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Ghana court convicts UK teenage girls over drugs
A court in Ghana on Wednesday found two British teenage girls guilty of smuggling cocaine in the West African country, the prosecuting lawyer said.
UK's Darling apologises for 'inexcusable' data loss
British Finance Minister Alistair Darling apologised "unreservedly" on Wednesday after admitting the government had lost the personal details of half of Britain's population.
Civilian presidency beckons for Pakistan's Musharraf
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf returned from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday with the prospect he could be sworn is as civilian leader in days, having already freed thousands of detainees held under emergency rule.
London bomb plotter given 33 years
A Ghanaian man was sentenced to 33 years jail on Tuesday for helping to plot al Qaeda-inspired botched suicide attacks on London's transport system on July 21, 2005.
Churches Together and BBC to have 'Pathways of Prayer' for Lent 2008
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and BBC Radio 4 have announced a new partnership for Lent 2008 called "Pathways of Prayer".
Nigerian churches embark on 10-day peace walk
People from across Nigeria united Monday for a 10-day walk to celebrate peace and promote the rebuilding of a school that symbolises reconciliation.
Report shows 'hidden contribution' of Glasgow churches
A new report by Glasgow Churches Action has shown that churches are making a "hidden contribution" to the city.
New resource to help families make most of Christmas
A new resource has been launched by Care for the Family to make sure that families of all shapes and sizes enjoy a fun festive season.
Embryology Bill delayed as peer collapses
The debate in the House of Lords on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill was unexpectedly adjourned on Monday after a Labour peer speaking in the debate collapsed in the chamber.
Saltmine's 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' made into Christmas book
Saltmine Theatre Company has announced that for the first time it has had one of its full length plays turned into a book.
Christian Aid launches appeal for Bangladesh cyclone victims
Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help hundreds of thousands of people who urgently need food, shelter, clothing and medical help following the cyclone in Bangladesh.
You want to be a vicar?
Everybody has a childhood aspiration, a dream that they will one day become a pilot, a nurse, a doctor or a dancer. But how many children are interested in becoming a vicar?
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Lebanon president vote to be delayed to November 23
Lebanese leaders will postpone a parliamentary vote to elect a new president until Friday to give politicians more time to agree a successor to the pro-Syrian incumbent, whose term expires that day, a political source said.
Thousands flee NW Pakistan valley ahead of offensive
Thousands of people are fleeing a valley in north-western Pakistan after security forces warned them to leave ahead of a major operation against pro-Taliban militants, witnesses and officials said on Tuesday.
Egypt offers broad support for Annapolis talks
Egypt offered broad support on Tuesday for peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians in the United States next week but again pressed for a firm timetable for setting up a Palestinian state.