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Brown fires back after military row
Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended his record on Friday after an unprecedented attack by five retired defence chiefs who accused him of neglecting the armed forces and risking soldiers' lives.
US churches, ministries reach out to needy on Thanksgiving and beyond
Whether it's a turkey leg or a leg up for those in search of their next job, many churches and ministries in the US went all out to remind those in need this Thanksgiving that they're here to help.
Brown defends record after lost data scandal
Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended his record on Friday after an opinion poll showed public confidence in the government's competence had slumped in the wake of the lost data discs scandal.
Hamilton murder suspect misses court
A man charged with the murder of a 15-year-old girl whose remains were found in a house in Kent missed a court appearance after he was assaulted in prison, officials said Friday.
Sex diseases rising among young
About 73,000 people in Britain are living with HIV, with a "continuing epidemic" among gay men, as the number of sexually transmitted diseases among the young continues to rise, a report on Friday found.
Police say Israeli officer 'asked to spy' for Iran
An Israeli army psychiatrist who offered to sell military secrets to Iran, Russia and Hamas was charged with spying on Friday, police said.
Danish Muslims convicted in bomb plot trial
Three Danish Muslim men were convicted of planning a bomb attack in Denmark by a jury in a Copenhagen court on Friday.
Iraqi school guard and wife beheaded as children watch
Three suspected al Qaeda militants, including two sisters, beheaded their uncle and his wife, forcing the couple's children to watch, Iraqi police said on Friday.
French public transport strike draws to a close
A transport strike that crippled the French rail network for nine days, petered out on Friday after workers voted to give talks on pension reform a chance.
Commander says Iran is ready to defend itself
Iran is ready to defend itself if the West decides to attack it over Tehran's nuclear programme, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards said on Friday.
U.S. Navy vessel arrives in Bangladesh for relief efforts
A U.S. Navy vessel arrived in Bangladesh on Friday to help relief efforts after the country's deadliest cyclone in 16 years killed around 3,500 people and left thousands missing or injured.
Pope's second encyclical out next week
Pope Benedict's second encyclical will be released next week, the Vatican said on Friday.
Passengers escape after Antarctic ship hits iceberg
More than 150 passengers and crew escaped unhurt after their cruiseship struck an iceberg in the Antarctic Ocean and started to sink, an Argentine coast guard official and a spokeswoman for the ship's owner said on Friday.
Second conservative bishop leaves Canada Anglicans
A second retired bishop with conservative views parted ways with the Anglican Church of Canada on Thursday over its pro-homosexual stance.
Divine Healing Ministries to hold special service
On Monday 3 December 2007 a special healing service organised by Divine Healing Ministries will take place at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.
'Strength to Strength' conference for African organisations
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) has begun its first conference in Addis Ababa for its African partner organisations. The conference runs from 22-26 November and is entitled "Strength to Strength".