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Hurricane Dean Blasts into Caribbean

Hurricane Dean uprooted trees, tore down power lines and ripped the roof off a hospital in St. Lucia on Friday as it raced into the Caribbean on a track that could take it near Jamaica as a dangerously powerful storm next week, officials said.

China Reporters 'Beaten' Whilst Probing Bridge Disaster

Chinese journalists probing a bridge collapse that killed dozens of people said they were harassed and beaten by local thugs, exposing the state-run media's see-saw struggle between control and candour.

British Climate Protesters Set Out Target Shortlist

Climate campaigners protesting at the planned expansion of London's Heathrow airport said on Friday they had drawn up a list of targets for "direct action" over the weekend including a bank and airport operator BAA.

U.S. Considers Putting Eritrea on Terrorism List

The United States is considering putting Eritrea on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, which would impose some sanctions, for allowing arms to flow into Somalia, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.

US Gives $100,000 to Aid North Korea Flood Victims

The United States said on Friday it will give $100,000 to buy blankets, shelter materials, water and other items for victims of floods in North Korea that have killed hundreds of people and made more than 300,000 homeless.

Typhoon Reaches Taiwan After Swiping Philippines

A super-strength typhoon that brought flooding to parts of the Philippines tore into Taiwan on Friday, forcing the cancellation of flights and sending coastal residents rushing to secure their homes.

Southern Africa Launches Peacekeeping Brigade

Southern African leaders launched a peacekeeping brigade on Friday as part of a planned African standby force to be deployed on peace missions and to tackle disarmament and humanitarian crises on the continent.

Zimbabwe Rejects Reform at Key Summit

Zimbabwe rejected political reform on Thursday at a summit of regional leaders designed to find ways to ease the country's political and economic crisis.

Moderator to Celebrate Arts at Edinburgh Festival Service

Moderator of General Assembly of Scotland to preach sermon at speical Edinburgh Festival service this Sunday.

Jesus Army: Refugee and Clubber Become Unlikely Brothers

War zone refugee, Sri Lankan Luke Ranga, and South African clubber, Daryl Coy, had very different beginnings. But now the Holy Spirit has made them into brothers

South Korean Hostages Held by Taliban Return Home

Two South Korean released by the Taliban earlier this week have arrived home, where they join family and church members still praying for the release of the remaining 19 hostages.

Pope Prays for Peru Earthquake Victims

Pope Benedict XVI offers prayers for the estimated 400 people killed by Wednesday's massive 8.0-magnitude earthquake in Peru.

Desperate Mother Combs Dead for Daughter in Peru

The central plaza of Pisco in Peru is normally a starting point for tourists heading to the Paracas Nature Reserve. On Thursday, it was an open morgue after the nearby church was flattened by a massive 8.0-magnitude earthquake during a mass on Wednesday.