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Brown says no relaxation of pay discipline
The government will maintain its policy of keeping public service sector pay awards in line with the central bank's two percent inflation target, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Monday.
Two found dead in Leeds house
Detectives are investigating the suspicious deaths of a man and woman after two bodies were found in a house in Leeds, police said on Monday.
Irish children send Christmas gifts to eastern Europe
Irish schoolchildren have taken 3,200 shoeboxes and filled them with gifts to be sent to hundreds of the poorest children in Eastern Europe.
Filipino Christians testify mistreatment of brothers, sons and husbands
Christians in the Philippines are still hoping and praying for an end to the abductions and executions of church members, journalists and activists.
Radical plans to return Lichfield to one of England's cathedral greats
Plans are in the offing to radically transform the visitor experience at Lichfield Cathedral.
Russia names March 2 date for president vote
Russia's upper house of parliament named March 2, 2008, as the date of the next presidential election on Monday, opening the way for candidates to start registering to run.
Carbon price vital but inadequate in climate crisis
Achieving a high and stable price for carbon is vital but inadequate on its own in the bid to beat climate change, business leaders said in a far reaching report published on Monday.
Brown focuses on long-term
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will pledge on Monday not to be pushed off course by the storm in the financial markets but to focus on long-term reforms to enable Britain to compete better globally.
Chavez blasts Colombia's Uribe
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday accused Colombian President Alvaro Uribe of lying in a dispute over his efforts to free rebel hostages, saying he had "frozen" ties because of the spat that threatens to harm trade.
Sarkozy tackles Hu on yuan and human rights
French President Nicolas Sarkozy brought his trademark directness to China on Monday, publicly urging President Hu Jintao to let the yuan rise more swiftly and cajoling Beijing to do more to respect human rights.
House prices cool further
Annual house price inflation in England and Wales slipped to its lowest in more than a year in November, a survey showed on Monday, as prices fell during the month.
Bush launches last-ditch push for Mideast peace
President George W. Bush meets Palestinian and Israeli leaders on Monday in a last-ditch push for Palestinian statehood before he leaves office in 14 months.
Virgin team named Northern Rock preferred bidder
A consortium led by Richard Branson's Virgin Group has been picked as the preferred bidder to rescue Northern Rock and plans to repay 11 billion pounds quickly to the Bank of England.
Chinese printers celebrate 50 millionth Bible
On 8 December, a celebration will be held in Nanjing, China, to celebrate the printing of the 50 millionth Bible at the Amity Printing Company (APC).
'Young people want to make world a better place' - bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury has called on Christians to fight what he calls "generational envy" and to offer support and encouragement to young people.
Scottish churches praised for anti-sectarianism efforts
Scottish Christians have been praised for their ongoing efforts to eradicate sectarianism ahead of a key conference on Monday.