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Episcopal Church agrees to halt pro-gay agenda
The Episcopal Church in the US has agreed to halt the ordination of any further gay clergy in efforts to prevent a schism in the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Charity concerned as free trade is used to defend internet gambling
Social policy charity CARE has called on the EU to do everything in its power to cooperate constructively with the US following its offer of compensation for trade loss resulting from the American ban on internet gambling.
Christian agencies take on Climate Change Bill
Christian agencies put climate chaos on the map and take on climate change bill.
Zimbabwe Says Mugabe to Attend EU Summit
President Robert Mugabe will attend an EU-Africa summit in Portugal in December despite a boycott threat by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Zimbabwe's information minister said on Tuesday.
Iran, IAEA Atomic Talks End, Meet Again Mid-Oct
An Iranian team and U.N. experts ended two days of talks in Tehran on Tuesday to try to clear up outstanding questions about Iran's nuclear programme and agreed to meet again in mid-October, an Iranian news agency reported.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Against Diabetes
A diet rich in fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids helped cut the risk that children with a family history of diabetes would develop the disease, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Most Zimbabweans in S.Africa Flee Repression
More Zimbabweans now in South Africa have fled to escape political repression than the economic crisis ravaging their homeland, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Eight More Ebola Cases in DRC, Mobile Labs Set Up
Eight more cases of the deadly Ebola haemorrhagic fever have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the total to 17, a World Health Organisation official in Congo said on Tuesday.
Darfur Rebel Leader Says No Truce for Talks
Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim said on Tuesday he would carry on fighting during upcoming peace talks until a final settlement is reached to end the conflict in western Sudan.
Service Sector Can Help Cut Emissions - China Premier
China should push development of its service sector and invest in new technology to curb growing pollution and thirst for energy, state television on Tuesday quoted Premier Wen Jiabao saying.
EU Lawmakers Eye Bold Targets for Renewable Energy
European Union lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to seek ambitious targets for renewable energy sources in negotiations next year on details of the bloc's programme to fight climate change.
Lack of Funds Could Cause UNHCR Cutbacks in Darfur
The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday it would have to cut back its humanitarian operations in Sudan's Darfur region unless it received more funds immediately.
China, India Could Face CO2 Tax on Goods
Retaliatory steps that comply with world trade rules could be found against China and India if they fail to help international efforts to cut emissions of carbon dioxide, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.
Bush Says Open to Expanding U.N. Security Council
U.S. President George W. Bush said on Tuesday he was willing to consider expanding the U.N. Security Council and pressed for Japan, a close American ally, to get a permanent seat on the panel.
WFP to Begin Air Drops to South Sudan Flood Victims
The U.N. food agency said on Tuesday it would begin month-long air drops for some 43,800 people in southern Sudan, where devastating floods have washed away crops and roads.
Mozambique Debt Eases 22 pct to $5.2 bln
Mozambique's total debt fell by 22 percent to $5.2 billion at the end of August 2007 compared to the same period last year, deputy Finance Minister Pedro Couto said on Tuesday.