boat spent 12 days at sea in a failed bid to reach the Canary Islands, police said on Tuesday.
Balls unveils 10-year children's plan
The government announced a raft of measures as part of a billion pound package on Tuesday to help improve children's life at school and at play over the next 10 years.
Gaddafi says Sarkozy didn't mention rights
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Tuesday French President Nicolas Sarkozy did not bring up human rights when they met, contradicting Sarkozy's account and fuelling criticism of the French leader over Gaddafi's visit.
IOC may consider London Olympic park changes
The International Olympic Committee may still consider changes inside London's 2012 Olympic park to improve its operation, Olympic Games Executive Director Gilbert Felli said on Tuesday.
Britain charges two with Pakistan-linked terrorism
British prosecutors charged two men on Tuesday with inciting murder and said they had links to a banned terrorist group fighting for Baluchistan's independence from Pakistan.
Canoeist's wife remanded in custody
Anne Darwin, wife of the canoeist who "returned from the dead" five years after going missing, appeared in court on Tuesday charged with two counts of deception.
Smith admits few support 42-day detention plan
Only a small minority of bodies consulted over proposals to allow police to detain terrorism suspects for up to 42 days without charge support the government's proposal, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said on Tuesday.
MPs say pay row 'destroying' police morale
The government's decision to stagger the pay rise of thousands of police officers was damaging morale and would lead to mass resignations from regional forces, MPs told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
Exeter Christian Union wins right to appoint Christian leaders
The Students' Guild at Exeter University has voted to reinstate the Christian Union's right to be run by Christians only.
China to open world's largest Bible production plant
China will open the largest Bible production factory in the world early next year.
Church Army focuses new Lent resources on mission and evangelism
Hope in Word, Hope in Action - mission and evangelism focus for new Church Army Lent resource.